Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered a nervy two-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday (April 15).

Chasing 160 to win, PBKS got off to a terrible start as they lost three wickets for just 45 runs in the powerplay overs. Thanks to Sikandar Raza’s half-century (57 off 41), Punjab’s innings got back on track but the game went down to the wire as LSG bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals.

With 7 needed off the last over, Shahrukh Khan took doubles on the first two balls against Ravi Bishoni while he slammed the third delivery for a boundary to seal the deal for PBKS.

After the game, Punjab Kings' stand-in captain Sam Curran said it was an amazing win and praised the spinners and Kagiso Rabada for their bowling performances.

Curran also complimented Raza and Shahrukh for their match-winning knocks on the night.

"Amazing win. I thought our spinners bowled nicely. KG does what he does. Bit of dew came in but the wicket was offering a little for the bowlers. The way Sikandar Raza played was brilliant. And the way Shahrukh finished it, that's what he's in our team to do. His role has been clear in our side. Players who can hit sixes from ball one are dangerous," said Curran at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Curran was glad to have had different options as stand-in captain and said he is hoping that Shikhar Dhawan will be fit soon.

"You go from ground to ground - different dimensions - have to come up with different gameplans. We've got so many options which is lovely to have as a captain. I've never done it before. Hopefully Shikhar is fit soon," he stated.

Punjab Kings will next face Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mohali on April 20.