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Shreyas Iyer masterclass for PBKS. [Source - Jiohotstar/x.com]
Punjab Kings have kicked off their IPL 2025 season against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. And it’s their new captain Shreyas Iyer, who marked his arrival in style.
Iyer played a magnificent innings of 97 off 42 balls and remained unbeaten till the end, powering Punjab to a mountainous 243-run total. It was an innings full of class and precision, making everyone go crazy of Iyer’s abilities.
His flawless shot selection, timing, and composure under pressure highlighted his stature amongst the current white ball champions. His brilliance with the bat not only made the crowd go wow but also served as a pitiful reminder to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) supporters of what they’ve lost.
Iyer Shines for Punjab, Leaving KKR in Jeopardy
Just last season, Iyer captained KKR to their 3rd IPL championship. But despite his success, he wasn’t retained ahead of the mega auction last November. Now, with Iyer’s stellar performance for his new franchise, served as a statement, proving his worth to the Kolkata franchise.
His every single run in red and gold today, left an indelible mark, leaving KKR fans looking at Iyer’s contributions to their side and wondering what could have been if he had stayed.
The reaction from KKR fans was overwhelming, as they took to Twitter (now X) in huge numbers, expressing their thoughts on their former captain’s impressive outing for the Kings. Here are some of the tweets based on Iyer and his former team KKR which you might like to go through.
"Shreyas Iyer was KKR's captain, winning captain." - @mj_alwayss
"Shreyas Iyer bhai wo GT hai KKR nahi!" - @SharmaDev90
"How the hell we didn't retain shreyas iyer. What is wrong with this management. One season UP and 10 seasons down." - @MadridxICT
"#KKR Lost both Iyer and cup." - @Director_marri
"Shreyas Iyer to KKR : Thukra ke mera pyaar mera Intekam Dekhegi." - @Dilsememes
"Shreyas iyer is hitting sixes with such ease on this big ass ahmedabad ground. Kkr should have retained him." - @CavaniKiJawani
"BCCI dared to deny Central Contract, KKR released him. That's Shreyas Iyer replying them all with the bat." - @BlutIndianGal
"Shreyas Iyer dedicate his 97* to KKR management." - @im_ayush03
"KKR really fumbled by letting Shreyas Iyer go. A 97 off 42 proves his worth. No disrespect to Rahane, but some decisions just don’t make sense!" - @arjunmody01
"Shreyas Iyer leaving KKR was KKR's loss & not Shreyas's." - @Rajiv1841
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