Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Shreyas-Wadhera partnership help Punjab beat LSG by 8 wickets
Catch the live updates, news, scores, and commentary of the Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings match today in the IPL 2025.
This is Payal Debnath, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.
LSG didn’t get a winning start to their campaign as they ended up losing in a high-scoring thriller against Delhi Capitals. However, they didn’t take much time to get their first win as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second match of the season.
Meanwhile, PBKS got a winning start under new skipper Shreyas Iyer as they defeated Gujarat Titans at their home ground in a high-scoring clash in Ahmedabad. Now, they will look to continue their winning run in their second game of the season.
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Apr 1, 2025, 5:10 PM
Punjab Kings wins the game by 8 wickets
Samad to bowl.
Shreyas punches the first ball to short cover.
Shreyas looks to loft one down the ground, manages to clear long on. Brings up his fifty and completes an easy win for Punjab Kings.
Apr 1, 2025, 5:04 PM
Punjab 171/2 in 16 overs
Shardul back into the attack.
Two dots to start the over against Wadhera.
Six!! Back of a length on the stumps, pulled over the legside for a huge six. The sounds off the bat was so sweet.
Six!! Same ball, same sound, same result!
Four!! Walks down the ground and punches one down the ground for four.
Apr 1, 2025, 5:01 PM
Punjab 155/2 in 15 overs
Avesh back into the attack.
Slower ball into the wicket, Shreyas mistimes pull towards deep midwicket for a single.
Four!! Slower ball full, Shreyas lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Six!! Shreyas getting it done in quick time. Pulls one over deep midwicket for six.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:57 PM
Punjab 143/2 in 14 overs
Wadhera steps down against Bishnoi and lofts him down the ground for six.
Four!! A touch wider, carved through cover for a boundary. Good comeback from Bishnoi, two dot balls.
Six!! Wadhera slog sweeps the last ball of the over over wide long on for six more.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:52 PM
Punjab 126/2 in 13 overs
Digvesh to bowl out.
Wadhera looks for the reverse sweep, loses balance and just about manages to stay within the confines of the crease. A touch shorter, pulled to deep square for a single.
Four!! Shreyas with a gentle push through third man and will pick up four. Direct hit at the striker’s end after Shreyas dabs to short third for a single.
Wadhera makes it in before the stumps are disturbed. Wadhera picks up a single off the last ball.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:48 PM
Punjab 120/2 in 12 overs
Siddarth again. A touch short, Shreyas cuts it to point for a single. Wadhera picks up a single after playing two dots. Shreyas dabs one to deep midwicket for a single. Four from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:48 PM
Prabhsimran departs
Digvesh strikes again! Prabhsimran looks to loft one over the legside. Badoni pushes it away at the edge of the boundary and Bishnoi completes the relay catch. End of an excellent innings from Prabhsimran.
Punjab 116/2 in 11 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:39 PM
Punjab 110/1 in 10 overs
Shardul is back.
Bouncer and Shreyas was ready to pull it over fine leg for a SIX! Punjab is in full control of the chase it seems. 11 runs from that over as well.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:37 PM
Punjab 99/1 in 9 overs
Siddharth comes to bowl.
Prabhsimran comes down the track and smacks the ball straight down the ground for four. Prabhsimran switches to left hand and cuts the ball for a single. He’s been proactive.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:21 PM
Punjab 62/1 in 6 overs
Ravi Bishnoi into the attack.
Prabhsimran slog sweeps over mid on for four.
And now he plays the slog sweep behind square leg for another boundary.
This time Prabhsimran goes over covers.
A single to end the PowerPlay.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:16 PM
Punjab 47/1 in 5 overs
Digvesh comes again.
Prabhsimran slog sweeps and goes over square leg for four! Keeping the ball in the stumps and quick.
Four! Shreyas drives towards covers to end the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:14 PM
Punjab 37/1 in 4 overs
Avesh comes to bowl.
Prabhsimran comes down the track and smacks the ball over mid on for a six. Beautiful shot that. Using bouncers, Avesh. 10 runs from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:08 PM
Punjab 27/1 in 3 overs
Shreyas Iyer in at three. Off the mark with a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:06 PM
Priyansh departs
Priyansh departs this time. Wanted to pull the short ball but gets a top edge straight to mid off. It was a quicker delivery.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:02 PM
Punjab 20/0 in 2 overs
Avesh Khan into the attack. Another upper cut by Prabhsimran and finds the fence again. He bends and picks the ball from good length. Eight runs came in that over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:59 PM
Chase begins
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh open. Shardul Thakur with the new ball.
Priyansh is off the mark with a single off the second delivery. Terrific cover drive by Prabhsimran. Four runs.
Short ball and Prabhsimran upper cuts for a six. Single to end the over.
Punjab 12/0 in 1 over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:39 PM
Lucknow 171/7 after 20 overs
Avesh in at 9.
Wide ball, Avesh scampers across for a bye after missing his waft outside off.
Yorker on the stumps, Thakur slams it to long on, doesn’t take the run. Slices a full, wide ball, falls just short of the offside sweeper. Thakur picks up a couple.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:36 PM
Samad departs
Full and wide, Samad edges it to short third man.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:32 PM
Badoni departs
Last over of the innings.
Badoni looks to clobber one over the legside, mistimes it and Maxwell completes a good catch in the deep.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:30 PM
Lucknow 164/5 in 19 overs
Jansen with his last over.
Samad gets a single to deep midwicket. Short ball, too short, Prabhsimran has to leap up and pouch it way above his head.
Another single to deep midwicket. Badoni miscues his attempted lofted shot over cover, falls in no-man’s land. A couple taken.
Just eight from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:25 PM
Big over for LSG
Arshdeep into the attack.
Slightly wide, Badoni cuts it past short third for a boundary.
Back of a length to Samad, lofts it down the ground for six.
Yorker length outside off, Samad somehow manages to scoop it over the ‘keeper for a boundary.
Full and wide, just a dab through point and it finds the gap for four. Single to finish the over.
20 runs from it.
Lucknow 156/5 in 18 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:19 PM
Lucknow 136/5 in 17 overs
Chahal to bowl out.
Badoni gets a single off the first ball. Samad punches one to wide long on for one.
Badoni steps down the ground and lofts one down the ground for six. Eleven runs from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:17 PM
Lucknow 125/5 in 16 overs
Abdul Samad in at 7. Steps out a lofts one outside off, just beats Arshdeep at deep cover.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:11 PM
Miller departs
Back of a length outside off, Miller nicks his punch back to the keeper.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:07 PM
Lucknow 117/4 in 15 overs
Maxwell back for his third.
A tad short and Miller is quick to rock back and pull it to the square leg fence for four.
Another short ball, pulled through midwicket for another boundary.
Two dots to follow. Miller punches one to cover to get a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:06 PM
Lucknow 108/4 in 14 overs
Chahal with his third over.
Miller puts in a dive at the strikers, scampering across for a second after pushing one to wide mid on.
Full and wide, creamed through cover for a boundary. Seven from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:01 PM
Lucknow 101/4 in 13 overs
Ferguson back into the attack.
Full on the pads, Badoni gets a single to deep square. Full, clatters into Miller’s pads but was probably going down leg.
Badoni punches one to deep point for one. Miller defends a short of a length to third man for a single.
Full outside off, lofted over cover for six.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:57 PM
Lucknow 91/4 in 12 overs
Miller in at 6. Full and wide, Miller punches to long off for one. Single to close out the over, just three from it.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:56 PM
Chahal removes Pooran
Second over for Chahal.
Pooran looks to go after a full, wide one. Miscues the shot and holes out to long off.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:52 PM
Fifty partnership up
Short and wide to Pooran, slashes it over deep third man for six.
Wide again, cut past point for a boundary. Fifty partnership up between the two.
Lucknow 88/3 in 11 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:50 PM
Stoinis with his second over
Starts off with a dot ball. Short and wide, Pooran slaps it to point for a single but is sent back.
Fuller and straighter, turned to deep midwicket for a single. Badoni punches a length ball to long on for one.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:50 PM
Lucknow 76/3 in 10 overs
Yuzvendra Chahal into the attack.
Pooran gets width on offer and slaps the ball past point for four. He follows it up with straight hit down the ground for a six.
Expensive over, 15 runs came of it.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:42 PM
Lucknow 61/3 in 9 overs
Marcus Stoinis into the attack. Another quiet over, just four singles of it. Runs haven’t come the way Lucknow would’ve wanted.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:37 PM
Jansen comes to bowl
Badoni gets a short ball and pulls over fine leg for six. Sweetly timed.
Nine runs came in that over.
Lucknow 58/3 in 8 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:33 PM
Lucknow 49/3 in 7 overs
Maxwell comes again to bowl.
Pooran sweeps very fine and gets a boundary. First four for him.
Another four. Short ball and Pooran pulls towards midwicket.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:31 PM
Lucknow 39/3 in 6 overs
Marco Jansen into the attack. He’s getting pretty good carry on this red soil track. Pooran tries to swing but misses it. A rather silent start for Pooran, and LSG.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:29 PM
Pant departs
Pant is gone. Short ball, Pant sweeps straight to short fine leg. Another cheap dismissal, this time he goes for two off five balls.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:22 PM
Lucknow 33/2 in 4 overs
Rishabh Pant in at four. He’s off the mark with a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:20 PM
Markram departs
Markram is gone. Tries to drive, gets an inside edge straight onto the stumps.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:19 PM
Markram hitting boundaries
Ferguson comes to bowl.
Markram once again goes over the bowler’s head for four.
Markram upper cuts over the point boundary for six. Superb shot and power.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:16 PM
Lucknow 20/1 in 3 overs
Arshdeep into the attack again.
On the pads and Markram pushes the ball towards midwicket for four. Was in the air for a while but too far from the fielder. Markram hits it straight and Arshdeep isn’t able to grab the ball. Tough chance but will count as a drop.
Too full and Markram lofts the ball over the bowler’s head. Another boundary, this time punched through the extra covers. 13 runs came in that over.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:14 PM
Lucknow 7/1 in 2 overs
Lockie Ferguson, the debutant, from the other end. Very good start for Punjab; ball gripping a bit it seems. Brilliant over, four came from it.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:06 PM
Lucknow 3/1 in 1 over
Nicolas Pooran at three. He’s off the mark with a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:04 PM
Mitchell Marsh departs
Mitchell Marsh is out of the very first ball. Tried to work the ball on the leg side but gets a leading edge. A golden duck.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:03 PM
Arshdeep with the new ball
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh open the innings. Markram on strike. He’s off the mark with a single off the third delivery.
Apr 1, 2025, 1:37 PM
LSG Playing XI
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi.
Lockie Ferguson has been handed his debut cap by the Punjab Kings ahead of the game.
Lucknow Super Giants playing the same team.
Apr 1, 2025, 11:33 AM
Weather Report
The weather in Lucknow looks clear for the upcoming clash between LSG and PBKS as the rain will not play a spoilsport during the match.
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees with 15% humidity.
Apr 1, 2025, 11:32 AM
Pitch Report
In today’s time where most of the grounds are batting-friendly, the Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its bowling-friendly surface. It turns out to be a paradise for spin bowlers in low scoring clashes while fast bowlers also get some help on a few occasions.
Out of these 14 IPL matches scheduled at this ground so far, the team batting first won seven times while chasing team came out victorious on six occasions.
The average score batting first at this ground is around 165 to 166 runs.
Apr 1, 2025, 11:30 AM
LSG vs PBKS: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches played
4
LSG won
3
PBKS won
1
Apr 1, 2025, 11:29 AM
How to watch the match?
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RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case following the fatal incident during their IPL victory celebration at Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025. Get full updates here.
On June 4, 2025, what was meant to be a joyous celebration of Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL victory turned into a horrific tragedy outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A stampede occurred amidst massive crowds attempting to gain entry for the victory festivities, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and leaving numerous others injured.
The incident prompted immediate outrage and questions regarding crowd management, event planning, and accountability. Police subsequently filed an FIR against RCB, the event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), alleging various offenses including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and criminal negligence. Several individuals, including RCB's marketing head, were arrested in connection with the case.
Legal Challenges and Court Observations
In response to the criminal case, Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), the entity managing RCB, along with DNA Entertainment Networks and some of their officials, have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIRs. Their petitions contend that they have been falsely implicated and that the incident was not a result of their direct actions.
The petitions are being heard by Justice SR Krishna Kumar. During recent hearings, Justice Kumar has made observations, noting that it is "premature" to definitively conclude that RCB's social media posts inviting the public were the sole or primary trigger for the stampede.
The court has also urged the State not to make further arrests of RCB or DNA officials until the next hearing, signifying a cautious approach to the ongoing legal proceedings.
The State, however, has argued that RCB's invitations led to an uncontrolled gathering, far exceeding the stadium's capacity, contributing to the chaos. The investigation is ongoing, with a Special Investigation Team formed to probe the circumstances.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost to Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) by 6 runs in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). With this, PBKS' dream of winning the first title remained unfulfilled. At the same time, PBKS' veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal once again failed to win the trophy.
So, let's know about those selected players who played 3 IPL finals and their team lost in all of them.
Players who lost all IPL finals
3. Mohit Sharma | 3 IPL Finals
Delhi Capitals' Mohit Sharma is another IPL star to have lost the final thrice. Mohit was part of CSK's squad from 2013-2015, where the five-time winners suffered defeats against Mumbai Indians in both the finals. It is worth noting that Sharma was part of both the finals.
Mohit's third try to win an IPL trophy was in 2023 with Gujarat Titans against his former team Chennai Super Kings, but suffered a heartbreaking defeat, as he also bowled the last over of the match and conceded 10 runs in the final two balls.
2. Rahul Tripathi | 3 IPL Finals
Rahul Tripathi is another star to have lost three finals with three different teams. Rahul has played for several IPL franchises in his career and played his first final in 2017 when he represented Rising Pune Supergiants. Tripathi got another shot at the trophy in 2021 with KKR, but lost to Chennai Super Kings.
The right-hand batter then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad from KKR and reached the finals in 2024, but suffered a heartbreak against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 IPL Finals
Yuzvendra Chahal is yet to win an IPL trophy and the right-arm leg-spinner came close thrice, but fell short on all three occasions. The first time Chahal played an IPL final was in 2016 with RCB, where the defending champions suffered a heartbreak against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chahal's second exposure to IPL final was in 2022 when he moved to Rajasthan Royals and locked horns against Gujarat Titans. The fate didn't favour Chahal as Gujarat won the trophy in their maiden season.
The recently concluded IPL final between RCB and PBKS was the third time Chahal tried his luck to win an IPL trophy, but couldn't cross the line as his side fell short by six runs.
The celebration of Royal Challengers Bangaluru's (RCB) first title win in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has now become a cause of crisis. 11 people died and about 50 people were injured in a Bengaluru stampede during the celebration held outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In connection with this tragic incident, Bangaluru Police has arrested four people including a senior RCB official, while some top officials of Karnataka Cricket Association (KSCA) are still absconding.
Police arrested RCB employee
Among those arrested by the police, the prominent name is that of Nikhil Sosale, who is the marketing head of RCB. Nikhil is considered close to Virat Kohli and was seen actively in every match of the team.
He led the team's branding and marketing strategy and has been associated with the franchise for many years. This year, a picture of a woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma in the stadium during every RCB match went viral on social media. Later it was revealed that this woman was none other than Nikhil Sosale's wife Malvika Nayak.
Arrest comes after Senior IPS officer took charge
The police, on Thursday, had booked RCB, event management company DNA and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration over the Bengaluru stampede with CM Siddaramaiah asking the police to arrest the representatives. The KSCA officials have been absconding since Thursday night, the police said.
The arrest comes moments after Senior IPS officer Seemant Kumar Singh took charge as the new Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police, replacing B Dayananda, who was among senior officers suspended over the stampede.
After taking charge, Singh had vowed to uphold the work of his predecessors and act swiftly on the stampede. “I will immediately meet with my officers and take necessary steps regarding the incident,” he said.
Bengaluru Stampede case: What happened actually?
What was meant to be a day of celebration for cricket fans in Karnataka turned chaotic on Wednesday, as a hastily cancelled victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team gave way to confusion, swelling crowds, and a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The morning began with an announcement from team management: a victory parade would be held on an open bus, traveling the short distance from the iconic Vidhana Soudha to the stadium. Free passes for a post-parade celebration at the stadium were to be made available online. But by 11:56 am, the Bengaluru Traffic Police said that the parade was off.
However, by the time the RCB team arrived at HAL airport around 1:30 pm and travelled to their hotel before heading to Vidhana Soudha, thousands had already assembled along the intended parade route. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was slated to felicitate the players at a brief public ceremony.
Some spectators perched on treetops and building ledges, including the roof of the nearby Karnataka High Court. Meanwhile, large crowds also began to cluster outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Namma Metro announced that it would bypass Cubbon Park and Dr B.R. Ambedkar metro stations due to overcrowding.
By 3 pm, police estimated that over 50,000 people were gathered within a one-kilometre radius of the stadium. Tragedy struck around 4 pm, when Gate 3 of the stadium partially opened. The mix of ticket-holders and those without passes surged toward the entrance, triggering the stampede.
From emerging star to captain fantastic: Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey
From his debut as an emerging star to his elevation as a fantastic captain, Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey has been phenomenal. Explore his influence and achivements in this tournament, along with the key moments that shaped his IPL career.
Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey is a compelling story of growth, dedication, and leadership. From stepping into the grand stage as a promising young batsman to eventually shouldering the responsibility of captaincy and winning the trophy, he has finally earned the love and respect he deserved from all the cricket fans.
Explore this journey with us and relive those battles he fought to evolve from an emerging star to captain fantastic!
Iyer's IPL debut and initial impact (2015-2017) | Delhi Capitals
Shreyas Iyer playing for DC in his debut season in IPL 2015. Image | CC
Shreyas Iyer made his IPL debut at the age of 20 years and 6 months in 2015 season. His journey began with a bang when he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹2.6 crore, which made headlines as he became the highest earning uncapped player in the tournament.
His auction bid spotlight on him and he responded with a sensational debut, scoring 439 runs at an average of 33.76 in that season. He also won the IPL emerging player for the season award in 2015.
Iyer became DC's favourite and was retained for seven years in a row.
Youngest captain for DC and early leadership (2018)
Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2020. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The 2018 season was a significant turning point in Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey. At the age of 23 years and 142 days, he was given the captaincy, which made him the youngest captain for DC franchise and the fourth-youngest in any IPL side in history.
Iyer smashed a match-winning knock of 93* runs off 40 balls against KKR in his captaincy debut. In the 8 matches he captained, DC won 4 out of them, showing a 50% winning rate.
Leading from the front: The Delhi Capitals Era (2019-2022)
Shreyas Iyer posing with the IPL trophy in 2020. Image | NDTV
Iyer continued as a captain, leading the franchise into a new, more successful era from 2019 onwards. He led the team into the playoffs for the first time in seven years, finishing third in the league stage in IPL 2019.
He also had a strong season with the bat, scoring 463 runs.
Under his strong leadership, Delhi Capitals reached their maiden IPL final in the history of the tournament in IPL 2020. While the team lost to Mumbai Indians in the finals, Iyer's captaincy was highly praised.
He scored 65* runs off 50 balls in the final match.
Iyer's stats for DC (2015-2021)
Throughout his captaincy tenure (2018-2020), Iyer consistently contributed with the bat. His best season with the bat was in IPL 2020, when he scored 519 runs in 17 matches.
He was succeeded by Rishabh Pant as the captain in IPL 2021 season.
Season
Matches
Runs
Highest
SR
50s
2015
14
439
83
128.36
4
2016
6
30
19
69.76
0
2017
12
338
96
139.09
2
2018
14
411
93*
132.58
4
2019
16
463
67
119.94
3
2020
17
519
88*
123.27
3
2021
8
175
47*
102.33
0
He scored a total of 2375 runs in 87 matches for Delhi Capitals.
A new chapter: KKR and the title glory (2022-2024)
Shreyas Iyer's poolside pose with the IPL trophy won in 2024. Image | India Today
Shreyas Iyer entered the 2022 mega auction and was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹12.25 crore, and was immediately appointed as the new captain.
His first year with KKR concluded with a 7th position finish in the points table, and him scoring 401 runs in 14 matches total.
Missing a season (2023)
Iyer was ruled out entirely of IPL 2023 due to his back injury and Nitish Rana stepped in as the captain for KKR during his absence. He eventually recovered and made a grand comeback in the next season.
The Champion season: Leading KKR to their 3rd IPL title
The 2024 IPL season under Iyer's captaincy was nothing short of a fairy tale for KKR, and they got the ending they deserved. They dominated the game throughout the tournament and finished at the top of the points table.
Things even accelerated in the playoffs, where KKR delivered stunning team performances. They finally clinched the IPL title by defeating SRH by 8 wickets in the Final.
Shreyas Iyer speaking at the press conference before the final match of IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
The reigning champion, KKR, made a big decision to not retain Shreyas Iyer ahead he mega auction, which left the fans shocked. However, Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.
He was appointed as the captain and consistently proved how he was worth every penny!
Punjab Kings often struggled for consistency in their earlier seasons, and Shreyas completely changed the narrative for them this year. He started this season for the franchise with a selfless 97*, sacrificing his maiden IPL century, and led the team to 9 wins out of 14 matches.
Under his captaincy, the team not only qualified for the playoffs after 11 years, but also finished at the top of the table in league stage.
Leading PBKS to a historic Final
After breaking the 11-year drought of qualifying for playoffs, the team also reached their first final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer single-handedly made this possible with his match-winning knock of 87* off 41 balls in the Qualifier 2. He also became the captain with most 50+ scores in IPL playoffs.
Punjab put up an extremely tough fight for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, ultimately losing by just 6 runs. Iyer's impact was undeniable for PBKS, who made this season a memorable one for them.
He also became the first captain to lead 3 different teams to the IPL Finals (DC in 2020, KKR in 2024, and PBKS in 2025).
Shreyas Iyer was the highest-scorer for PBKS in 2025 and finished 6th in the Orange Cap leaderboard. He also smashed 39 sixes in this season, which overall the second-highest.
Most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world
Discover the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world, including winners from IPL, Big Bash, CPL and more. From IPL's CSK to SA20's SEC, find out who leads the chart.
T20 cricket is defined by explosive performances and relentless competition. Beyond the thrill of individual matches, the true quality of a team lies in its ability to consistently dominate the game.
Check out the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world and their unmatched legacy in tournaments like Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Carribbean Premier League, and more.
From the subcontinent to Australia and the Carribbean, here's the teams with highest achievements in the shortest format of cricket.
Chennai Super Kings (5 Titles) | IPL
CSK lifting their 5th IPL title in 2023. Image | Instagram
Chennai Super Kings stand as one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having 5 titles to their name. Under the brilliant leadership of MS Dhoni, this team has reached the playoffs 10 times out of their 16 seasons played in the tournament.
CSK is known for adapting well in different conditions, calmness under pressure, strategic use of spin bowlers, and the deep batting line-up that balances the team.
Mumbai Indians winning their first IPL title in 2013. Image | IPLT20
Sharing the top spot with 5 titles, Mumbai Indians, is another big successful team of IPL. Their journey began under the leadership of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma leading the team to five victories in the end.
The MI franchise identifies and nurtures raw talent, transforming them into match-winners. Their success credits intelligent auction buys, strong core of retained players, and good support staffs.
They won the 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 IPL seasons.
Perth Scorchers (5 Titles) | BBL
Perth Scorchers celebrating their win in Big Bash League. Image | BBC
In the Australian Big Bash League (BBL), Perth Scorchers are the undisputed champions, also with 5 titles. They are known for their consistent home dominance, making Optus Stadium in Perth a fortress, where opponents rarely win.
Players like Adam Voges, Ashton Turner, and Andrew Tye have been central figures in their success. The franchise focus on picking players who perfectly fit in their style and thrive in Australian conditions.
They won 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, and 2022-23 BBL seasons.
Jaffna Kings celebrating their LPL win in 2021. Image | cricketnmore
Jaffna Kings have quickly become the top team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), winning 4 titles in a short time. Their former captain Thisara Perera and Shoaib Malik have been vital to their winning streak.
They won the inaugural season of the tournament in 2020, and moved forward with three-in-a-row wins (2021, 2022). They also won the title in 2024 season.
They form the squad with an equal balance of smart bowling and power-hitting with Sri Lankan players and impactful international stars.
Trinbago Knight Riders (4 Titles) | CPL
Trinbago Knight Riders celebrating their victory in CPL 2020. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful successful team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), with 4 titles. The franchise is owned by the Knight Riders group, which also owns the KKR team in IPL.
Legendary players like Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine have been cornerstones of their success. Their consistently attracting and keeping strong players, along with their dominant approach for the game, makes them a truly formidable side.
The won the 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 CPL seasons.
Comilla Victorians celebrating their fourth BPL win in 2023. Image | ESPNcricinfo
In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL),Comilla Victorians have become the leading team with 4 titles. They have wonevery final they played in, showing incredible success rate.
Key players like Tamim Iqbal and the exceptional captain Imrul Kayes have played major roles in their historic journey.
They won the title in 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 BPL seasons.
Islamabad United (3 Titles) | PSL
Islamabad United celebrating their 3rd PSL victory in 2024. Image | PSL
Islamabad United stands out in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), not just for their 3 titles, but also for winning the inaugural final. Their early double titles have strengthened their presence in the tournament.
Legendary players include their former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, and more recently, the all-rounder captain Shadab Khan have notable contributions in their PSL journey.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape lifting the SA20 cup in 2023. Image | Instagram
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the only team to have won the SA20 title 2 times. They also hold the record for most wins in a single season of the tournament (9 wins in 2024).
Owned by the Indian SUN group, which also owns SRH team in IPL, have strategically picked players who turned out to be match-winners. Outstanding bowling performances from Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman played a key role in their memorable victories, along with good captaincy of Aiden Markram.
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