Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91-run knock, combined with impactful middle-order cameos, helped Punjab won the game

Prabhsimran Singh's 91 Headlines Punjab Kings' Explosive 236 Against LSG in Dharamsala A power-packed batting performance from Punjab Kings (PBKS), spearheaded by Prabhsimran Singh’s blazing 91 off 48 balls, propelled them to a mammoth 236 for 5 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Dharamsala. LSG captain Shreyas Iyer, who had hoped to bowl first, acknowledged being "up for the competition"—but so were PBKS. They smashed 34 boundaries—16 fours and 18 sixes—in a relentless assault that marked their 11th 200-plus total in IPL history, second only to Mumbai Indians. Prabhsimran Sparks the Fire Prabhsimran was at the heart of the carnage. He came out with clear intent, attacking 9 of his first 15 balls. A dropped catch by Nicholas Pooran on 22 gave him the lifeline he needed, and he capitalized immediately, sending the next ball over the boundary. With little regard for past deliveries, Prabhsimran raced to his third consecutive IPL fifty, a stark contrast to his earlier career, which had yielded just four 50+ scores before this season. He briefly slowed after reaching 45 off 24, managing only 8 from his next 11 balls. But he made up for it emphatically, smashing 38 off his final 13 deliveries, finishing just short of a deserved century. Firepower All Around The batters at the other end mirrored Prabhsimran’s aggression. Each time LSG struck, the incoming PBKS batter found the boundary within two balls, keeping the momentum firmly with the hosts. Shreyas Iyer, too, continued his impressive transformation as a batter. Once criticized for a sluggish strike rate (125 until IPL 2024), he’s now firing at 163 while also improving his average from 32 to 44—a rare combination of explosiveness and consistency. LSG’s Bowling Woes LSG's bowling was taken apart. Young speedster Mayank Yadav endured a night to forget, conceding 60 runs in his four overs, tying the record for the worst figures by an LSG bowler. Avesh Khan's 19th over was especially brutal—26 runs, featuring three fours and two sixes. Digvesh Rathi, once a model of economy, has now conceded 48 and 46 runs in his last two outings, just when LSG needed him to tighten up. What Lies Ahead With their bowling faltering and playoff pressure mounting, LSG’s best chance now rests on their top order delivering big in the chase. PBKS, meanwhile, have sent a loud message: they are peaking at the right time.