Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Highlights, 29th Match | Apr 19: How Arya & Connolly’s 185 Buried Lucknow at New Chandigarh

PBKS vs LSG 29th IPL Match Highlights saw Punjab Kings deliver a commanding all-round performance as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs at New Chandigarh. PBKS posted a massive 254/7 before restricting LSG to 200/5 in 20 overs, strengthening their position at the top of the points table while LSG stayed at number 8.

Punjab Kings set the tone immediately after being asked to bat first, despite losing an early wicket in the powerplay. The surface at New Chandigarh proved ideal for stroke-making, and PBKS capitalized with fearless intent. Their innings revolved around explosive top-order hitting, ensuring they stayed ahead of the required tempo throughout.

The standout phase of the innings came through Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, who stitched together a dominant partnership that dismantled the LSG attack. Arya’s blistering 93 off 37 balls, featuring 9 sixes, anchored the charge while Connolly’s 87 provided equal firepower. Even after their dismissals, Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh kept the momentum alive with late acceleration, pushing PBKS beyond the 250-mark.

Lucknow Super Giants struggled to contain the flow of runs, with their bowling attack leaking heavily across all phases. Mohammed Shami was the most expensive, while Mohsin Khan and Avesh Khan also failed to build control. Prince Yadav offered some resistance with two wickets, but it was not enough to slow PBKS’s scoring rate.

In response, LSG showed intent through Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, and Aiden Markram, all of whom played impactful knocks. However, regular breakthroughs kept them under pressure. Marco Jansen struck twice, while Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yuzvendra Chahal chipped in with crucial wickets to break partnerships at key stages. Despite reaching 200/5, LSG never fully threatened the massive target.

Toss Winner:

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to field first.

Key Moment:

The 185-run second-wicket partnership between Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly completely shifted the match in PBKS’s favour, turning a solid start into an overwhelming total.

Star Performer / MVP:

Player of the Match Priyansh Arya defined the contest with a destructive 93 off 37 balls, setting the foundation for PBKS’s record-breaking total with relentless boundary hitting.

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Summary

PBKS vs LSG Playing XI

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Choudhary, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth

FAQs – PBKS vs LSG 29th Match (Apr 19, 2026)

Q1: What was the result of yesterday’s PBKS vs LSG 29th IPL match?
A1: PBKS (254/7) defeated LSG (200/5) by 54 runs in the 29th match at New Chandigarh on April 19, 2026. Priyansh Arya’s 93 and Cooper Connolly’s 87 powered PBKS, while LSG saw contributions from Marsh, Pant, and Markram in the chase.

Q2: Who was named Player of the Match?
A2: Priyansh Arya was named Player of the Match for his explosive 93 off 37 balls, which included 9 sixes and set up PBKS’s huge total.

Q3: Where was the match played and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. LSG won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top batters in the match?
A4: For PBKS, Priyansh Arya top-scored with 93, while Cooper Connolly added 87. For LSG, Aiden Markram scored 42, Rishabh Pant made 43, and Mitchell Marsh contributed 40.