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Shreyas Iyer Takes 2nd Position In Elite List Of IPL Captains With Magnificent 87 vs MI 

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Shreyas Iyer powered PBKS into IPL 2025 final [Source: @iplt20.com]Shreyas Iyer powered PBKS into IPL 2025 final [Source: @iplt20.com]

Ahmedabad turned into a carnival of sixes and captain’s class on Sunday night as Shreyas Iyer went full throttle and smashed one of the finest knocks ever seen in an IPL playoff. The Punjab Kings skipper led from the front with a scintillating unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls as his side chased down Mumbai Indians' 204 with an over to spare at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Shreyas Iyer Destroys MI With Second Highest Playoff Knock By A Captain

With that whirlwind knock, Shreyas Iyer now holds the second-highest score by a captain in IPL playoff history, leapfrogging the likes of Adam Gilchrist and KL Rahul on the all-time list. Only David Warner’s 93* in the 2016 Qualifier 2 stands above it.

Shreyas didn’t just lead, he led from the front. With PBKS under pressure at 72/3 after Josh Inglis’ controversial dismissal, Iyer walked in and took the bull by the horns. He launched into Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, toyed with Reece Topley and dealt Ashwani Kumar a lesson in length bowling.

His innings was all about clean hitting and smarter shot selection: 5 fours, 8 sixes and a strike rate of 212.19 that left MI gasping for breath. When Wadhera departed for a crisp 48, the asking rate had started to creep.

But Iyer wasn’t in the mood to let the chase go down the wire. He upped the ante and ensured PBKS didn’t just cross the line, they charged through it.

Top 3 Knocks By Captains In IPL Playoffs

Sr No.
Player
Score
Opponent
Year
Venue
1.David Warner93*Gujarat Lions2016Delhi
2.Shreyas Iyer87*Mumbai Indians2025Ahmedabad
3.Adam Gilchrist85Delhi Daredevils2009Centurion

With this special innings, Shreyas didn’t just stake a claim to the trophy, he also etched his name alongside some legendary playoff knocks.

RCB Vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final

With this win, PBKS storm into the IPL 2025 final to meet RCB. For Iyer, it’s already a win after a bumpy ride through injuries and form dips, the man has found his moment. And what a time to peak.

If Iyer carries this red-hot form into the final, PBKS might just be lifting their first ever IPL title. One thing is for sure, this knock will go down as one of the all-time great captain’s innings in IPL playoff history.