Arshdeep Singh Torched for 52 Runs in 3 Overs as Lucknow Super Giants Post 196 Against Punjab Kings

LUCKNOW — Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh recorded the most expensive three-over spell of his career as the Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable 196 for six at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The left-arm pacer conceded 52 runs at an economy rate of 17.33, failing to contain an aggressive top order led by Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis.

Inglis and Badoni Command the Powerplay

The Lucknow Super Giants overcame early setbacks following the quick dismissals of openers Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran. Inglis set the tone in the opening over, striking four boundaries off Arshdeep to collect 16 runs. Following Pooran’s exit, Ayush Badoni accelerated the scoring rate with a 43-run cameo off just 18 deliveries.

Badoni targeted Azmatullah Omarzai in the fifth over, accumulating 24 runs through a sequence of boundaries that included consecutive sixes. This counterattack propelled the home side to 66 for two at the end of the powerplay. Badoni’s innings concluded when Prabhsimran Singh executed a sharp stumping off leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The decision was confirmed via the Decision Review System (DRS), leaving LSG at 69 for three in the seventh over.

Arshdeep Singh’s Bowling Struggles

Expected to lead the Punjab Kings pace attack, Arshdeep instead claimed an unwanted franchise record. With this performance, he now holds the record for the most instances of conceding 50 or more runs by a Punjab Kings bowler in Indian Premier League history.

• Overs Bowled: 3
• Runs Conceded: 52
• Economy Rate: 17.33
• Extras: 4 wides
• Boundaries Allowed to Inglis: 6 fours, 2 sixes

Middle Order Consolidates the Innings

Following Badoni’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant joined Inglis to form a 65-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Pant contributed 26 runs from 21 balls, surviving a dropped catch on 18 by Shreyas Iyer at covers. Chahal eventually dismissed Pant, finishing his spell as the standout bowler for Punjab with figures of 2/25.

Inglis reached his half-century in 28 balls and continued to exploit Arshdeep’s return to the attack. His innings of 72 ended when he hit a delivery from part-time bowler Shashank Singh to long-on, where Iyer completed the catch. For detailed player statistics and historical data, fans and analysts reference databases like ESPNcricinfo.

Abdul Samad provided the late acceleration with an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls. Marco Jansen secured two wickets for 33 runs, including the dismissal of Mukul Choudhary, restricting LSG from breaching the 200-run mark. The match also featured a rare appearance for Arjun Tendulkar, who played only the sixth match of his IPL career.

Match Summary: LSG Batting vs PBKS Bowling