Shreyas Iyer continues to shine as both a leader and a batter, guiding Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their second straight win in the IPL 2025. On April 1, PBKS comfortably defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets in Lucknow.
Punjab’s bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh, put on a strong show on a seaming pitch, restricting LSG to 171 runs. The chase was smooth for PBKS as Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, and captain Shreyas Iyer batted brilliantly, ensuring victory in just 16.2 overs.
Shreyas Iyer Equals a Massive IPL Captaincy Record
With this win, Punjab Kings moved as much as to 2nd place on the points table with 4 points. More impressively, Shreyas Iyer finished a historical IPL captaincy milestone. This victory marked Iyer’s eighth consecutive win as a captain within the league, matching Shane Warne’s record and surpassing MS Dhoni’s exceptional streak.
Iyer’s winning streak includes six wins from IPL 2024 when he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and two victories with Punjab Kings this season. His run of success highlights his leadership skills and strategic gameplay.
Most Consecutive Wins as IPL Captain:
- 10 – Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 2014-15
- 8 – Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals) – 2008
- 8 – Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings) – 2024-25
- 7 – MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) – 2013
- 6 – Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 2012
- 6 – MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) – 2014
- 6 – Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 2018
- 6 – MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) – 2019
- 6 – Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 2024
Iyer’s Unbeaten Streak Since April 2024
Although there was a rain-washed match between KKR and Rajasthan Royals in 2024, Iyer has no longer lost a game as captain since April 26, 2024. Interestingly, his remaining defeat as skipper got here in opposition to Punjab Kings, the group he now leads, in an excessive-scoring chase of 262 runs in opposition to KKR.
Under Iyer’s leadership, the Punjab Kings seem like a formidable side this season. Their balanced squad, proposing a robust batting lineup and a well-rounded bowling attack, makes them an extreme contender. With momentum on his side, Iyer will now aim to break Gambhir’s record of 10 consecutive IPL wins as captain.
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