‘I spent big money on Shreyas Iyer for a reason’: Ponting after PBKS revive playoff hopes

Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century powered Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Iyer's leadership and temperament, highlighting his significant investment in the player. The win, ending a six-match losing streak, now sees PBKS await other results to determine their playoff fate.