Shreyas Iyer’s Tactical Masterclass and Ponting’s Guidance Steer PBKS to IPL 2026 Victory Over LSG
मुख्य बातें
- •Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets in IPL 2026 on April 12, 2026.
- •Shreyas Iyer played a captain’s knock, scoring 78 off 52 balls to anchor PBKS’ chase.
- •Ricky Ponting’s tactical advice during the match led to a bowling change that shifted momentum.
- •LSG’s total of 189/5 was built on KL Rahul’s 62 and Nicholas Pooran’s 44, but PBKS’ bowlers kept them in check.
In a high-stakes encounter during the IPL 2026 season, Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at a packed stadium in Mohali on April 12, 2026. The win was set up not just by stellar individual performances but also by a moment of tactical brilliance from Shreyas Iyer, who sought and acted on crucial advice from head coach Ricky Ponting during the match.
Batting first, LSG posted a competitive total of 189/5, anchored by KL Rahul’s 62 off 44 balls and supported by Nicholas Pooran’s quickfire 44. However, it was the bowling unit of PBKS that kept the pressure on, with Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada combining for three early breakthroughs. The turning point came in the 12th over when Iyer, who had taken over the captaincy duties for the season, called for a short strategic huddle near the dugout. Discussions with Ponting led to a game-changing bowling change, with Harpreet Brar brought in to target the powerplay and death overs. This move stifled LSG’s momentum and restricted their late surge.
