IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: ‘Captain Fantastic’ Shreyas Iyer Stere to finalize Punjab Kings. Cricket news

Timesofindia.com in ahmedabad In a special interview with Timesofindia.com, Shashank Singh gave Shreyas Iyer a new monkey: Punjab Kings “Captain Fantastic. “” He has his own swag, he has his own aura, and he supports his instinct, “Shashank, who played with Iyer in Aystem Cricket in Mumbai, had to say about his IPL captain.On Sunday, in a rain -affected qualifier 2, Shreyas Iyer displayed everything that Shashank was talking about. He did not celebrate his half -century; He batted with bail, and it seemed that he was chasing in his mind. Chasing 204, Iyer, who is called ‘Sarpanch’ (head of the village) by fans of Punjab Kings, took charge. In bowling in the 13th over by Rees Topley, Shreyas has a hat -trick of sixes, each better than the previous one.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Iyer (87 Not Out of 41 Balls; 5x4s, 8X6S) directed Punjab Kings in their first IPL final in 11 years. Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Who is that IPL player?Punjab began a flight from Priyash Arya (20 runs off 10 balls) and number 3 Josh England (38 off 21 balls). Iglis, in particular, belt Bumrah for 20 runs in his first over. Everyday Bumrah does not get that kind of treatment.But Iyer found a competent partner in Nehal Vaidhera, called Yuvraj Singh of Ludhiana. Wadera made a counter-time of 29-Gennd 48 and scored an 84-run stand for the fourth wicket in just 47 balls.

Shreyas Iyer named his name in history books. He became the first IPL captain to take three separate teams in the IPL final. Iyer led the Delhi Capital in the final in 2020, directed Kolkata Knight Riders for the title in 2024, and now pursued Punjab Kings. He is also the first captain to lead two separate teams in the serial final.Not to forget, Mumbai Indians had never lost the 200-plus defense, and now they have been dropped to do so with an over.

Earlier, it seemed that the team led by Shreyas Iyer had lost its steam after finishing the top of the IPL points table. He was blown up by a red-hot royal challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur, and then gave a lot of free against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.On Tuesday, they will have a chance to avenge the insults faced by the crowd of their house.Shreyas Iyer won the coin flip and selected the field, due to the weather. The rain delayed for a few hours in the match, but finally it started, and there was no shortage in the overs.Mumbai Indians rode a power-pack start from Johnny Bairstow and Tilak Verma, and to post 203/6 together to flourish late by Naman Dhir.Except for Arshdeep Singh bowling, the organization of Punjab looked completely in the sea. They were with balls and abysmal in the field. If this was not enough, PBK was later punished for a slower rate, and an additional fielder was brought to the circle for the last two overs.Rohit Sharma was dropped by Ezammatullah Omrajai in the second over. It was not an easy catch because he had to go a long way to reach it; He got both hands, but could not control it.The dropped catch did not spend much to PBK, as Marcus Stoinis got a valuable wicket and celebrated her chest, which was probably the only time when Punjab players celebrated with Jubilee.Bairsstow did not waste any time to highlight its trademark aggression. He attacked for Punjab bowlers from the beginning, racing on border ropes and ran for 38 runs in just 24 delivery. However, as the pitch began to catch and at a slow pace, PBKs managed to bring back their way. Vyasak Vijaykumar gave success, removed the Barresto with a knock ball.The experienced pair of Tilak Verma and Suryakumar Yadav stabilized the ship. His 72 -run partnership for the third wicket was at a rapid pace. Both batsmen saw under control, a mixture of caution with aggression, before Punjab was killed in a vital moment – just before and after the second strategic time.

Yuzvendra Chahal, who was playing a match with an injection in his bowling hand, was sent by Suryakumar Yadav on a leather hunting, but the experienced spinner won the battle. Playing sweep shots against Suryakumar Chahal, but Leggy was the last laugh. It was slightly pushed into the air; Suryakumar went down on his knee and gave him a slogan, but did not get the height, and Nehal Vaheerra caught it near the deep middle wicket.In a sudden turn, both Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma were rejected for a score of 44, stopping MI’s speed when it seemed that they would increase in the last 220.Naman Dhir’s late Blitz provided the final rise. The swashbuckling batter broke a quickfire 37 off only 18 balls, made off-side and cleaned the ropes for perfection. His knock crossed MI’s 200 -run psychological mark.