LSG vs PBKS: PBKS won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 🏏 on 23.5.2026 IPL Match.

LSG vs PBKS: PBKS won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 🏏 on 23.5.2026 IPL Match. 

IPL match played on May 23, 2026 (Match 68 of the tournament). 🏆 IPL 2026 Match 68: 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow   Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first Result: Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 🏏 

First Inning: Lucknow Super Giants Batting LSG put up a competitive total on the board, largely driven by a powerful middle-order counter-attack after early setbacks. LSG Score: 196/6 in 20 overs.   Top Performers: Josh Inglis: Anchored a major part of the innings with a brilliant, aggressive 72 off 44 balls. Ayush Badoni: Provided massive late-inning acceleration, smashing a rapid 43 off just 18 balls (activating full "AB mode"). Bowling Highlights (PBKS): Mohammed Shami struck early on the very first ball of the match, removing Priyansh. Yuzvendra Chahal also picked up the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant after an intense battle.   🏏 Second Inning: Punjab Kings Chase Punjab Kings tracked down the 197-run target with absolute authority, turning a tricky chase into a highly controlled victory. PBKS Score: 200/3 in 18 overs.   Top Performers: Shreyas Iyer (Player of the Match): Played a captain's knock, smashing a magnificent, unbeaten maiden IPL hundred (101)* to anchor the chase perfectly. Prabhsimran Singh: Provided lethal support at the top with a fierce 69 off 39 balls. He was also sharp behind the stumps, executing a clever stumping to dismiss Badoni earlier in the game. 📝 Match Summary Notes Key Takeaway: Despite LSG posting a strong total of 196 thanks to Inglis and Badoni, the night completely belonged to Shreyas Iyer. His flawless, unbeaten century alongside Prabhsimran's explosive half-century ensured that the Punjab Kings comfortably crossed the finish line with two full overs to spare. 

May 23rd, SRH defeated RCB by 55 runs in a massive 255-run fest, though RCB still secured the top spot on the points table via Net Run Rate.)