IPL 2026 | 'My bat is the prize': Shreyas Iyer reveals dressing-room contest behind Punjab Kings run-fest
Punjab Kings secured a dominant 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants, propelling them to the top of the table. Captain Shreyas Iyer revealed a light-hearted six-hitting contest in the dressing room fueled the team's batting prowess, with Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashing centuries to post a season-high 254/7.
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was all smiles when he came for the post-match presentation after his side registered a big 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Mullanpur on Sunday. With this win, Punjab Kings jumped to the top of the table with 5 wins in 6 matches, 11 points, and a net run rate of +1. 420.
After the massive victory, Iyer revealed that a light-hearted six-hitting contest inside the dressing room has been the reason behind Punjab Kings' batting blitz. Devastating batters Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly made a mockery of the Lucknow Super Giants bowlers and powered their team to a mammoth 254/7 in 20 overs. — PunjabKingsIPL (@PunjabKingsIPL) Arya and Connolly smashed 93 and 87 respectively as PBKS posted 254/7 - the highest total of this IPL season.
The duo added 182 runs in just 13. 2 overs for a hugely entertaining second-wicket stand, taking PBKS past Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 250/3 - the previous highest total this season. In reply, LSG managed 200/5 and suffered a 54-run defeat.
"Exceptional partnership, some shots were jaw-dropping. Hitting fast bowlers off the back-foot straight. Composure in the middle overs was sensational," Iyer said during the post-match presentation.