Producer: Peuli Bakshi
LSG registered a 21-run win over PBKS on Saturday at the Ekana Sports City to pick up their first win of IPL 2024.
Lucknow set a formidable target of 200 for Punjab Kings, powered by Quinton de Kock's half-century and fast-paced innings from Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya.
In their chase, Punjab Kings reached 178/5, with debutant Mayank Yadav taking three wickets and Mohsin Khan claiming two, halting their progress.
PBKS's openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow, shared a 100-run partnership before Mayank Yadav dismissed Bairstow, marking the beginning of a batting collapse.
Yadav continued his impressive debut by taking the wickets of Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma.
Dhawan's crucial 70 runs ended when Mohsin Khan caught him, and Khan also dismissed Sam Curran next, adding to Punjab's woes.
Despite Liam Livingstone and Shashank Singh remaining not out on 28 and 9, respectively, they couldn't make their side reach the target, ending at 178 for Punjab.
LSG's innings saw a steady start from Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul until Arshdeep Singh dismissed Rahul, followed by Devdutt Padikkal.
Marcus Stoinis, alongside de Kock and later Nicholas Pooran, pushed the innings forward with de Kock scoring his season's first fifty.
Krunal Pandya's impactful 43 off 22 propelled LSG to finish their innings at 199/8, showcasing his ability to score under pressure.