Ponting furious after Shashank fielding blunder; Iyer laughs it off after match
Punjab Kings secured a dominant 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants, powered by Priyansh Arya’s 93 and Cooper Connolly’s 87, setting a season-high 254. Despite fielding lapses that frustrated coach Ricky Ponting, the team’s strong batting performance propelled them to the top of the IPL table. Captain Shreyas Iyer later diffused tension with Shashank Singh, who dropped crucial catches.