Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 54? PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025 on May 4: Punjab Kings Roar to Victory in Dharamsala Run-Fest

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Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 54: In the crisp mountain air of Dharamsala, under the radiant lights of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, the Punjab Kings brought the IPL 2025 alive with an electrifying performance on 4 May, crushing Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs in Match 54.

This high-octane clash between two power-packed teams delivered everything a T20 cricket fan could dream of—flamboyant batting, searing pace, audacious strokeplay, and a barrage of boundaries that echoed through the hills.

The evening belonged emphatically to Punjab Kings, who, powered by a scorching knock from Prabhsimran Singh and a robust all-round effort, posted a daunting 236/5 in their 20 overs. In response, Lucknow Super Giants stuttered early and despite a few valiant efforts in the middle order, fell short, managing 199/7 at the end of their chase. With this win, PBKS not only climbed the points table but also reignited their playoff hopes with renewed vigour.

Match Summary: PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025 - Match 54

• Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
• Result: Punjab Kings won by 37 runs
• Toss: Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to field
• Captains:
  • Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer
  • Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant

Punjab Kings Innings: Fireworks in the Foothills

Electing to bowl first on a batting-friendly surface, LSG were left to rue their decision as Punjab’s top and middle order exploded in glorious fashion. Although they lost youngster Priyansh Arya early, Prabhsimran Singh took charge of the innings with a blazing 91 off just 48 balls. His innings was peppered with 6 fours and a sensational 7 sixes, putting the LSG bowlers firmly on the back foot.

Supporting acts came from Shreyas Iyer, who stroked a classy 45 (25), and Shashank Singh, who hammered an unbeaten 33 off just 15 deliveries, ending with a blistering strike rate of 220. Even Marcus Stoinis chimed in at the end with a cameo, scoring 15 off 5 balls. Punjab’s innings was a display of calculated aggression, well-paced partnerships, and boundary-laden momentum that left the Lucknow bowlers shell-shocked.

Among LSG’s bowlers, only Digvesh Rathi (2/46) and Akash Maharaj Singh (2/30) made some dent, but overall the attack lacked consistency, conceding too many freebies and allowing Punjab to reach a towering total of 236/5.

Lucknow Super Giants Innings: Arshdeep's Thunder Halts the Chase

Facing a record chase, LSG’s response was off to a disastrous start. Arshdeep Singh delivered a devastating opening spell, dismissing Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram in quick succession. He wasn’t done yet—returning to dismiss Nicholas Pooran, who had briefly threatened with a stroke-filled 65 off 54 balls.

Captain Rishabh Pant attempted to anchor the innings but perished for 18, while Ayush Badoni launched a valiant counterattack with a blistering 74 off just 40 balls, featuring 5 sixes and 5 fours. Abdul Samad (45 off 24) also brought some late muscle, but the required rate kept climbing, and wickets continued to fall at crucial intervals.

Arshdeep Singh was undoubtedly the pick of the bowlers, scalping 3 for 16 in his four overs and bowling 14 dot balls—more than two full overs of silence against a batting line-up stacked with hitters. Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with two wickets, while Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal contributed with key breakthroughs.

Despite reaching 199/7, LSG were always chasing the game and never looked quite settled after the early collapse.

Top Performers

• Most Runs for PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh – 91 (48 balls)
• Most Runs for LSG: Ayush Badoni – 74 (40 balls)
• Most Wickets for PBKS: Arshdeep Singh – 3/16 (4 overs)
• Most Wickets for LSG: Digvesh Rathi – 2/46 (4 overs)

PBKS vs LSG: IPL 2025 Award Winners

Each award carried a prize of ₹1 lakh:

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Shashank Singh (PBKS) - SR: 220
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
• Angel One Most 6s: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) - 7
• Sixes Rupay Most 4s: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) - 6 Fours
• TATA IPL Green Most Dot Balls: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) - 14 dot balls Player of the
• Match: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

Turning Point of the Match

The real twist in the tale came in the Powerplay during LSG’s innings. Arshdeep Singh’s double-strike in the second over, removing Marsh and Markram in the span of three deliveries, dented LSG's chase irreparably. At 16 for 2, the pressure mounted, and even Pooran’s resistance couldn’t fully lift them out of the early wreckage.

Unsung Hero

Azmatullah Omarzai might not have the flashiest figures, but his two wickets—those of Rishabh Pant and David Miller—came at a stage when LSG were attempting to rebuild. His tight lines and smart variations stemmed the flow of runs and swung the momentum further in Punjab’s favour, making him the quiet architect of LSG’s undoing.

Playing XIs

• Punjab Kings XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.
• Impact Substitute: Vijay kumar Vyshak

• Lucknow Super Giants XI: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav.
• Impact Substitute: Mitchell Marsh

On a night where the ball flew to all corners of Dharamsala, it was Punjab Kings who stood tallest. With the bat, they were brutal; with the ball, clinical. In particular, Prabhsimran Singh announced himself once again as a key figure in PBKS’s playoff charge, while Arshdeep Singh's relentless discipline shone bright amidst the chaos. For Lucknow, questions remain—chiefly around their brittle top order and erratic bowling—but there's still time to recalibrate.

As the IPL 2025 barrels toward its knockout phase, Punjab’s dominant showing in the hills might just be the spark that fuels a deep run into the business end of the tournament.