Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer turned agony into aggression as he launched a counter-attack on Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna after being hit on the ribcage on the first ball of the 17th over. Despite the discomfort, Iyer displayed remarkable resilience, smashing three sixes and a four in the over, propelling PBKS to 190/5 after 17 overs.
Over timeline: Shreyas Iyer vs Prasidh Krishna
- 16.1: Short ball outside off, Iyer pulls but bottom-edges it into his ribcage, leaving him in visible pain. Physio rushes in, but Iyer is determined to continue.
- 16.2: Full-on response! Similar short ball outside off, Iyer stands tall and smokes it over wide long-on for a six.
- 16.3: A display of versatility! Width outside off, Iyer slashes it over backward point for a four.
- 16.4: Short again from Prasidh, Iyer pulls high, and Kagiso Rabada at deep square-leg takes the catch, but his right foot steps on the boundary cushion – six runs to Iyer!
- 16.5: Full and outside off, Iyer slices it over long-off, barely clearing the fielder – another six!
- 16.6: Two runs to long-on to finish a 24-run over, completely shifting the momentum in PBKS’ favor.
Rahul Tewatia’s brilliant fielding effort
Amidst the carnage, Rahul Tewatia almost pulled off a spectacular save earlier in the innings. Positioned at long-off, he jumped full stretch, grabbed the ball mid-air, and flicked it back before landing beyond the boundary. However, he couldn’t prevent a six, but his effort showcased the fielding brilliance of Gujarat Titans.
Shreyas Iyer on fire
Iyer is currently batting on 90 off 38 balls, single-handedly powering Punjab Kings toward a massive total. His fearless comeback after the painful blow highlights his fighting spirit, making this one of the most explosive knocks of IPL 2025.
