Mumbai Vs Services: IPL's 26.75 Crore Buy Shreyas Iyer Fails In SMAT 2024

Iyer failed Vs Services [Source: @Saabir_Saabu01/X.Com]

Shreyas Iyer, the newest Punjab Kings recruit in the IPL failed to justify his price tag and was dismissed cheaply in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 contest. Playing for Mumbai against Services, the right-handed batter couldn't get going on a relatively flat track.

Mumbai batted first and were jolted with early wicket of Prithvi Shaw (0). However, Iyer took the charge and played some delightful strokes to counter the Services bowling attack. He struck 4 boundaries in his short stay, but just when things were going smooth for the Punjab player, disaster struck.

Opposition bowler, Vikas Yadav dismissed the Mumbai batter as Iyer, who looked compact was dismissed by a relatively unknown bowler in a crucial match. The second most expensive player in IPL history got out for a score of 20 off 14 balls.

Iyer sold to PBKS for 26.75 crore

Iyer, at one point became the most expensive IPL buy when PBKS purchased him for 26.75 crore. However, soon, he was surpassed by Rishabh Pant as the southpaw was sold to LSG for 27 crore.

Iyer is touted to become the new Punjab skipper, as Ricky Ponting, the new PBKS head coach supports Iyer and believes in his ability to deliver the goods.

Surya, Shivam Dube take charge after Iyer's wicket

After Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane departed, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube took control of the game and started the onslaught. From a precarious situation, the duo forged a crucial partnership as Mumbai etches closer to the 200-run mark.

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