Punjab secure a key win over Lucknow in their final league-stage match as captain Iyer plays a decisive role at the top of the order. Across the innings, Iyer remains unbeaten on 101, striking 11 fours and five sixes while anchoring Punjab’s chase and maintaining control as the match progresses. His innings provides the difference needed for Punjab to reach the target and cross the finish line. The victory is also significant for Punjab’s campaign momentum, snapping a prolonged slump: the win ends a six-game losing streak. The win is framed as a turnaround led by the captain’s performance, with the scorecard reflecting both his contribution in runs and his ability to sustain an unbeaten knock through the latter stages of the chase. With the match taking place on Saturday as part of the league stage schedule, the result marks a late improvement for Punjab in the tournament standings and underscores Iyer’s impact with the bat.