Punjab Kings demolished Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in IPL 2026 Match 29 at New Chandigarh on April 19, 2026. Priyansh Arya‘s sensational 93 off 37 balls (4 fours, 9 sixes) consequently powered PBKS to a mammoth 254/7, which LSG never really threatened.
In addition, Cooper Connolly smashed 87 off 46 (8 fours, 7 sixes) as the pair’s 182-run second-wicket stand broke the game open. Although LSG fought through Rishabh Pant‘s 43 off 23 and Aiden Markram‘s 42 off 22, they ultimately finished at 200/5.
Match Summary
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| PBKS Score | 254/7 (20 overs) |
| LSG Score | 200/5 (20 overs) |
| Result | PBKS won by 54 runs |
| Venue | PCA New Chandigarh Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Date | April 19, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (PBKS) | Priyansh Arya – 93 off 37 balls |
| Best Batter (LSG) | Rishabh Pant – 43 off 23 balls |
| Best Bowler (PBKS) | Marco Jansen – 2/37 in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler (LSG) | Prince Yadav – 2/25 in 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Priyansh Arya (PBKS) |
PBKS Innings: 254/7 in 20 Overs
Prabhsimran Singh fell for a golden duck on just the third ball, caught by Marsh off Mohammed Shami. However, that early setback consequently brought Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly together for what became a destructive second-wicket stand.
As a result, the pair added a staggering 182 runs for the second wicket, taking PBKS from 3/1 to 185/2. Furthermore, they raced to 50 in 5.4 overs (34 balls) and then reached 100 in 8.5 overs (53 balls).
Arya was particularly brutal, because he reached his fifty off just 19 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes). Similarly, Connolly brought up his own fifty off 35 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes), consequently keeping the pressure on from both ends.
Moreover, PBKS crossed 150 in 12.1 overs (73 balls) with both batters still at the crease. Arya’s innings eventually ended at 187/3 (14.2 overs) when Siddharth had him caught by Marsh for 93 off 37. In fact, his strike rate of 251.35 earned him both the Player of the Match and Cricinfo MVP (123.34 points).
Death Overs Carnage
Even after Arya’s departure, PBKS still continued to accelerate. Subsequently, Marcus Stoinis (29 off 16) and subsequently Shashank Singh (17 off 6) blasted boundaries in the death overs.
Consequently, PBKS smashed over 60 runs in the last 5 overs while losing 4 wickets. They also crossed 200 in 16.3 overs (99 balls) and then reached 250 in 19.1 overs (115 balls), eventually finishing at a massive 254/7.
PBKS Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 93 | 37 | 4 / 9 | 251.35 |
| Cooper Connolly | 87 | 46 | 8 / 7 | 189.13 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 29 | 16 | 2 / 2 | 181.25 |
LSG Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Mohsin Khan | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Manimaran Siddharth | 3 | 35 | 2 | 11.66 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-3 (Prabhsimran, 0.3), 2-185 (Connolly, 13.5), 3-187 (Arya, 14.2), 4-193 (Iyer, 15.2), 5-208 (Wadhera, 16.5), 6-252 (Shashank, 19.4), 7-254 (Stoinis, 19.6)
LSG Chase: 200/5 in 20 Overs
Mitchell Marsh and Ayush Badoni initially gave LSG a positive start, because the opening pair put on 61 in the powerplay (1 wicket). Furthermore, Badoni smashed 35 off 21 (5 fours, 1 six) at SR 166.66.
However, Badoni fell at 61/1 (5.6 overs), caught by Bartlett off Vijaykumar Vyshak. Despite that, Marsh (40 off 28) and then Rishabh Pant (43 off 23) subsequently kept the scoreboard ticking. But the required rate was already above 13 per over.
Marsh eventually fell at 109/2 (11.1 overs) to Yuzvendra Chahal. Then, Pant also departed at 128/3 (12.4 overs), caught by Prabhsimran off Arshdeep Singh. As a result, LSG’s chase was effectively over at that point.
Markram’s Cameo Falls Short of the Target
Nicholas Pooran (9 off 9) consequently fell cheaply at 139/4 (14.2 overs). However, Aiden Markram launched a counter-attack with 42 off 22 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) at SR 190.90.
Despite Markram’s aggression, Marco Jansen ultimately removed him at 199/5 (19.5 overs). Therefore, LSG finished at 200/5, still 54 runs short of the target. Ultimately, the required rate was simply too steep throughout the chase.
LSG Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (c)† | 43 | 23 | 1 / 4 | 186.95 |
| Aiden Markram | 42 | 22 | 3 / 3 | 190.90 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 40 | 28 | 3 / 2 | 142.85 |
PBKS Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-61 (Badoni, 5.6), 2-109 (Marsh, 11.1), 3-128 (Pant, 12.4), 4-139 (Pooran, 14.2), 5-199 (Markram, 19.5)
Key Highlights
- Priyansh Arya’s 93 off 37 was pure destruction: His fifty came off just 19 balls, which was one of the fastest of IPL 2026. He consequently smashed 9 sixes and 4 fours at a strike rate of 251.35, also earning both POTM and Cricinfo MVP (123.34 points).
- Arya-Connolly’s 182-run stand was the backbone: Their second-wicket partnership lasted 79 balls and took PBKS from 3/1 to 185/2. In addition, both batters scored fifties off fewer than 35 balls, consequently making it one of the most dominant partnerships of the season.
- Connolly’s 87 off 46 was equally impressive: Although Arya grabbed the headlines, Connolly’s 8 fours and 7 sixes at SR 189.13 were also vital. He reached his fifty off 35 balls and maintained pressure from the other end throughout.
- 254 was always too many for LSG: Despite reaching 200/5, LSG never got the required rate below 12 per over after the powerplay. Specifically, they needed 194 off 84 balls at the end of the powerplay, which was virtually impossible.
- PBKS’ death bowling held firm: Although Markram (42 off 22) and Mukul Choudhary (21* off 17) fought in the death overs, Marco Jansen‘s 2/37 in 4 overs and Vyshak‘s 1/30 consequently ensured LSG never got close.
- Impact subs: LSG brought in Himmat Singh for Mohsin Khan at 15.6 overs of the PBKS innings. Similarly, PBKS replaced Nehal Wadhera with Vijaykumar Vyshak for the LSG chase, and Vyshak subsequently took 1/30 in 4 overs.
Verdict: PBKS Demolish LSG by 54 Runs at New Chandigarh
Arya’s 93 and Connolly’s 87 set up an untouchable total, and as a result, PBKS cruised to a dominant 54-run victory. Their 182-run partnership was ultimately the difference between the two sides.
For LSG, although Pant (43), Markram (42), and Marsh (40) all got starts, none of them could consequently convert into a match-defining knock. Ultimately, when you’re chasing 255, individual cameos of 40 simply don’t cut it.
