Ahmedabad: As Shashank Singh took out of the ground after 61*(30) in the final of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer was one of the first people to offer solitude. Punjab Kings (PBK) decreased by only six runs, who certainly hurt Shreyas, who shared earlier that winning means everything for him. A win on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium made him the first captain to win two consecutive IPL titles with two separate teams.In this season, Shres demonstrated selflessness of the highest order, the way he placed an inexperienced PBKS squad in the final. The Mohali-based franchise finished ninth in the previous version and was not eligible for the playoffs in 11 years.While Priyash Arya and Josh England were the first time in the IPL, the choice of Nehal Vahera and Azmatullah Omarjai also had limited experience. Shreyas had to overtake Glenn Maxwell and Lockey Ferguson due to injuries. The PBKS setup received a major setback in the playoffs following the unavailability of South African all -rounder Marco Jansen, who left the team due to the World Test Championship (WTC) final.Shreyas navigated all the challenges with his snow-thunder peace, maintained confidence through thick and thin. Despite the failures, there was a continuous emphasis on making the players feel safe.
Priyanash enjoyed quality support despite the period of inconsistency. The confidence show operated 24 -year -old to score 475 runs at a strike rate of 179.24 in its first IPL season. Shreyas strengthened opener Prabhasimran Singh, so that the past could realize his real ability after a topic-tape. Prabhasimran emerged as the highest scoring uncapormed player in IPL 2025, scoring 549 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 160.52.m. “Shreyas spoke to me like a friend. He says, ‘Just play in the way that suits you’, “Arya said.Even Wadera and Shashank felt their presence, bringing firmness in the middle and lower order. One of Wadera’s most prominent performances came in ‘Qualifier 2’, where he scored 48 runs in 29 balls, enabled PBK to pursue 204 against MI. Shashank experienced explosives and orders, whenever it is promoted.However, the most influential aspect of Shreyas’s captaincy was the way he batted. The captain of PBK scored 604 runs at 50.33 on an average.
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Did Shreyas Iyer’s leadership affect the PBKS squad positively?
39 sixes in IPL 2025 have the second largest number of sixes registered by an Indian batsman in the IPL season. The captain of the PBKS performed a batting masterclass in the second qualifier, with a beautiful amalgamation of aggression and composition during his unbeaten 87 off 41 balls. The Punjab -based franchise has been quite entertaining under Shreyas, especially in seven IPL 2025 matches. PBK hit 173 sixes during the season, compared to Lucknow Super Veterans (LSG), who stood 152 sixes, who collected 152 sixes.PBK head coach Ricky Ponting said, “Shreyas has a good hunger in his eyes.Who is that IPL player?Shreyas is known for his ability to move magic, which is definitely reflected in the change of bowling department. The same team that once struggled to protect big yogas performed extensively to win a large scale.While Arshdeep Singh (21 wickets) and Jansen (16 wickets) felt their presence, Shreyas supported Chahal (16 wickets) despite expensive mantras. The spinner repaid confidence, especially in a league match against KKR, taking four wickets, PBK defended 112.Shreyas’s strategic skills further stood in his clever use of Vyasak Vijaykumar, with disappointing batsmen with pacer changes. Vyasak bowled wide yorkers against GT in the eliminator, delivered to the knock-balls in the second qualifier, making a big difference.While Shres is definitely a great team partner, he is also harsh about maintaining top notch standards. The captain of the PBKS exited Shashank after his clumsy run-out in the second qualifier, insisting on being competitive.
