In Match 29 of IPL 2026, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their unbeaten run with a dominant 54-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. After being put in to bat by LSG captain Rishabh Pant, Punjab delivered a masterclass in power-hitting, posting a colossal 254/7 of their 20 overs.
This rating stands as the best team total of the 2026 season to this point, surpassing Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 250. The centerpiece of the Punjab innings was a record-breaking second-wicket partnership between Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, who dismantled the Lucknow bowling attack with fearless strokeplay.
Priyansh Arya, who was later named Player of the Match, played a panoramic innings of 93 from just 37 deliveries, a knock that included nine towering sixes and 4 boundaries. He reached his half-century in only 19 balls, laying a solid foundation for the huge total. At the opposite end, Cooper Connolly was equally destructive, smashing 87 off 46 balls with seven sixes and eight fours.
Together, the duo added 182 runs in just 13.2 overs, leaving the LSG bowlers with no answers. Despite a temporary middle-order wobble where Shreyas Iyer was dismissed cheaply by Mohsin Khan, the ending touches were provided by Marcus Stoinis (29) and Shashank Singh (17), ensuring Punjab reached a frightening rating.
Listed here are some twitter reactions:
PBKS vs LSG aftermath:
Punjab didn’t just beat Lucknow, they exposed them.
254/7 on the board, Arya 93 off 37, Connolly 87 off 46, and a 182-run partnership that made LSG’s bowling seem like a net session. Then Lucknow lost by 54 runs after selecting to bowl first.
That’s the… pic.twitter.com/5lTxIzNBns
— Sid ⚡ (@sid_poojary) April 19, 2026
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 LIVE Rating: Punjab beat Lucknow by 54 runs in Mullanpurhttps://t.co/uJYfHL2Wqm
— Gladiator (@EpicTradeDate) April 19, 2026
प्रिंस यादव फ्यूचर भारत का 🔥
आज LSG vs PBKS मैच था
LSG के बॉलर जहां पंजाब के बैट्समेन के सामने टिक नही पाए वही प्रिंस यादव ने महज 4 ओवर में 25 रन देकर 2 विकेट लिएकमाल की यॉर्कर मारता है
प्रिंस यादव जून में होने वाले टूर्नामेंट में जा रहे है या नही? pic.twitter.com/WtgqssWTmU
— Arihant Yadav (@ArihantYadav_) April 19, 2026
Beat GT by 3 wickets.
Beat CSK by 5 wickets at Chepauk.
Beat SRH by 6 wickets.
Beat MI by 7 wickets at Wankhede.
Beat LSG by 54 runs.– PBKS: 11 POINTS IN JUST 6 GAMES IN IPL 2026 🥶
– This will not be just a great start this can be a serious statement..!!!🫡
– Shreyas leading the… pic.twitter.com/P8GXa6FlnU
— Mohd Faizy (@ansarifaizy08) April 19, 2026
PBKS becomes first team in IPL history to stay unbeaten after playing Six games of an IPL season.
Beat GT by 3 wickets
Beat CSK by 5 wickets
No Result vs KKR
Beat SRH by 6 wickets
Beat MI by 7 wickets
Beat LSG by 54 runs*#PBKSvLSG #PBKSvsLSG #IPL2026— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) April 19, 2026
PBKS vs LSG: प्रियांश आर्या-कूपर कोनोली ने एडेन मार्करम को जमकर कूटा, एक ओवर में जड़ डाले 5 छक्के और 32 रन#PBKSvsLSG #LSGvsPBKS #IPL #IPL2026 #AidenMarkram #Cooperconnolly #PriyanshArya pic.twitter.com/AAYZjo1Iyr
— mdcric18 (@cric_x_anime) April 19, 2026
WHOLESOME SCENES AFTER THE MATCH
PBKS coach Ricky Ponting embracing Shashank Singh after the win vs LSG, cricket is greater than only a game ♥️🔥 pic.twitter.com/xm4cyDJoA8
— CricPal (@AnupPalAgt) April 19, 2026
Lucknow Starts Strong but Loses Momentum After Badoni’s Dismissal
Lucknow’s chase began with promise as Mitchell Marsh and Ayush Badoni found early boundaries, taking the team to 55/0 in five overs. Nonetheless, the momentum shifted once Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Badoni for 35 on the ultimate ball of the powerplay.
Rishabh Pant provided some resistance with a quickfire 43 off 23 balls, but once he fell to Arshdeep Singh, the required run rate climbed beyond reach. Punjab’s bowlers maintained a disciplined line, with Marco Jansen claiming 2/37 and Vijaykumar Vyshak ending with economical figures of 1/30.
LSG was eventually restricted to 200/5 of their 20 overs, as Punjab secured a comprehensive victory to remain at the highest of the points table.
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