Shreyas Iyer Powers Punjab Kings to Seven-Wicket Win Over Lucknow Super Giants with Maiden IPL Ton
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- •Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden IPL century (102 off 56 balls) to guide Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
- •Brad Haddin praised Iyer’s leadership, emphasizing his ability to read the game and perform under pressure.
- •Rishabh Pant struggled with both captaincy and batting, scoring just 28 runs in LSG’s losing effort.
- •Tom Moody indicated that LSG may reconsider Pant’s leadership role, hinting at potential future changes.
- •LSG’s total of 190 for six was anchored by KL Rahul (67) and Nicholas Pooran (41).
- •Punjab Kings had lost several matches in the final over or last ball earlier in the season, prompting Haddin to highlight the need for improvement in high-pressure moments.
- •The win provided Punjab Kings with a crucial boost in the IPL 2026 points table.
Lucknow, May 23, 2026 — Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer delivered a standout performance on Friday evening, smashing his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century to lead his team to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium here. The right-handed batsman’s unbeaten 102 off 56 deliveries, featuring 11 fours and three sixes, anchored PBKS to a total of 192 for three in 17.4 overs, comfortably chasing down LSG’s 190 for six.






