Indian Premier League (IPL) has given numerous thrilling encounters in the past, but Lucknow Super Giants vs. Punjab Kings on April 28, 2023, in Mohali was something else. It was a night of big runs, huge hitting, and incredible performances. But do you know who turned out to be the most successful player of the match? Let's see! LSG's Record-Breaking Batting Display Image Source: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants batted first and posted 257 for 5 in the allotted 20 overs. This was one of their highest IPL scores ever. Their batting was dominated by Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers, and Nicholas Pooran, who all hit excellent shots and scored quick runs for the side at a high-scoring venue. Marcus Stoinis was the top-scorer for LSG, scoring 72 runs from only 40 balls and his innings comprised of six fours and five sixes. Kyle Mayers scored 54 off 24, while Ayush Badoni added 43 off 24. The finishing touch was given by the southpaw Nicholas Pooran who hammered 45 runs off just 19 balls with the help of seven fours and one six. Also Read | Zeeshan Ansari’s Journey from Struggles to IPL 2025 Debut Punjab Kings' Run Chase Falls Short Image Source: BCCI It was always going to be difficult for Punjab Kings to chase 257 runs. They fought hard, but they were bundled out for 201 runs in 19.5 overs and lost the match by 56 runs. The best batter for PBKS was Atharva Taide, who scored 66 runs. Apart from him, Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma scored some runs, but those runs were not enough for PBKS to cross the line. Taide played his best to get his team closer to the target, but LSG bowlers, Yash Thakur (4/37) and Naveen-ul-Haq (3/30) to be precise, were extremely good as they restricted the batters of Punjab Kings to score against them. Who Was the player of the Match? Image Source: BCCI Marcus Stoinis was awarded the Player of the Match for his performance both in batting and bowling. He scored 72 runs in 40 balls and also bagged one wicket, conceding only 21 runs in his spell of 1.5 overs. His all-around play made him the most important player of the match. Also Read | Watch: Kohli’s Fierce Stare at Pathirana After Brutal Bouncer Why This Match Is Important for IPL 2025? As LSG and PBKS prepare to face off against each other once again in IPL 2025, their fans will cherish this incredible game. Both the teams have top players, and we could experience another high-scoring match. Will we see another great performance like Stoinis' in the next match? Stay tuned to find out!