LSG vs PBKS Highlights: Shreyas Iyer leads with maiden IPL century as Punjab Kings stay alive in playoffs race

Shreyas Iyer wins the Player of the Match award for his match-winning hundred today.

"Ecstatic, first hundred of the season, we won eventually after six consecutive losses. Support MI tomorrow. Elated by the bowling performance after going for 16 off the first over, Azmat bowled brilliant ... it's all about momentum in this situation, Yuzi got a crucial wicket of Pant, he showed his character after leaking runs in the previous game ... I know if I give myself time in the middle and time the ball, rather than getting on top of the ball ... I know I need to stay out there for as long as possible."

"It's a tough one, we have to bite the bullet, keep our head high, has been a lot of learning ... tough season for us for sure. I think we scored enough, it's harder in the second innings because the batting gets easier, that's why everyone wants to field first. As a team we want to look at the positives, Josh Inglis, Mitch Marsh, Prince had a terrific season, Mohsin coming back from injury ... Shami bhai. Definitely a lot of positives. It's been a long season, we promise to come back stronger next year."

Cometh the hour, cometh the Captain! 🫡🔥

🎥 What a way to bring up a maiden #TATAIPL ton and seal victory 👏

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If RR lose against MI in the afternoon game tomorrow, then to overcome Punjab's net run rate, KKR need to beat Delhi Capitals by 77 runs if they score 200 while batting first. If they are batting second, then Ajinkya Rahane's side needs to chase 180 total inside 12.4 overs.

These odds are looking almost impossible, considering Delhi is playing with a nothing-to-lose attitude tomorrow.

With 15 points in 14 games, Punjab Kings jump to 4th position in the points table with net run rate of 0.309. Delhi Capitals, who play KKR tomorrow, are officially eliminated.

PBKS now need RR and KKR lose their last game tomorrow. RR are ahead in the race as they can secure the last playoff spot with 16 points if they beat MI at Wankhede tomorrow.

KKR can also make the playoffs, but they need RR to lose against MI tomorrow, and then they have to beat DC by a big margin to overcome Punjab's NRR.

Shreyas Iyer finishes the game with a stunning six off Mohsin Khan. PBKS captain also brings up his maiden IPL century after 146 innings as Punjab Kings record a dominant win to go 4th in the points table.

Shreyas top-scored with 101* off 51 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes.

LSG - 196/6 in 20 overs

PBKS - 200/3 in 18 overs

Punjab Kings win by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)

Arjun Tendulkar concedes just 5 runs off his last over as he finishes with 1 for 36 on his LSG debut. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer is one big shot away from his maiden IPL century.

Shreyas Iyer - 94 off 48 balls

Suryansh Shedge - 3 off 4 balls

PBKS - 187/3 in 17 overs (CRR 11.00, RRR 3.33)

Punjab Kings need 10 runs in 18 balls to win the game

Shreyash Iyer launches Mohammed Shami for 3 sixes in an over to crush LSG's remaining hopes. A brilliant batting from Shreyas, who is now 8 runs away from his century.

Shreyas Iyer - 92 off 46 balls

Suryansh Shedge - 0 off 0 balls

PBKS - 182/3 in 16 overs (CRR 11.37, RRR 3.75)

Punjab Kings need 15 runs in 24 balls to win the game

Partnership broken. Shreyas Iyer finds two back-to-back fours off Arjun Tendulkar, but the bowler fights back with Prabhsimran Singh's wicket with a stunning yorker for an LBW dismissal.

Prabhsimran scored 69 off 39 balls. Suryansh Shedge comes in at No. 5.

PBKS - 162/3 in 15 overs (CRR 10.80, RRR 7.00)

Punjab Kings need 35 runs in 30 balls to win the game

Prabhsimran survives. Ayush Badoni pulled off a stunning catch at mid off, but the replay shows the ball touching the ground. Prabhsimran and Shreyas both find a four each off Prince Yadav as PBKS reach 150.

Shreyas Iyer - 61 off 36 balls

Prabhsimran Singh - 68 off 37 balls

PBKS - 150/2 in 14 overs (CRR 10.71, RRR 7.83)

Punjab Kings need 47 runs in 36 balls to win the game

Shreyas Iyer brings up his fifty in 33 balls and celebrates it with a huge six off Digvesh Rathi in the 13th over. A big 14-run over as Punjab move close to a big win.

Shreyas Iyer - 56 off 34 balls

Prabhsimran Singh - 62 off 33 balls

PBKS - 139/2 in 13 overs (CRR 10.69, RRR 8.28)

Punjab Kings need 58 runs in 42 balls to win the game

Prabhsimran Singh smashes Mohsin Khan for two fours as he brings up his 6th fifty of the season in 28 balls. An incredible batting from the PBKS opener after a slow start today.

Shreyas Iyer - 48 off 31 balls

Prabhsimran Singh - 56 off 30 balls

PBKS - 125/2 in 12 overs (CRR 10.41, RRR 9.00)

Punjab Kings need 72 runs in 48 balls to win the game

Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh continue to find runs in the middle overs and are looking destined to play big innings. Punjab reach 100 and are looking favourites to win the game with 8 wickets in hand.

Shreyas Iyer - 47 off 30 balls

Prabhsimran Singh - 43 off 25 balls

PBKS - 111/2 in 11 overs (CRR 10.09, RRR 9.55)

Punjab Kings need 86 runs in 54 balls to win the game

Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer find 3 boundaries off Arjun Tendulkar's second over. A stunning comeback from PBKS after losing two early wickets.

Shreyas Iyer - 33 off 22 balls

Prabhsimran Singh - 40 off 21 balls

PBKS - 94/2 in 9 overs (CRR 10.44, RRR 9.36)

Punjab Kings need 103 runs in 66 balls to win the game

Rishabh Pant drops Prabhsimran behind as Arjun Tendulkar misses out on his maiden wicket for LSG. A good start from Arjun, conceding 4 runs in the first over after the powerplay.

Shreyas Iyer - 26 off 17 balls

Prabhsimran Singh - 22 off 14 balls

PBKS - 69/2 in 7 overs (CRR 9.85, RRR 9.84)

Punjab Kings need 128 runs in 78 balls to win the game