IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer’s maiden IPL ton keeps PBKS playoff hopes alive with big win over LSG
Punjab Kings ended a six-match losing streak with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants.
Captain Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten century, supported by Prabhsimran Singh's quickfire 69.
This win propels Punjab to fourth place, but their playoff qualification still depends on other match outcomes.
Lucknow had earlier posted 196/6 thanks to Josh Inglis and Ayush Badoni.
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