India, May 23 -- Punjab Kings have kept themselves alive for a spot in the playoffs with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday at the Ekana Stadium, thereby also breaking their six-game losing streak. Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten ton powered the Punjab Kings past the total of 196. Punjab Kings' seven-wicket victory means the Delhi Capitals have also been knocked out of the playoffs race, with only three teams remaining for the sole playoffs spot, including the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals.

How can Punjab Kings qualify for the playoffs after beating the Lucknow Super Giants?

With 15 points in their kitty, the Punjab Kings are still no guarantee for the playoffs spot. They ...