Punjab stays alive in IPL playoffs race after Shreyas Iyer’s maiden hundred
Shreyas Iyer has hit 101 not out and Punjab Kings have stayed in the hunt for the Indian Premier League knockouts.
Punjab ended a six-match losing streak on Saturday.
Suryansh Shedge shepherded Iyer to his maiden IPL hundred as Punjab reached 200-3 in 18 overs and topped Lucknow Super Giants’ 196-6 by seven wickets.
Punjab has moved into the fourth and last open playoff spot but could be bumped out by Sunday’s results.
Rajasthan Royals plays at Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders host Delhi Capitals on the last day of league games.
Victory for Rajasthan will knock out Punjab and Kolkata.
Delhi was eliminated on Saturday owing to Punjab’s win.
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