Shreyas Iyer Injury Update : Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer showed immense grit and leadership on Sunday afternoon as he played through injury to guide his team to a crucial victory over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 face-off at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Despite a painful finger injury sustained during practice just a day before the match, Iyer decided to step up when his team needed him most.
Battling Injury, Iyer Leads From the Front
Shreyas walked out for the toss with a visible bandage wrapped around his right finger, casting early doubts over whether the PBKS captain would be able to bat at all. But in a high-pressure clash that could shape playoff fortunes, Iyer silenced all concerns, scoring a valuable 30 runs off 25 balls, stabilizing Punjab’s innings when the top order looked shaky.
“I injured my right finger during practice yesterday. I’m not exactly sure what happened — I’ll need to undergo tests now,” said Shreyas during the post-match presentation. “But I had made up my mind to contribute whatever I could today. The team needed it.”
Couldn’t Field, But Never Stopped Leading
While his condition prevented him from taking the field during Rajasthan’s chase, Iyer continued to lead from the dugout. In his absence, Shashank Singh captained on-field operations, but it was Shreyas’ voice from the sidelines that kept the Punjab unit mentally engaged during a tense run defense.
“I kept telling the boys — stay positive, show strong body language,” he said. “When the opposition starts hitting, you naturally feel the match is slipping away. But our players showed real fight today. I’m so proud of them.”
Brar Shines as Man of the Match
One of the key performers of the night was Harpreet Brar, whose game-changing spell broke Rajasthan’s aggressive momentum. The left-arm spinner picked up crucial wickets including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Riyan Parag, turning the match on its head when it seemed like Rajasthan was cruising.
Shreyas was full of praise for Brar. “He was exceptional in the nets, and he brought the same intent today. It’s a proud moment when someone steps up under pressure like that. This win shows our character — we believe we can win from any situation.”
A Captain’s Statement Performance
With the playoffs looming and every match holding massive importance, Iyer’s decision to play through pain sends a strong message — both to his team and to PBKS fans. His resilience, tactical awareness, and ability to motivate from the sidelines even when sidelined is a testament to his leadership.
As Punjab climbs the points table and strengthens its playoff bid, the team will hope that their skipper’s injury is nothing serious. For now, though, they’ll draw inspiration from his courage — and from a win that may very well define their season.
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