Punjab Kings kept ipl 2026 Playoff hopes remain alive with a resounding seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. LSG suffered early setbacks, but Josh Inglis led the innings with a brilliant inning of 72 runs in 44 balls, while Ayush Badoni scored 43 runs in 18 balls and Abdul Samad scored 37 not out in 20 balls to help LSG score 196/6. Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal took two wickets each for PBKS.
In reply, PBKS chased the target in just 18 overs despite losing Priyansh Arya on the first ball. Prabhsimran Singh scored 69 runs in 39 balls, while Shreyas Iyer scored 101 not out in 51 balls. His 140-run stand sealed the victory and eliminated Delhi Capitals from the tournament.
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Josh Inglis presented a show
LSG lost two wickets in quick succession, but Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis played a brilliant counter-innings. He scored 72 runs in 44 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 163.64. Inglis also stitched a crucial partnership with Rishabh Pant, helping Lucknow Super Giants recover and post a competitive total on the board.
Prabhsimran-Shreyas dominated in LSG
Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer were completely dominant for Punjab Kings. Prabhasimran played a quickfire inning of 69 runs in 39 balls, while captain Iyer led from the front with a sensational innings of 101 not out in 51 balls. The duo stitched a big partnership and helped PBKS win in style, with Iyer finishing the game with a six.
PBKS keeps playoff hopes alive
Punjab Kings remained in the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs with a seven-wicket win over LSG. This win boosted their chances significantly as they now depend on the results of the remaining league matches. PBKS have kept the door open for a place in the next round and remain in strong contention for the final playoff spot.
who said what?
Rishabh Pant, Lucknow Super Giants (losing captain)
Initial thoughts are – it's hard. Still have to take the pill regardless of everything. You can always find 5-10 more but I think that was enough overall. But at the same time you know that batting becomes easier in the second innings in Ekana. Want to see positivity as a team. Sometimes thinking without accountability is hard work.
Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings (winning captain) and Player of the Match
To be honest, I am very happy. This is my first century and it came at the right time when the team needed it. Excited with their (bowlers) performance. It's a surreal feeling when you finish the game and score a century. Today was one of those days when I felt great. We didn't say anything, just kept the matter simple. Today I actually told Ricky let's not have a team meeting.
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