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Lucknow Super Giants: Shikhar Dhawan’s valiant knock of 70 runs went in vain as Lucknow Super Giants riding on debutant Mayank Yadav's three wickets for 27, beat Punjab Kings by 21 runs to clinch their first win of the season, here at Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Chasing the daunting target of 200 to win, Punjab Kings got off to a cracking start as Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow added 102 runs for the first wicket. They scored 61 runs in the powerplay overs. Bairstow, known for his attack intent took the charge of scoring quick runs as Dhawan took the role of anchoring the inning.