Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a vital victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 7 wickets, keeping their hopes alive for the IPL 2026 playoffs. The match, held on Saturday, saw PBKS successfully chase down a target of 197 runs, finishing with 200/3 by the end of the 18th over. Captain Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 101 runs, supported by Prabhsimran Singh, who contributed 69 runs off 39 balls. Assistant coach Brad Haddin commended Iyer's leadership, emphasizing the importance of having players step up in critical moments. He noted Iyer's determination to make a difference, which was evident in his performance. Haddin also highlighted the team's all-round display, particularly the effective bowling that set the tone for the chase. With this win, PBKS climbed to fourth place in the points table with 15 points, and their playoff fate now rests on the results of the final league match between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.