‘I spent big money on Shreyas Iyer for a reason’: Ponting after PBKS revive playoff hopes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131284518.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century powered Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Iyer's leadership and temperament, highlighting his significant investment in the player.
The win, ending a six-match losing streak, now sees PBKS await other results to determine their playoff fate.
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