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Iyer Century Powers Punjab Kings Past LSG
24 May
Summary
- Captain Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten century to lead his team to victory.
- Punjab Kings chased down a target of 197 runs in just 18 overs.
- The win keeps Punjab Kings' playoff hopes alive in IPL 2026.
Punjab Kings revitalized their IPL 2026 playoff aspirations with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants. Captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase with a magnificent unbeaten 101 off 51 deliveries, his maiden IPL century, steering his team to 200/3 with 18 overs bowled.
Prabhsimran Singh provided crucial support with a rapid 69 off 39 balls, forming a vital 140-run partnership for the third wicket. This victory propelled Punjab Kings to fourth place with 15 points, though their playoff qualification hinges on other match outcomes.
Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants posted 196/6, buoyed by Josh Inglis's 72 and Ayush Badoni's explosive 43 off 18 balls. Despite these efforts, Punjab's strong chase, led by Iyer, proved decisive.
