The final hit to six by Shreyas Iyer as the unbeaten skipper of PBKS during the qualifier 2 became one of the iconic shots in the history of IPL. With this phenomenal victory he ensured his team’s presence in the finals of IPL 2025 edition against RCB. And Shreyas has carved a niche as a captain who can thrive to sky high even under the pressure. The calm demeanor and the sharp cricketing shots with consistency has made the teams which he led in various occasions of cricket into the finals and brink of glory.
Despite battling injuries and changes in the leadership & his role in the teams, Shreyas faced all those unforeseen hurdles with unwavering focus and positive mindset. All these experiences had transformed him as a calm skipper with a conviction on his team with the power to bounce back from whatever they undergo. Shreyas continues to prove that setbacks only sharpens his hunger for triumph.
Shreyas and the story of finals
The finals and Shreyas aren’t new to each other, he created a history in the IPL by becoming the first and the only Indian captain to lead three different teams into the finals. The following are the amazing stats which are dug out from his career.
Team | Tournament | Year | Opponent | Result |
Delhi Capitals | IPL | 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Lost by 5 wickets |
Mumbai | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 2024 | Madhya Pradesh | Won by 5 wickets |
Kolkata Knight Riders | IPL | 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Won by 8 wickets |
Punjab Kings | IPL | 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | TBA |
Today, equally competent and furious teams Punjab Kings and RCB are going to face off in the finals once again after qualifier 1. Who will lift their first ever IPL trophy? Leave your comments.
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