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Xtra Time Web Desk: Punjab Kings secured a thrilling last-over win over Lucknow Super Giants by two wickets on Saturday in Lucknow, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by Sikandar Raza (57 runs & 19/1). After winning the toss, Punjab Kings decided to put Lucknow Super Giants into bat. Kyle Mayers (29 off 23) and KL Rahul (74 off 56) got the home team off to a great start with a partnership of 53 from 7.4 overs before Mayers was dismissed by Harpreet Brar. Rahul rebuilt the innings with Krunal Pandya, but Kagiso Rabada struck twice in an over to peg back the Super Giants' innings.

Chasing 160 for victory, Punjab Kings got off to a disastrous start, losing two quick wickets. Matthew Short steadied the ship with a knock of 34, but the innings was struggling for momentum. It was Sikandar Raza who broke the shackles with three crucial sixes, including two off Krunal Pandya's over, to bring Punjab Kings back into the game. However, Raza's dismissal by Ravi Bishnoi once again shifted the momentum in favor of the Super Giants.

Shahrukh Khan (23*) then played a crucial innings, hitting a six off Mark Wood in the 19th over to bring the equation down to 12 off 10 balls. Harpreet Brar hit a boundary to release the pressure, but Wood struck back to dismiss him. With 7 needed off the final over, Shahrukh Khan held his nerve and guided Punjab Kings to victory with three balls to spare.

The match was filled with tense moments, including Rahul's stunning catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma and the close run-out call for Raza in the 17th over. But in the end, Punjab Kings held their nerve and secured a thrilling win, with Shahrukh Khan playing a key role in finishing off the game in the last over with a fine boundary.