When life gives you an opportunity, all you need to do is stay consistent to your lane and keep performing in the best of the ability
This is perfect way to describe Shreyas Iyer, who is on the verge of redemption, where he successfully guided Punjab Kings after 10 years as they have reached final against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
For the first time, IPL season 18 will be iconic as two best teams of the tournament will be up against each other, for the coveted crown, where the team who will lift marquee event will become first time IPL winner.
Shreyas Iyer, 2.0 Journey is brilliant and exceptional, and deserve praise for his wonderful transformation over the years.
Before we dive deep into how Iyer could possibly guide Punjab Kings towards winning their first IPL title let’s talk about some of the most iconic achievements in Detail to be shared in the below format:
1. He successfully guided Delhi Capitals towards 2020 IPL final where they ended up being runner up of the tournament.
2. He won IPL 2024 as Captain for Kolkata Knight Riders
3. He took Punjab Kings towards winning IPL 2025 final if he manages to win it will be fantastic record in itself.
4. In 17 matches where he scored 519 runs where his highest score being 88 runs.
5. In 15 matches Shreyas Iyer scored 351 runs with an amazing strike rate of 146.86.
6. In 16 matches Iyer scored 603 runs with an amazing strike rate of 175.80 with his highest score being 97 unbeaten runs.
7. Tactically he has been brilliant all the years in IPL, as leader where he smartly maneuvered the bowling rotations over the years.
***Shreyas Iyer “Sarpanch Saab 2.0” title and his rise in IPL and Indian Cricket:
Shreyas Iyer rise in Indian Cricket is phenomenal, it all started down from 2023 ODI World Cup where he batted at number 4th spot where he scored runs on consistent basis.
Shreyas Iyer continued the same form in 2025 Champions Trophy where he became 2nd highest run getter of the tournament where he scored runs on the crunch phase of the game
Shreyas Iyer Journey in IPL 2024 has been simply phenomenal, where he guided Kolkata Knight Riders towards winning IPL title and carried out the same legacy in the ongoing IPL edition where he took Punjab Kings in the final.
Shreyas Iyer have been consistent with bat, and his brilliant tactical decision making is second to none and deserve credit for this wonderful captaincy.
Punjab Kings have been brilliant in this IPL 2025 in all three domain of the game- deserve praise for it.
Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrates the wicket of Trent Boult of Rajasthan Royals during match 39 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Rajasthan Royals held at the MCA International Stadium in Pune on the 26th April 2022
Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Sportzpics for IPL
******Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Royal Challengers Bangalore have been other superstar team in IPL, where they have been exceptional so far, in all domain- batting, bowling and all round department.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, batting have been exceptional including the likes of- Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Time David, Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya
Their exceptional bowling including the likes of- Yash Deyal, Josh Hazelwood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Suyyash Sharma have been star performers for them.
If RCB manages to win IPL title for the first time, it would certainly be tribute to 18 number icnonic jersey wore by Virat Kohli.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, coaching staff including the likes of- Coach Andy Flower, Mo Mobat Director of Cricket and Dinesh Karthik Batting coach who have kept dressing room enviornment relaxed where they can perform in the best of the business.
Overall Royal Challengers Bangalore have played cricket with modern day template where they have expressed themselves with the best in the business.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, certainly have the best chance this year to win IPL title considering the Kind of talent they have in their arsenal.
IPL Final RCB vs PUNJAB KINGS:
Overall Matches Played by Both Teams so far : 36
Overall Matches won by Royal Challengers Bangalore: 17
Overall Matches won by Punjab Kings: 16
Tied: 1
Key Players to Watch out for RCB: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Josh Hazelwood
Key Players to Watch out for Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stonis, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh.
Key Team to win this contest: Punjab Kings based on their overall composition and players in their arsenal.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q-1: Talk to us Some Amazing Qualities of Shreyas Iyer?
Answer: Fantastic leader, Gun Fielder and Top Class batter in the middle order who knows how to accelerate the game in all three phases of innings.
Shreyas Iyer has been amazing talismanic player and leader where he let other player express themselves to the best of their ability.
Shreyas Iyer have been classy performer, for distinct franchise he played so far and he will be expected to lift another title for PBKS.
Q-2: Talk to us Some Amazing Qualities of Rajat Patidar?
Answer: Rajat Patidar have been an exceptional leader he will be cool and calm under pressure where he knows how to execute themselves to the best of his ability.
Rajat Patidar have given roles to al players, where all top order batter, middle order batter and lower down the order who knows to art of winning games in any situations.
Rajat Patidar have played brilliant knock at all batting positions, where he can score runs at will for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Q-3: Who looks Strongest to Win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings to Win IPL 2025 Title?
Answer: Royal Challengers Bangalore have their own ups and downs but ultimately, they look short in certain department especially the players in middle order who can execute skills for their team.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, rely to much on Josh Hazelwood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, to clinch wickets in early and later part of the game.
Punjab Kings have been exceptional in all three departments whereas Batting order including the likes of- Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer and the bowling unit including the likes of- Marcus Stonis, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal , Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak have been exceptional they can contribute big time with the best of their ability
Get Ready to witness IPL 2025 matches live on Star Sports Channel and the same will be streamed on Jiohotstar app.
IPL 2025 is getting exciting and interesting with every match and the winner on 3rd June will decide winner for the first time.
