India, April 2 -- For the fourth time in history, Punjab Kings won both their opening games in an IPL season as they secured back-to-back victories on the road in the 18th edition of the league. After beating Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller last month, they conquered Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday with an emphatic eight-wicket win as they soared to the second spot in the points table.

After Tuesday's match at the Ekana Stadium, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka walked up to PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, who scored a match-winning fifty and hugged him before holding a lengthy chat. The sight sparked fear among fans on social media, with few feeling Goenka might be trying to convince Iyer to snub Punjab and join Lucknow.

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