Shreyas Iyer's selfless act of sacrificing his century for the team's success in Punjab Kings’ IPL opener against Gujarat Titans earned widespread praise. Co-owner Preity Zinta applauded Iyer's leadership and team-first mentality, stating, 'Some 97s are better than a hundred.' Iyer's 97-run knock and strategic decision helped PBKS achieve an imposing total and secured the Player of the Match award.
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