Punjab Kings Captain Shreyas Iyer proved last season to Knight Knight Rides and Indian Premier League (IPL) victory was not a chance. As Captain, Iyer played an important role in the way KKR’s title last year, but the majority of the loan for the victory of the team went to support personnel. Iyer, who directed PBKs to playoffs, gave another example of the smart leadership qualities and at the same time silenced critics questioning the skill set. As the Kings of Punjab were entitled to playoffs against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, Iyer wrote history by notching a milestone that has never been seen in the history of IPL.
Shreyas Iyer was the first captain to lead three different franchisees in the league history – Delhi Capitals and Knight Rides the other two – IPL playoffs.
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Iyer was also glad that the side of the Aggressive Rajasthan Royals was placed under the pump by the top of the pump and showed the right mentality. Punjab kings published 219 for five people, but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suriavanshi RR only shook 76 runs in 4.5 sea.
Harpreet Brar lifted both openers to open an opportunity for Punjab Kings and provided the breakthrough.
After the match, “The men were in high spirits. We showed the mentality we want to win independently of the situation.” He said.
Iyer, “When the opposition plays well, the body language tends to fall. Brar is consistent in the networks. Today entered and delivered. The mentality was tremendous. A bright approach and attitude,” he gushed.
Punjab Captain said he was experiencing a “finger injury” but he did not know the scope.
“I don’t know what happened. I was shot while practicing yesterday. I will have to check.”
Sanju Samson, the captain of the house, said that they could not maintain my momentum from PowerPlay.
“It could be obtained with a kind of small door and outdoor sites. We thought that this was follow -up with our stroke arrangement and power hitters. We should just do the job and finish inning.” He said.
“We have experienced, we do our best, but things do not fall on our way. We cannot try too much. The first priority is to win the game. Try a few options by keeping in mind next year.” With a good show at the back end, Punjab Kings Pace Marco Janan, who played a hand in the win of his team, said somehow they were waiting for a breakthrough.
“The ball was just flying everywhere. It was about staying in the game for us. The conversation was about two or four good sea. It would reduce the running rates. We did it quite well and we finished it at the back end.” He said.
With PTI inputs
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