New Delhi, May 23 -- In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter, Shreyas Iyer finally delivered his long-awaited maiden century in the tournament. His explosive unbeaten knock powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), ending a painful six-game losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Lucknow Super Giants had earlier set a competitive target of 196/6 in their full 20 overs. But Punjab Kings chased it down with ease, finishing at 200/3 in just 18 overs. Shreyas Iyer turned the game on its head with a sensational 101 off only 51 balls.

Shreyas Iyer walked in at a crucial juncture and took charge straight away. His innings mixed classy drives, fierce pulls, and towering sixes that ...