Punjab Kings’ batters made impactful contributions with the bat to take the score to 236/5 against Lucknow Super Giants. The visiting team was ordinary in the field and dropped regulation catches. They also conceded extra runs.
When Akash Singh dismissed Priyansh Arya in the first over, Lucknow thought of dominating the game. However, Shreyas Iyer’s bold move put the Super Giants on the back foot. Josh Inglis was sent to bat at number 3, and the Australian batter contributed 30 runs off 14 balls.
He hit 4 sixes and 1 four, with his runs coming at a strike rate of 214.28.When Iyer came to the middle, he had the platform to go big, and he accepted the invitation with both hands. The right-handed batter amassed 45 runs off 25 balls, with the help of 4 fours and 2 sixes.
However, it was Prabhsimran Singh’s innings that made the difference. He posted 91 runs off 48 balls, with the help of 7 sixes and 6 fours.
Nehal Wadhera clobbered 2 fours and 1 six in his knock of 16 runs in 9 deliveries. Shashank Singh, the designated finisher, scored 33 runs off 15 balls, including 4 fours and 1 six.
Akash was the most successful bowler, taking 2 wickets. He conceded 30 runs from four overs.
