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Shreyas Iyer entered an elite IPL list alongside Virat Kohli after smashing a match-winning century against LSG in PBKS’ must-win IPL 2026 clash.

Shreyas Iyer became only the fourth IPL captain to score a century in a successful run chase after his unbeaten 101* against LSG.

PBKS defeated LSG by chasing 197 in just 18 overs to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive.

Shreyas Iyer joins Virat Kohli in elite list after guiding PBKS to emphatic win over LSG with blistering ton

Shreyas Iyer joins Virat Kohli in elite list after guiding PBKS to emphatic win 

Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are fighting for the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs

PBKS' playoff hopes rekindled after thrashing LSG by 7 wickets

DC and RR are also in playoffs contention 

RR's Riyan Parag (L), PBKS' Shreyas Iyer (C) and KKR's Ajinkya Rahane in frame. (X)

DECODED: Here's how PBKS, KKR, RR make it to playoffs after LSG's defeat elimina

Shreyas Iyer revealed the unusual ritual PBKS abandoned before their must-win clash against LSG after smashing his maiden IPL century in IPL 2026.

Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden IPL century and revealed that PBKS skipped team meetings before the crucial clash against LSG.

Iyer’s unbeaten 101 off 51 balls and Prabhsimran Singh’s 69 helped PBKS chase down 196 in 18 overs to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive.

'Today I literally told Ricky that let's...': Shreyas Iyer reveals unusual ritual PBKS abandoned before bulldozing LSG

'Today I literally told Ricky that let's...': Iyer reveals unusual ritual break

Punjab Kings (PBKS) rode on Shreyas Iyer's blistering century to bulldoze Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to keep themselves in IPL 2026 playoff contention

PBKS notched a thumping 7-wicket win over LSG

This win kept PBKS' playoff hopes alive

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (IPL)

Iyer's century keeps PBKS' playoff hopes alive as LSG 7-wicket loss knock out DC

Finn Allen and Liam Livingstone are set to feature in the inaugural edition of a newly launched T20 league.

Finn Allen and Liam Livingstone will headline Glasgow Cosmic in the inaugural European T20 Premier League.

The franchise also includes stars like Josh Philippe, Lungi Ngidi and Kamindu Mendis in its squad.

Finn Allen, Liam Livingstone set to feature in this T20 league post IPL 2026

Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Smriti Mandhana said that Team India is entering the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with immense confidence and hunger, fueled by their recent ODI World Cup triumph and a historic T20I series victory over Australia

Smriti Mandhana revealed that Team India is hungry for winning T20 World Cup 2026

India will kick off their World Cup campaign against Pakistan

India's superstar batter Smriti Mandhana in this frame. (Getty)

Smriti Mandhana confident of India winning Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title, say

Cooper Connolly entered an elite IPL list during PBKS’ crucial clash against LSG after continuing his remarkable debut season in IPL 2026.

Cooper Connolly became the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history during a debut season with 491 runs in IPL 2026.

PBKS must beat LSG and depend on other results to stay alive in the playoff race.

IPL 2026: Cooper Connolly trails compatriot Shaun Marsh in elite IPL list after hitting...

IPL 2026: Cooper Connolly trails compatriot Shaun Marsh in elite IPL list with..

Mumbai Indians have roped in Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements for Quinton de Kock, Raj Angad Bawa ahead of their last league match of IPL 2026 

Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir has joined MI as Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa's replacements

MI will play their last league match of the IPL 2026 against RR

Former RCB's star batter Mahipal Lomror in this frame. (Getty)

MI announce replacements for Quinton de Kock, Raj Angad Bawa ahead of RR clash

IPL 2026: KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed that the team will maintain their established approach heading into their must-win clash against Delhi Capitals

KKR will take on DC in their must-win IPL 2026 clash

Meanwhile, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar said that KKR won't change their approach for the high-stakes clash

KKR players celebrate with each other in this frame. (X)

'The attitude will remain unchanged': KKR head coach clears intention ahead of m

RCB suffered a massive setback ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs as star batter Jacob Bethell was ruled out due to injury.

Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left finger injury sustained against PBKS.

Despite the setback, RCB finished at the top of the points table and will now face GT in Qualifier 1.

Big blow to RCB as star batter ruled out of IPL 2026 playoffs due to injury

Rajasthan Royals have announced Emanjot Chahal as Ravi Singh's injury replacement ahead of their last league match of the Indian Premier League 2026

Emanjot Chahal has joined RR's squad as Ravi Singh's replacement for rest of IPL 2026

Ravi Singh, who featured in just one match of IPL 2026, has been ruled out of IPL due to hamstring injury

Rajasthan Royals' fans in this frame. (Getty)

IPL 2026: RR announce Chahal as injury replacement ahead of must-win clash vs MI

KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar praised Varun Chakaravarthy’s toughness after the spinner continued to play despite battling multiple injuries in IPL 2026.


Abhishek Nayar lauds Varun Chakaravarthy for playing through pain and injuries.

Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 10 wickets for KKR in IPL 2026 despite fitness concerns.

Varun Chakaravarthy in this frame. (X)

KKR coach reacts to Varun Chakaravarthy injury controversy

Rishabh Pant issued an emotional apology to Lucknow Super Giants fans after the franchise’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign ended in elimination from the playoff race.

LSG captain Rishabh Pant issued a heartfelt apology to the franchise’s supporters during the toss.

With LSG already eliminated from the playoff race, Pant admitted that the season had been extremely disappointing.

'I want to say sorry to our fans': Rishabh Pant makes emotional admission after LSG’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign

'I want to say sorry to...': Rishabh Pant makes emotional admission after...

Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and elected to bowl first Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash

PBKS won the toss and invited LSG to bat first

Here are the playing XIs of both the teams:

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and LSG skipper Rishabh Pant in this frame. (X)

IPL 2026: PBKS opt to bowl vs LSG, Tendulkar comes in; Playing XIs revealed

Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene talked about ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah's disappointing show in the Indian Premier League 2026

Jasprit Bumrah didn't have a great outing in the ongoing IPL 2026

Bumrah has taken just four wickets across 13 matches

Mumbai Indians' superstar pacer Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (X)

'We tried it, didn't work': MI's head coach's confession on Bumrah's flop show

Former CSK batter Subramanian Badrinath hailed Jamie Overton as Chennai Super Kings’ standout performer in IPL 2026 despite the team’s disappointing campaign.

Subramanian Badrinath labels Jamie Overton as CSK’s best player in IPL 2026.

Jamie Overton picked 14 wickets and scored 136 runs before injury cut short his season.

CSK players in this frame. (X)

Not Sanju Samson, Subramaniam Badrinath picks this player as CSK's real MVP 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli was spotted ignoring Sunrisers Hyderabad's during players' customary handshake after the match

Virat Kohli refused to shake hands with Travis Head after SRH vs RCB clash

Virat Kohli and Travis Head had a bit of a heated exchange during the match

Virat Kohli ignores Travis Head during team's customary handshake post SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 clash. (Screenshot)

'At least he should have...': Kohli's post-match gesture towards Head questioned

Rajasthan Royals (RR) coach addressed the growing discussions surrounding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fitness during IPL 2026.

Trevor Penney finally broke silence on the growing discussions surrounding teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fitness.

The 15-year-old RR opener has taken the tournament by storm with his fearless batting and six-hitting ability.

'He doesn't really have to...': RR coach addresses growing debate around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fitness

RR coach addresses growing debate around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fitness

Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

ICC is considering major ODI rule changes ahead of World Cup 2027, including allowing head coaches to enter the field during drinks breaks.

ICC may allow head coaches to directly interact with players on the field during ODI drinks breaks.

New ODI rules could be implemented during India’s upcoming series against Afghanistan.

Rohit Sharma, Jay Shah and Gautam Gambhir in this frame. (X)

ICC could introduce two major ODI rule changes ahead of World Cup 2027

Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are hanging by a thread as even a win against LSG may not guarantee them a place in the top four.

Even a victory against the already-eliminated LSG in today’s clash won't guarantee them a place in the top four.

The first thing PBKS must do is beat LSG in their final league-stage fixture.

PBKS' IPL 2026 playoff equation decoded: Why even a victory over LSGs may not be enough to qualify