Punjab Kings’ Shreyas Iyer: Getting 97 not out in first match icing on the cake
Punjab Kings’ batter Shreyas Iyer during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between the Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 25, 2025.
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Punjab Kings’ Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) said scoring 97 not out in his debut match as captain of a new franchise was “icing on the cake” as his team beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their high-scoring IPL game.
Iyer smashed nine sixes and five fours in his 42-ball knock as Punjab Kings piled up a massive 243 for five, and Gujarat Titans could only manage 232 for five.
“(I am) ecstatic, to be honest. Getting 97 (not out) in the first match is always the icing on the cake. No better fee...