Shreyas Iyer hasn’t been consistent with the bat in the Indian Premier League 2025. After scoring consecutive fifties, he has failed in the next two games. The right-handed batter is trying to dominate the bowlers from the start, which is resulting in his downfall. He took on Jofra Archer in the contest against Rajasthan Royals but was clean bowled. The right-handed batter implemented the same strategy against Khaleel Ahmed in the PBKS vs CSK match, and the stumps were uprooted.
In the opening match of the season with Gujarat Titans, he amassed an unbeaten 97 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In Punjab’s second clash with Lucknow Super Giants, the skipper posted 52 not out.
However, former India players are not too concerned with his ordinary outcomes in recent times. Navjot Singh Sidhu feels Iyer is the best batter at the No.3 slot, and only Virat Kohli can match his talent.
“Shreyas Iyer is the best batter at the No.3 slot, and only Virat Kohli can match his talent,” he said.
For the record, Virat opens for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and it has been a long time since the veteran batted at the No. 3 place for his franchise.
Meanwhile, Virender Sehwag also spoke about Iyer. “He has been scoring and was instrumental in two wins. Shreyas Iyer’s presence is helping Punjab Kings,” he said.
Virat Kohli has also scored two half-centuries in the 18th season of the tournament so far.
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