LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026 Highlights: Shreyas Iyer’s Stunning Century Keeps Punjab Playoff Hopes Alive

Shreyas Iyer’s Maiden IPL Hundred Revives Punjab Kings’ Playoff Dream

Punjab Kings finally ended their painful six-match losing streak with a spectacular seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 68 of TATA IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium.

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With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, PBKS delivered under immense pressure, chasing down a competitive target of 197 in just 18 overs. The night belonged entirely to captain Shreyas Iyer, who produced a sensational unbeaten century — his first ever in IPL history — to keep Punjab’s season alive.

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 Josh Inglis Leads LSG Recovery

After being asked to bat first, Lucknow Super Giants suffered early blows.

Punjab’s pace attack struck quickly:

• Azmatullah Omarzai removed Arshin Kulkarni for a duck
• Marco Jansen dismissed Nicholas Pooran cheaply

LSG were reduced to:

 20/2

inside the opening three overs.

However, Josh Inglis once again showcased his outstanding form.

The Australian wicketkeeper-batter played a magnificent innings of:

 72 off 44 balls

featuring:

• 9 boundaries
• 2 sixes

He absorbed pressure beautifully before shifting gears aggressively during the middle overs.

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 Ayush Badoni’s “AB Mode” Changes Momentum

Just when Punjab seemed to regain control, Ayush Badoni unleashed complete chaos.

The young batter smashed:

 43 off just 18 balls

with:

• 5 fours
• 3 sixes

His fearless assault dramatically lifted Lucknow’s scoring rate and pushed PBKS onto the back foot.

But Yuzvendra Chahal responded brilliantly.

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 Chahal Turns the Match Again

After a difficult previous outing, Chahal delivered a crucial comeback spell.

He first outfoxed Ayush Badoni through a smart stumping from Prabhsimran Singh before dismissing Rishabh Pant for 26.

The leg-spinner finished with:

 2/25

and played a major role in preventing Lucknow from crossing 210.

Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 37 off 20 balls gave LSG a strong finish as they closed on:

196/6

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 Punjab’s Nightmare Start

Punjab’s chase began in disastrous fashion.

Mohammed Shami struck on:

the very first ball

of the innings as Priyansh Arya departed for a golden duck.

Soon after, Cooper Connolly also fell cheaply, leaving PBKS in deep trouble at:

 22/2

inside 3 overs.

With the season slipping away, captain Shreyas Iyer stepped up.

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 Shreyas Iyer Produces Captaincy Masterclass

Under immense pressure, Shreyas Iyer delivered one of the finest innings of IPL 2026.

He first rebuilt calmly alongside Prabhsimran Singh before completely taking over the chase.

The PBKS skipper remained unbeaten on:

 101* off just 51 balls

including:

• 11 boundaries
• 5 sixes
• Strike Rate: 198+

It was:

 Iyer’s maiden IPL century

and arguably the biggest knock of Punjab’s season.

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 Prabhsimran Singh’s Fearless Support

While Iyer anchored the innings, Prabhsimran Singh played the perfect attacking role.

The opener smashed:

 69 off 39 balls

taking apart the LSG spinners and maintaining pressure on the bowlers throughout the chase.

Together:

• Iyer + Prabhsimran added 140 runs
• completely flipped the momentum
• buried LSG’s bowling attack

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LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026: Player of the Match — Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer was deservedly named:

Player of the Match

for his sensational unbeaten century that:

• ended Punjab’s losing streak
• revived playoff hopes
• showcased elite leadership under pressure

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LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026: Match Summary

Lucknow Super Giants – 196/6 (20 Overs)

• Josh Inglis – 72 (44)
• Ayush Badoni – 43 (18)
• Abdul Samad – 37* (20)

Best PBKS Bowlers

• Yuzvendra Chahal – 2/25
• Marco Jansen – 2/33

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Punjab Kings – 200/3 (18 Overs)

• Shreyas Iyer – 101* (51)
• Prabhsimran Singh – 69 (39)

Best LSG Bowlers

• Mohammed Shami – 2/45

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LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026: Turning Point of the Match

The game completely shifted during the:

Iyer–Prabhsimran partnership.

After PBKS collapsed to 22/2, the duo counterattacked fearlessly, destroyed the middle overs, and ensured the required rate never became a problem.

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LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026: What This Means

  Punjab Kings

• Playoff hopes stay alive
• Six-match losing streak finally ends
• Confidence returns before final league games

  Lucknow Super Giants

• Another strong batting effort wasted
• Bowling struggles continue
• Season officially ends without momentum

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