The match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders played on 15 April 2025 was recorded in IPL history. Punjab Kings also won the match by scoring just 111 runs, which became the record for defending the smallest Total in League history. After the match, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer described it as “the winning victory” and praised the strategy and restraint of the entire team.
What did Shreyas Iyer say on this historic victory?
After the match, Iyer said:“It is difficult to say in words. We played with aggression and the players understood the opportunity well.”
- He said that the bowlers were instructed for restraint and aggressive field settings.
- Iyer told that when he came to bat, he himself had difficulty – one ball remained down and the other was on the banks of the bat.
- They said, “It was difficult to bat on such pitches and the score we did was excellent according to the situation.”
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- Iyer said, “There was an uneven bounce in the wicket and we told the bowlers to take advantage of it.”
- In Punjab’s bowling, two wickets in two overs overturned the match.
Chahal’s spell became turning point
- According to Iyer, bringing Yuzvendra Chahal was the biggest turning point in the 8th over.
- Chahal dismissed Ajinkya Rahane set in the first over and then took Punjab to a strong position by taking wickets in the next over.
- Iyer said, “When Chahal started bowling and started getting turn, both our expectations and confidence increased.”
What did Iyer say on the matches ahead?
- Iyer said that the team should not be too excited by this victory.
- “It is important that we be humble and the next match also play with complete preparation from the first ball.”
- He asked the team to adopt only positive aspects with this victory.
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