Maiden IPL ton from Shreyas Iyer guides PBKS past LSG by 7-wickets

Skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed a majestic maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century, scoring 101 runs off just 51 balls, to guide Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a commanding 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday night. Iyer's brilliant innings, laced with 11 fours and 5 sixes, was well-supported by a fluent 69 from Prabhsimran Singh, who faced 39 deliveries. Together, they anchored the chase after PBKS lost early wickets.

Chasing a target of 197, PBKS had a shaky start as Mohammed Shami removed Priyansh Arya for a golden duck in the first over and then dismissed Cooper Connolly for 18. However, Iyer and Prabhsimran steadied the innings, taking the score to 105-2 after 10 overs. Prabhsimran reached his sixth half-century of the season before Iyer brought up his own half-century. The duo continued their aggressive approach, pushing the score past 150 in just 14 overs.

Despite losing Prabhsimran for 69 in the 16th over, Iyer continued his assault, bringing down the equation to 15 runs needed off 24 balls. He, along with Suryansh Shedge, sealed the match in the 18th over. Iyer fittingly brought up his maiden IPL hundred with a six off the last ball of the innings, securing a crucial win for PBKS. This victory moved Punjab Kings up to fourth place in the standings with 15 points, concluding their group-stage campaign on a high note.

Earlier, LSG posted a competitive total of 196/6, with key contributions from Josh Inglis and Abdul Samad, despite consistent breakthroughs from the Punjab bowling attack. Lucknow got off to a flying start, but Punjab's bowlers managed to pull back the momentum with regular wickets, setting the stage for a thrilling chase.

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I think he has really improved so much, become more confident.