Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in tremendous form in 2025 Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer. Recently, in the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Iyer scored 72 runs off 41 balls, in which he hit 4 sixes and 5 fours. With the help of his brilliant batting, Punjab won this match by 4 wickets.
Wasim Jafar became fan of Iyer
Former India cricketer Wasim Jafar praised Iyer’s art of hitting sixes. He said in Espncricinfo’s show ‘Time Out’ that the ease of which Iyer sends the ball among the audience is capable. Jafar also said that Iyer is expert in hitting big shots against both spin and fast bowling and there is no hesitation.
2023 World Cup mentioned
Jafar also recalled Iyer’s performance of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he scored 530 runs in 11 matches. Iyer’s batting was very much discussed in that tournament, although India had to face defeat to Australia in the final.
Great performance continues in IPL 2025
Shreyas has scored 360 runs in 10 matches so far in this IPL season, with his best score 97*. He has hit 23 fours and 25 sixes so far. He is currently ranked 10th in the Orange Cap race.
Effective as captain
Shreyas Iyer is doing a great job not only with the bat, but also in captaincy. Under his leadership, Punjab Kings have won 6 out of 10 matches, while one match ended without result. The team is currently in second place in the points table with 13 points.
Next match against Lucknow
Now the Punjab team will clash with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on 4 May. The match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
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