LSG vs PBKS Match 68 Result: Who Won the IPL Clash? Full Highlights & Awards

Punjab Kings Secure Victory in Thrilling IPL 2026 Encounter

In a nail-biting encounter at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 23, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets. The match, which was the 68th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saw PBKS chase down a target of 197 runs with ease, finishing at 200/3 in just 18 overs, leaving 12 balls to spare. Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role in this win, earning the Player of the Match award for his exceptional performance.

Key Highlights from the Match

The match started with LSG opting to bat first after winning the toss. They managed to post a total of 196/6 in 20 overs. Despite some early setbacks, the team showed resilience. Josh Inglis anchored the innings, while Ayush Badoni provided an aggressive acceleration. Abdul Samad added late momentum to the score. However, Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran fell cheaply, and Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal each took two wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai and Shashank Singh also contributed with one wicket each.

Punjab Kings faced a challenging start, losing Priyansh Arya on the very first ball and Cooper Connolly early in the innings. However, the third-wicket partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh turned the tide in their favor. The duo maintained a steady run rate throughout the innings, helping PBKS cross the 50-run mark in 4.4 overs, reach 100 in 9.3 overs, and 150 in 13.6 overs. They eventually sealed the victory in 17.6 overs.

Top Performers of the Match

Shreyas Iyer was the standout performer for Punjab Kings, scoring a magnificent 101 not out off 51 balls. His contribution was crucial in ensuring the team’s victory. He also took one catch during the match. On the bowling front, Yuzvendra Chahal was the most successful, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs.

Ayush Badoni was recognized as the Super Striker for his impressive strike rate of 238.88. Iyer also topped the charts for the most sixes (5) and fours (11). Marco Jansen was the most economical bowler, conceding just 11 dots in his spell.

Match Summary

Lucknow Super Giants began their innings with a strong start, managing to score 66/2 in the powerplay. Punjab Kings responded similarly, scoring 65/2 in the same phase. However, it was PBKS who maintained better control during the middle overs, which proved to be the key factor in their victory.