India, May 5 -- Punjab Kings produced another clinical performance to move ahead in the playoffs race as they outclassed Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday night. Shreyas Iyer and Co. have now moved to the second spot in the points table with 15 points in 11 matches. The race to playoffs has intensified with eight teams still fighting it out for the top four positions.

The PBKS batters once again put up a collective performance after being asked to bat first, as the LSG bowlers failed to contain them. Prabhsimran Singh was the standout batter for the home team with his 91-run knock off 48 balls, embellished with 6 fours and 7 sixes. Shreyas Iyer (45) and Shashank Singh (33*) also played crucial roles in PBKS setting up a mammoth 236/5 on the...