IPL 2025 : Furious Shreyas Iyer gives Shashank Singh an earful during handshake post Punjab Kings’ victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2

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Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer was the picture of composure under pressure during IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, but that calm shattered just moments after sealing a dramatic victory against Mumbai Indians. Iyer had powered his team to the IPL final with an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls in a high-stakes chase of 204 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. His poise at the crease and refusal to engage in flamboyant celebration after the match-winning six spoke volumes of his maturity—until the post-match handshakes.

As the players lined up to exchange pleasantries, cameras caught a startling moment: Iyer’s expression hardened upon spotting teammate Shashank Singh. What followed was a fiery exchange, with Iyer seen furiously berating Shashank, reportedly lacing his words with expletives and asking the latter to stay away from him. The outburst, shocking to many given the celebratory context, traced back to a crucial lapse that nearly turned the tide of the match.

So, what exactly triggered Iyer’s ire? It was Shashank’s careless run-out that nearly derailed Punjab’s chase. Coming at a critical juncture—PBKS needed 35 off 21 balls with six wickets in hand—the moment was tailor-made for cool heads and sharp cricket. Instead, Shashank, having just arrived at the crease, pushed a low full toss from Trent Boult to mid-on and jogged lackadaisically towards the non-striker’s end. MI’s skipper Hardik Pandya, ever alert, pounced with a direct hit. Despite a desperate last-second sprint, the TV umpire had no hesitation declaring Shashank short of his crease.

Shashank trudged back to the dugout, visibly disheartened, with just 2 runs to his name. But the damage wasn’t just statistical—it threatened to unravel the chase and, worse, shake the team’s belief. It took every ounce of Iyer’s brilliance to stabilize the innings. With deft strokeplay and nerves of steel, he dragged PBKS across the finish line, carving out a memorable victory that sent them to their first IPL final since 2014.

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While the post-match flare-up may spark debate, it’s a testament to Iyer’s passion and high standards. As captain, he’s expected to hold players accountable, and his frustration reflected not just the pressure of the moment but the thin margins that define T20 cricket. For Punjab Kings, this victory marks a monumental return to the big stage—a long-awaited shot at redemption in the final against a rampaging RCB.

The only question now is whether the team can regroup swiftly—emotionally and physically—for the ultimate clash. With Iyer in form and fired up, Punjab will hope that this minor episode only sharpens their focus ahead of the final showdown.

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