LSG vs PBKS: IPL 2023 Live: Punjab Kings clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Saturday. The match saw both teams putting up a strong fight in a match that went down to the wire. While Sikandar Raza scored a crucial fifty for Punjab in the chase, it was Shahrukh Khan’s brisk cameo that took the visitors over the line. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
Needing 21 in 13 balls, Shahrukh clobbered two sixes and a four to take Punjab Kings over the line. Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants opted to bat first and made a steady start with KL Rahul scoring his first fifty of the IPL season. However, the Punjab Kings roared back with timely wickets to restrict the Lucknow side to a modest total of 159/8. Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, along with spinners Harpreet Brar and Sikandar Raza, were among the wickets.
The moment Shahrukh Khan finish the match and Punjab Kings won the match.
Shahrukh Khan – The Hero for PBKS.pic.twitter.com/g8iLPRkHgk
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 15, 2023
Chasing a target of 160, Punjab Kings lost early wickets. But, an impressive show from all-rounder Sikandar Raza (57) kept the team in the hunt.
Raza hit four boundaries and three sixes in his match-winning knock and also picked up a wicket with his spin bowling. Matthew Short’s 22-ball 34 also played a crucial role in the victory.
Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers fought back hard, with Krunal Pandya, and Ravi Bishnoi among the wickets. However, it was not enough to stop Punjab Kings from securing a hard-fought win.
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