200/3 (18.0)
CR : 11.11
196/6 (20.0)
CR : 9.80
Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Shreyas Iyer
101(51)*
Most Fours of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (11)
Most Dot Balls: Marco Jansen (11 Dots)
Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain & Player of the Match): "(On scoring a hundred) I am ecstatic to be honest. This is my first hundred of the season and it came at the right time when the team needed it. Nonetheless, we won eventually after 6 consecutive losses. I think it's a great positive and just hoping to support MI tomorrow.
(On the bowling performance) Elated by their performance. Even though we went 16 off the first over, just to get the game back towards us. Azmat bowled brilliantly I felt. The first two overs which he bowled, getting a wicket and saving those crucial runs, restricting them to almost 23 off 4 overs. Other than that I feel, it's all about momentum in this situation and just to get the game back, Yuzi bowled well. He got the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. I think kudos to him as he leaked a lot of runs in the last game. Now, he showed his character and coming up with this attitude, I think it's phenomenal.
(On his batting approach tonight) I know that if I give myself some time in the middle and also time the ball as much as possible rather than getting on top of the ball and trying to score of a good ball. I feel that it's necessary for me to stay out there as much as possible because then the runs keep coming and also the partnership keeps building. And Prabh the way he took on the bowlers was exceptional. He seriously showed us what he is capable of. He was temperamentally active and the communication we had in the middle was sensational. Good to see the strokes that he played.
(Responsibility on his shoulders as captain of PBKS) It's a surreal feeling especially when you finish off the game and you score a century. I think all the batters dream about that. Today I personally felt super. I was in a great mind space. I knew what I wanted, knew how the wicket was playing, kind of reading the situation and how the wicket was playing helped me to score my runs and the partnership was crucial. That creates the momentum in the game and just to win it from there, I'm elated.
(Any message to the team ahead of this game?) We didn't say anything. We kept it simple rather than having meetings, putting more pressure on the boys. You kind of get lost in the previous losses when you discuss a lot. It's important that you let them be. Free flow of mind is required in crucial matches. You don't want to make them overthink in pressure situations. Today I literally told Ricky that let's not do any team meetings. Let's just head to the ground and do our rituals which we've been doing consistently and we could see the result."
(On the bowling performance) Elated by their performance. Even though we went 16 off the first over, just to get the game back towards us. Azmat bowled brilliantly I felt. The first two overs which he bowled, getting a wicket and saving those crucial runs, restricting them to almost 23 off 4 overs. Other than that I feel, it's all about momentum in this situation and just to get the game back, Yuzi bowled well. He got the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. I think kudos to him as he leaked a lot of runs in the last game. Now, he showed his character and coming up with this attitude, I think it's phenomenal.
(On his batting approach tonight) I know that if I give myself some time in the middle and also time the ball as much as possible rather than getting on top of the ball and trying to score of a good ball. I feel that it's necessary for me to stay out there as much as possible because then the runs keep coming and also the partnership keeps building. And Prabh the way he took on the bowlers was exceptional. He seriously showed us what he is capable of. He was temperamentally active and the communication we had in the middle was sensational. Good to see the strokes that he played.
(Responsibility on his shoulders as captain of PBKS) It's a surreal feeling especially when you finish off the game and you score a century. I think all the batters dream about that. Today I personally felt super. I was in a great mind space. I knew what I wanted, knew how the wicket was playing, kind of reading the situation and how the wicket was playing helped me to score my runs and the partnership was crucial. That creates the momentum in the game and just to win it from there, I'm elated.
(Any message to the team ahead of this game?) We didn't say anything. We kept it simple rather than having meetings, putting more pressure on the boys. You kind of get lost in the previous losses when you discuss a lot. It's important that you let them be. Free flow of mind is required in crucial matches. You don't want to make them overthink in pressure situations. Today I literally told Ricky that let's not do any team meetings. Let's just head to the ground and do our rituals which we've been doing consistently and we could see the result."
Longest Losing Streak for PBKS in IPL:
7 in 2015
6 in 2026 (Streak Ended Tonight)*
5 in 2011, 2018 & 2020
7 in 2015
6 in 2026 (Streak Ended Tonight)*
5 in 2011, 2018 & 2020
IPL Seasons with Most Individual 100s:
14 in 2026*
14 in 2024
12 in 2023
9 in 2025
8 in 2022
14 in 2026*
14 in 2024
12 in 2023
9 in 2025
8 in 2022
Most 200+ totals in an IPL Season:
9 - SRH in 2026
9* - PBKS in 2026*
8 - GT in 2025
8 - PBKS in 2025
8 - RCB in 2026
9 - SRH in 2026
9* - PBKS in 2026*
8 - GT in 2025
8 - PBKS in 2025
8 - RCB in 2026
Most 200+ Totals by a Team in IPL:
42 - RCB
41* - PBKS*
40 - CSK
42 - RCB
41* - PBKS*
40 - CSK
Most Player of the Match Awards as Captain in IPL:
17 - MS Dhoni
13 - Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma
11 - Virat Kohli
9 - KL Rahul
8 - Virender Sehwag, David Warner, Shreyas Iyer*
17 - MS Dhoni
13 - Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma
11 - Virat Kohli
9 - KL Rahul
8 - Virender Sehwag, David Warner, Shreyas Iyer*
Punjab Kings are back to winning ways and what a massive victory this turned out to be for them! Another disappointing defeat at home for LSG as they remain rooted to the bottom of the points table. A magnificent century from Shreyas Iyer led the way, with the skipper stepping up when his side needed him the most.
Two massive clashes await tomorrow! The spotlight will firmly be on the game at the Wankhede Stadium where Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals. A win for the Royals seals their place as the fourth and final playoff team, while a defeat opens the door for both PBKS and KKR.
Later in the evening, KKR host DC at the Eden Gardens. The Men in Purple will be closely following the result from Mumbai because if RR lose, KKR must secure a huge win to overtake PBKS on NRR. If they fail to do so, Punjab Kings will officially qualify for the playoffs.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ajay Pal Singh, Ninaad Dixit and AkshayaKrishna Polya, along with scorers/analysts Paras Yadav and Manish Bishnoi, and statistician Aman, who brought you all the updates from this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE👋
Two massive clashes await tomorrow! The spotlight will firmly be on the game at the Wankhede Stadium where Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals. A win for the Royals seals their place as the fourth and final playoff team, while a defeat opens the door for both PBKS and KKR.
Later in the evening, KKR host DC at the Eden Gardens. The Men in Purple will be closely following the result from Mumbai because if RR lose, KKR must secure a huge win to overtake PBKS on NRR. If they fail to do so, Punjab Kings will officially qualify for the playoffs.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ajay Pal Singh, Ninaad Dixit and AkshayaKrishna Polya, along with scorers/analysts Paras Yadav and Manish Bishnoi, and statistician Aman, who brought you all the updates from this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE👋