LSG vs PBKS 68th IPL Match Highlights saw Punjab Kings complete a commanding seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Chasing 197, PBKS reached 200/3 in just 18 overs behind an unbeaten century from Shreyas Iyer, while the result left Lucknow on 10 points and handed Punjab two valuable points in the IPL 2026 standings.
LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The IPL 2026 match coverage remained available across multiple official broadcast and streaming partners depending on region.
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Match Highlights
After winning the toss, Punjab Kings chose to field on a Lucknow surface that, true to recent form, rewarded batters willing to spend time in the middle. The call put LSG under pressure from the outset, with PBKS backing both their depth and ability to chase down any total. The new ball did offer the seamers some initial assistance, but the pitch steadily eased as the innings progressed, becoming noticeably more favorable for stroke-play by the time the middle overs arrived.
Lucknow’s innings began poorly when Arshin Kulkarni fell for a duck in the second over after being caught off Azmatullah Omarzai. Nicholas Pooran also struggled for rhythm and managed only two runs before Marco Jansen removed him in the third over. At 20/2 inside three overs, LSG were forced into a rebuilding phase much earlier than anticipated.
Josh Inglis responded to that pressure with a fearless counterattacking innings that completely shifted the tempo of the powerplay. He took on both pace and spin with confidence, threading crisp drives through the off side while also exploiting the shorter square boundaries with aggressive strokeplay. Ayush Badoni complemented that approach perfectly during a brisk partnership that carried Lucknow from early trouble to 69/3 by the strategic timeout.
Badoni’s 43 from just 18 balls became one of the most important momentum swings of the innings. His assault on the PBKS bowlers ensured the required run rate never became an issue for the hosts despite the early wickets. The right-hander struck five fours and three sixes, forcing Punjab to alter lengths and bring Yuzvendra Chahal back earlier than planned.
Chahal eventually provided the breakthrough by stumping Badoni before later removing Rishabh Pant for 26. Those wickets helped PBKS regain some middle-overs control after Lucknow had threatened to accelerate beyond 200 much earlier. Pant never fully dominated the bowling despite a useful contribution, and his dismissal at 134/4 in the 14th over slowed the innings briefly.
Inglis, however, remained the central figure of the LSG innings. His 72 from 44 deliveries combined controlled aggression with intelligent strike rotation. He reached his half-century in only 28 balls and consistently targeted the gaps against pace-off deliveries. By the 16th over, Lucknow looked positioned for a total well above 210.
Punjab’s death-over recovery ultimately proved critical. Marco Jansen returned to remove Inglis in the 17th over, while Mukul Choudhary fell shortly after. Abdul Samad provided the late finishing touch with an unbeaten 37 from 20 balls, including three sixes, but PBKS restricted the final surge effectively enough to keep the target at 197 rather than allowing the innings to spiral beyond reach.
Punjab Kings’ run chase started disastrously as Priyansh Arya fell to the very first delivery from Mohammed Shami. Cooper Connolly responded with an aggressive counterattack, smashing 18 from just 10 balls, but Shami removed him as well to reduce PBKS to 22/2. For a brief period, Lucknow Super Giants looked firmly on top, with the new ball generating movement and early scoreboard pressure tightening the contest.
The momentum shifted entirely through the third-wicket partnership between Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer. Prabhsimran played with calculated aggression during the powerplay, targeting the shorter straight boundaries and punishing anything overpitched. Seven fours and two sixes off 39 balls — Prabhsimran kept PBKS above ten an over from the first over of the chase to the last.
The partnership raced past the 100-run mark in just 57 deliveries, completely turning the momentum in Punjab Kings’ favor and pushing Lucknow onto the defensive. Digvesh Rathi and Mohsin Khan struggled to contain the scoring through the middle overs, while Arjun Tendulkar delivered a disciplined spell that still failed to generate sustained pressure beyond the dismissal of Prabhsimran. By the time the third wicket eventually fell at 162 in the 15th over, PBKS had already established complete control of the chase.
Iyer ensured there would be no late drama. He completed a superb unbeaten century from just 51 deliveries with 11 fours and five sixes, guiding Punjab Kings to 200/3 with 12 balls remaining. Suryansh Shedge calmly supported him at the finish as PBKS secured a chase that combined early recovery, middle-over dominance, and flawless finishing execution.
Toss Winner
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came during the 100-run third-wicket partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, which came in just 57 balls and transformed PBKS from 22/2 into dominant favorites during the chase.
Star Performer / MVP
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer was named Player of the Match after producing a magnificent unbeaten 101 off 51 deliveries, guiding Punjab Kings through the chase with a commanding blend of control and aggression that included 11 boundaries and five sixes.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Match Summary
Team | Score |
Lucknow Super Giants | 196/6 (20 overs) |
Punjab Kings | 200/3 (18 overs) |
Result | Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets (12 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Shreyas Iyer |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Sai Sudharsan – 638 |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 24 |
LSG vs PBKS Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
FAQs – Yesterday’s Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings 68th Match (May 23, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings match?
A1: Yesterday (May 23, 2026), in the 68th Match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets with 12 balls remaining. Lucknow Super Giants scored 196/6 in 20 overs, while Punjab Kings chased the target with 200/3 in 18 overs. Josh Inglis scored 72 for LSG, while Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 101 for PBKS. The result gave Punjab Kings two important points in the tournament standings.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Shreyas Iyer was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 101 from 51 balls during Punjab Kings’ successful chase. His innings included 11 fours and five sixes and guided PBKS to victory with two overs remaining.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Lucknow Super Giants, Josh Inglis top-scored with 72 from 44 balls, while Abdul Samad added an unbeaten 37 late in the innings. For Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer led the chase with an unbeaten 101, while Prabhsimran Singh contributed 69 from 39 balls in a match-defining partnership.