Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow
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Inglis carves it away for four | Lucknow Super Giants - 90/3 (9.4)
May 23, 2026 8:23 pm
Josh Inglis finds the gap with precision, sending the ball racing to the boundary. This well-timed shot adds crucial runs to the Lucknow Super Giants total and keeps the scoreboard ticking.
Rishabh Pant finds the fence with a powerful stroke | Lucknow Super Giants - 82/3(8.2)
May 23, 2026 8:18 pm
Rishabh Pant continues to accelerate the scoring, dispatching the ball to the boundary with a well-timed shot. This adds crucial runs to the Lucknow Super Giants total.
Rishabh Pant finds the boundary | Lucknow Super Giants - 76/3 (7.3)
May 23, 2026 8:13 pm
Rishabh Pant opens his account with a well-timed boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. A confident start to his innings.
End of Over 6: Chahal Strikes, Badoni Departs | Lucknow Super Giants - 71/3 (7.0)
May 23, 2026 8:11 pm
A crucial over for Punjab Kings as Yuzvendra Chahal picks up the important wicket of the dangerous Ayush Badoni, who departs after a quickfire 43. Lucknow Super Giants finish the over at 71 for 3. Over 6 Yuzvendra Chahal 71/3 5 Runs 1 Wkt Josh Inglis 21(14)Rishabh Pant 1(1)
Chahal breaks through, Badoni stumped | Lucknow Super Giants - 69/3 (6.4)
May 23, 2026 8:06 pm
Yuzvendra Chahal gets the crucial breakthrough, stumping Ayush Badoni after a blistering innings. Prabhsimran Singh completes the dismissal behind the stumps, halting Badoni's aggressive charge and giving Punjab Kings a much-needed wicket. Ayush Badoni stumped! 69/3 Batting Ayush Badonist Prabhsimran Singh b Yuzvendra Chahal 43Runs 17Balls 54s 36s 252.94SR Josh Inglis 21Runs 14Balls 44s 06s 150.00SR Bowling Yuzvendra Chahal 1Wkts 3Runs 0.3Ovs 6.00ECO Azmatullah Omarzai 1Wkts 29Runs 3.0Ovs 9.67ECO
Powerplay concludes with Lucknow Super Giants at 66/2 | Lucknow Super Giants - 66/2 (6.0)
May 23, 2026 8:02 pm
At the end of the powerplay, Lucknow Super Giants stand at 66 for 2. Ayush Badoni has been instrumental in the recovery, while Josh Inglis has also contributed with some quick runs. Over 6 Azmatullah Omarzai 66/2 4 Runs 0 Wkt Ayush Badoni 42(16)Josh Inglis 19(12)
Ayush Badoni continues his boundary assault | Lucknow Super Giants - 62/2 (5.5)
May 23, 2026 8:01 pm
Ayush Badoni smashes another boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly for Lucknow Super Giants.
Ayush Badoni unleashes another maximum | Lucknow Super Giants - 60/2 (5.4)
May 23, 2026 8:00 pm
Ayush Badoni continues his aggressive batting, smashing another six over the ropes! He is single-handedly changing the momentum of the game for Lucknow Super Giants.
Badoni Unleashes a Flurry of Boundaries | Lucknow Super Giants - 54/2 (5.3)
May 23, 2026 7:59 pm
Ayush Badoni continues his onslaught, smashing a powerful six to complete a hat-trick of boundaries! He's turning the tide for Lucknow Super Giants with his aggressive batting. Ayush Badoni's Hat-trick of Boundaries 54/2 Batting Bowling
Badoni continues his boundary blitz | Lucknow Super Giants - 48/2(5.2)
May 23, 2026 7:58 pm
Ayush Badoni continues his aggressive strokeplay, finding the boundary once again. This timely four keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowling side for Lucknow Super Giants.
Badoni continues the assault with another boundary | Lucknow Super Giants - 42/2 (4.5)
May 23, 2026 7:55 pm
Ayush Badoni is in sublime form, smashing another boundary to keep the scoreboard ticking rapidly. He is turning the tide for Lucknow Super Giants after early setbacks.
Badoni unleashes a hat-trick of boundaries | Lucknow Super Giants - 38/2 (4.4)
May 23, 2026 7:54 pm
Ayush Badoni smashes a magnificent six, completing a hat-trick of boundaries and shifting the momentum firmly in favor of Lucknow Super Giants. A powerful display of hitting under pressure. Ayush Badoni's Hat-trick of Boundaries 38/2 Batting Ayush Badoni 16(9) 4s: 2 6s: 1 SR: 177.78 Josh Inglis 18(11) 4s: 4 6s: 0 SR: 163.64 Bowling Marco Jansen 1/16 1.4 ov Eco: 9.6 Azmatullah Omarzai 1/5 2.0 ov Eco: 2.5
Badoni finds the ropes again | Lucknow Super Giants - 32/2 (4.3)
May 23, 2026 7:53 pm
Ayush Badoni continues to build momentum, expertly placing the ball to the boundary for another four. This aggressive play is helping Lucknow Super Giants recover after early wickets.
Ayush Badoni finds the boundary with a well-timed shot | Lucknow Super Giants - 28/2 (4.1)
May 23, 2026 7:52 pm
Ayush Badoni dispatches the ball to the fence, adding crucial runs to the Lucknow Super Giants total. A much-needed boundary to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Marco Jansen bowls Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants - 20/2 (2.5)
May 23, 2026 7:45 pm
Marco Jansen delivers a beauty, clean bowling Nicholas Pooran for just 2 runs. This is a crucial breakthrough for Punjab Kings, as Pooran was looking to consolidate the innings. Nicholas Pooran Bowled 20/2 Batting Nicholas PooranBowled by Marco Jansen 2 Runs 7 Balls 0 4s 0 6s 28.57 SR Josh Inglis 16 Runs 9 Balls 4 4s 0 6s 177.78 SR Bowling Marco Jansen 1 Wkts 2 Runs 0.5 Ovs 0 Mdn 2.4 Eco Azmatullah Omarzai 1 Wkts 1 Runs 1.0 Ovs 0 Mdn 1.00 Eco
Arshin Atul Kulkarni falls cheaply | Lucknow Super Giants - 16/1 (1.1)
May 23, 2026 7:36 pm
A major breakthrough for Punjab Kings as Azmatullah Omarzai strikes early, getting Arshin Atul Kulkarni caught behind by Prabhsimran Singh for a duck. A huge blow for the Super Giants in the second over. Arshin Atul Kulkarni departs 16/1 Batting Josh Inglis 16Runs 6Balls 44s 06s 266.67SR Arshin Atul Kulkarnic Prabhsimran Singh b Azmatullah Omarzai 0Runs 1Balls 04s 06s 0.00SR Bowling Azmatullah Omarzai 1Wkts 0Runs 0.1Ovs 0.00ECO Arshdeep Singh 0Wkts 16Runs 1.0Ovs 16.00ECO
Inglis unleashes a flurry of boundaries in the first over | Lucknow Super Giants - 16/0 (1.0)
May 23, 2026 7:34 pm
Josh Inglis has started with an absolute bang, smashing four boundaries in the very first over! A dominant display of power hitting, putting Lucknow Super Giants firmly in control early on. Over 1 by Arshdeep Singh 16/0 16 runs · 0W Josh Inglis 16(6) Arshin Atul Kulkarni 0(0)
Inglis Unleashes a Hat-Trick of Fours | Lucknow Super Giants - 12/0 (0.5)
May 23, 2026 7:34 pm
Josh Inglis continues his aggressive onslaught, smashing his third consecutive boundary! This hat-trick of fours sends a clear message to the opposition, putting immense pressure on the bowler and setting a blistering pace for Lucknow Super Giants. Hat-trick of Boundaries for Inglis! Lucknow Super Giants - 12/0 Batting 1 Josh Inglis 12 (5) 3×4 240.00 2 Arshin Atul Kulkarni 0 (0) 0 Bowling Arshdeep Singh 0 -12 0.5ov 24.00
Inglis finds the fence again with a powerful stroke | Lucknow Super Giants - 8/0 (0.4)
May 23, 2026 7:33 pm
Josh Inglis continues his aggressive start, dispatching another delivery to the boundary. He is looking in fine form, putting early pressure on the bowling attack and setting a strong pace for Lucknow Super Giants.
Inglis kicks off with a cracking boundary!
May 23, 2026 7:31 pm
Josh Inglis wastes no time, dispatching the first ball of the innings to the fence with authority.
Squads unveiled for the clash
May 23, 2026 7:07 pm
The playing XIs for both Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have been announced, setting the stage for an exciting encounter. 🏏 Playing XI Lucknow Super Giants 1. Josh Inglis Keeper 2. Arshin Atul Kulkarni All-rounder 3. Nicholas Pooran Keeper 4. Ayush Badoni Batsman 5. Rishabh Pant Keeper 6. Abdul Samad Batsman 7. Mukul Choudhary Keeper 8. Arjun Tendulkar Bowler 9. Mohammed Shami Bowler 10. Prince Yadav Bowler 11. Mohsin Khan Bowler Punjab Kings 1. Prabhsimran Singh Keeper 2. Priyansh Arya Batsman 3. Cooper Connolly All-rounder 4. Shreyas Iyer Batsman 5. Suryansh Shedge All-rounder 6. Shashank Singh Batsman 7. Azmatullah Omarzai All-rounder 8. Marco Jansen All-rounder 9. Vyshak Vijaykumar Bowler 10. Arshdeep Singh Bowler 11. Yuzvendra Chahal Bowler
Punjab Kings win toss, opt to bowl first
May 23, 2026 7:07 pm
In a crucial decision at the coin toss, Punjab Kings have won and elected to bowl first. This strategic move suggests they are looking to exploit early conditions or chase a target under lights, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.
