In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter, Shreyas Iyer finally delivered his long-awaited maiden century in the tournament. His explosive unbeaten knock powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), ending a painful six-game losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Lucknow Super Giants had earlier set a competitive target of 196/6 in their full 20 overs. But Punjab Kings chased it down with ease, finishing at 200/3 in just 18 overs. Shreyas Iyer turned the game on its head with a sensational 101 off only 51 balls.
Shreyas Iyer's explosive maiden IPL ton
Shreyas Iyer walked in at a crucial juncture and took charge straight away. His innings mixed classy drives, fierce pulls, and towering sixes that kept the crowd roaring. He stayed unbeaten till the end, anchoring the chase and ensuring the required run rate never became an issue.
Dramatic finish that sealed the victory
The real magic happened in the 18th over. Facing Mohsin Khan, Shreyas Iyer waited for a slower ball angled across him. He rocked back in his crease, got under the delivery perfectly, and mowed it flat and hard over the cow corner boundary for a massive six. This shot not only completed his maiden IPL hundred but also clinched the win for Punjab Kings with two overs to spare.
Pure joy followed. Iyer took off his helmet, raised both arms high, and broke into a big smile as teammate Suryansh Shedge rushed in to embrace him. The entire Punjab Kings squad, which had been standing anxiously near the boundary rope, erupted in loud applause the moment the ball cleared the ropes. The six-game losing streak was finally over, and their season had suddenly come back to life.
Social media erupts with celebrations
The moment the match ended, social media platforms went into overdrive. Fans flooded X with praise for Shreyas Iyer’s knock.
Shreyas Iyer on his century
“It's a surreal feeling when you finish off the game and score a century. All the batsmen dream of that. Today was one of those days when I personally felt super. Super from within. I was in a great mindspace. I knew what I wanted, knew how the wicket was playing. Kinda 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 seriously elated,” Shreyas Iyer said after winning the POTM.
