IPL 2025: 10 Reasons Why Shreyas Iyer is probably the best Captain in IPL Ever?
Punjab Kings are riding on skyrocketed success, and credit should be given to all stakeholders who have worked hard behind the scenes to make this entity extremely popular.
The Coach- Captain Duo (Iyer-Ponting) is looking rock solid at the moment, to overcome their hurdle and ensure that Kings stay afloat on the top of points table.
Punjab Kings needs to win remaining 2 matches in order to stay at the top of the points table.
Considering all permutations and Combinations, Gujarat have already qualified for playoffs, so if RCB loses one of its remaining 2 games.
Where Punjab can win their both games in order to stay in Hunt for Top 2.
IPL Playoffs top 2 spot have its own perks, where in case you fail to do win matches in Qualifier 1 you still have chance to rectify your mistake to come back stronger in Qualifier 2.
Shreyas Iyer have been go to man for Punjab Kings as leader he has contributed big time with bat and tactically as leader.
Here in this article, we will explore 10 Reasons why makes Shreyas Iyer special captain so far to be shared in the below format:
1. Iyer batting form is complementing his tactical skills as leader, as the ace batter was adjudged 2nd highest run getter of Champions Trophy where he scored 268 runs that gave him iota of confidence ahead of stepping into this IPL 2025. His brilliant batting in the crunch phase of the game, is complementing him to take important decision on field which is certainly going in team’s favor.
2. Iyer have been brilliant in terms of keeping communication open with their players, as all of them know what their roles are and how do they execute their skills when it mattered the most.
If you look at the last match, where they won match against Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs where brilliant individual performances came from Nehal Wadhera and Harpreet Brar.
In some other match we have seen players like Yuzi Chahal stepping up and delivering for the tea,.
These results are bound to open when as leader you keep all communication channel open where players can also suggest what Kind of length they would be bowling instead Captain showcasing monopoly that “He is always right” which is way different which is another reason for him being a successful leader.
3. Shreyas Iyer, ability to handle pressure and assess situation comes in handy, whether it is batting or fielding changes have been spot on.
4. Shreyas Iyer brilliance could be perfectly understood by the fact that, he is not running behind his individual milestones which his several other Punjab Teammates have already stated that as leader he is there to celebrate our milestone rather than thinking about his individual moments.
5. His perfect camaraderie with Coach Ricky Ponting, is certainly another factor responsible for success of Punjab Kings, these two have tactically outsmart other opposition in the Marquee event.
Coach Ricky Ponting does lot of homework which we could see on screen where he is constantly writing something about the pace of the game.
The videos posted on their official Punjab Kings handle, where he talks about all those pointers in detail.
6. Shreyas Iyer is keenly looking to change the underrated tag to deserving ones- as the ace batter have been instrumental in IPL as well for Indian cricket.
It seems that his credit is still due, rightly so he deserve all the praise for his immaculate consistency and approach.
He has never looked back post 2022 T20 World Cup.
7. Iyer worked on his weakness, especially against short pitch deliveries, where he used to commit before the ball is released which led bowlers to predict his weakness.
On most occasions, Iyer used to get out, working on that weakness brilliantly he can hit shots all over the work and overcoming his short pitch delivery, where he can now smash bowlers all over the ground.
8. Shreyas Iyer, Redemption 2.0 Journey is something to admire for, the man who didn’t enough credit in last year IPL, decided to shift his gear and play for some other franchise it seems that his decision is working at the moment.
The man has been tactically smart with his bowling and fielding rotations along with his batting have been top notch this season.
9. Shreyas Iyer, could easily transitioned, and play all sorts of positions which makes things easier for any team where he could easily balance things out in the middle.
10. Overall, Shreyas Iyer have changed the dynamics of Punjab Kings, the template which was missing have been inculcated and they are playing with the best of their potential.
Punjab Kings, certainly needs to avoid only one thing which is not letting go of their core support staff and players, someone like Iyer could be retained ahead of next season irrespective of the results where they finish in this ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Iyer is miles ahead of Dhoni and Rohit when it comes to handling captaincy in IPL over the years where these two together have clinched 5 titles separately in terms of 10-12 years but when it comes to years, his captaincy tenure is not prolonged to that period, where he already guided Delhi Capitals towards one final against Mumbai where he won IPL title under his captaincy for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Considering by current edition, they have already cemented place in the Playoffs.
If Iyer manages to win title for Punjab Kings this year, it would certainly make things stronger for him in future to push for India;s white ball captaincy.
If you are covering sports from long period of time, as Journalist, one thing stands out for any bigger player once you get an opportunity and your form is consistent make sure you make proper use of it.
For e.g Virat Kohli who was exceptional from 2014-2017 where he scored bulk of runs, in every 2 innings he used to score centuries for fun.
The same is happening with Shreyas Iyer, he is riding on consistency now can replicate the same performance in times to come.
Punjab Kings have all ingredients in their arsenal, where they can successfully win IPL 2025.
