"Take a bow": Fans goes berserk after Shreyas Iyer records his maiden IPL century vs LSG

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) finally broke the deadlock. The bounce back in their final match of the IPL 2026 group stage. Despite losing a couple of wickets early in the run chase, PBKS claimed their much-awaited win against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Shreyas Iyer played a captain’s knock at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, leading the team from the front to secure the crucial two points from the must-win match. Because of the win tonight, PBKS’s chances for the play-offs remain in balance. Shreyas Iyer remains unbeaten for 101 off 51, and Punjab won the match by 7 wickets and 12 balls to spare.

Shreyas Iyer finishes the business in style vs LSG

This result will not only improve their points tally but will also refresh their net run rate. As there are multiple teams still active in the race for the play-offs, the net run rate could play a crucial role in deciding the fourth team to qualify for the play-offs of IPL 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are the three teams that are already qualified for the next round.

Shreyas Iyer finishes the game in style. By hitting a maximum on the final ball of the 18^th over, the middle-order batter not only secures the win but also completes his T20 century. Iyer’s 51-ball knock is decorated with eleven 4s and five 6s, and his strike rate is 198.04.

PBKS was in danger early in the chase

Batting first, the home team, Lucknow Super Giants, put on a well competitive total of 196 in exchange for 6 wickets in 20 overs. PBKS found themselves in trouble early in the run chase as Mohammed Shami dismissed Priyansh Arya on the very first ball of the innings. On the third over, he cliched the stumps of Cooper Connolly as well.

At that moment, when another defeat started to loom over the Punjab Kings camp, Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh stood tall. While Singh lost his wicket for 69 off 39, Iyer continued his dominance over the Lucknow Super Giants and eventually got his maiden hundred and a much-needed win at once. After this match, the Kings are back in the top four. They are currently in 4^th place with 15 points and =0.309 net run rate.

Notable reactions by the fans on Shreyas Iyer’s match-defining century

𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 💯

A scintillating show in the chase and a 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 #TATAIPL 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱 for Shreyas Iyer 👏

Updates ▶️ https://t.co/2ADKr4dqhi#KhelBindaas | #LSGvPBKS pic.twitter.com/Q5sabMbsOo

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 23, 2026

MAIDEN IPL HUNDRED FOR SHREYAS IYER 😍🔥

- Chasing 196 runs in the must win game, Shreyas smashed an iconic Hundred at Ekana Stadium, The True leader of Punjab Kings forever, A Champion in IPL history. pic.twitter.com/I5qUhoiJTX

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 23, 2026

Captains Inning by Captain Shreyas Iyer at Ekana #PBKSvsLSG #LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/Q4FJc4sH0L

— LeoMen 🍋 (@lomennTea) May 23, 2026

SHREYAS IYER, TAKE A BOW! 🫡 A magnificent, match-winning century from the skipper to keep Punjab Kings alive in the playoff race! 🔴 Smashed the LSG bowlers all over the park. Leading from the front! 💥 #IPL2026 #PBKS #ShreyasIyer pic.twitter.com/ZM10bcPv73

— WorldTESTCricketHQ (@WorldCricketMW) May 23, 2026

-Faced unreal criticism
-Got all the blame for bowlers conceding 200+ in every game
-Did his best in the field
-Never did cringe stuff on social media
-Silently let his bat talk

Shreyas Iyer, i know that this season might not end on a good note but God please be kind to him. 😭 pic.twitter.com/7cxDDcjqo5

— Saraansh Sharma (@stlucia_92off41) May 23, 2026

shreyas iyer 1st century 101
Very good batting ever ipl career #shreyasiyar #pbksvslsg #lsgvspbks pic.twitter.com/zXJCusfGCB

— drinkman (@shayranamahfil) May 23, 2026

Shreyas Iyer is a Fierrrrrr !!

Under pressure,Big match ...Shreyas is always there , Big Match Player !!#LSGvsPBKS

— Saravjeet Singh (@sssandhu020) May 23, 2026

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