Shreyas Iyer delivered a pressure-proof masterclass in Indian Premier League 2025 Qualifier 2, smashing an unbeaten 87 to steer Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. The win secured PBKS only their second-ever spot in the final. Skipper Shreyas tore through the Mumbai attack with clinical precision, rendering even Jasprit Bumrah바카라s yorkers ineffective.
During the 18th over, Iyer unleashed a powerful shot that immediately caught the attention of Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend AB de Villiers, who dubbed it the "shot of the IPL."
With captain Hardik Pandya turning to Bumrah for one final attempt to stop Iyer바카라s momentum, Bumrah delivered a near-perfect yorker. But Iyer remained calm, expertly guiding the ball to the boundary, leaving short third-man Reece Topley with no chance.
De Villiers praised the stroke, confessing that even he wouldn바카라t have been able to stop such brilliance.
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Shreyas Iyer Vs Jasprit Bumrah - A Decade Of Battling Yorkers
However, this wasn바카라t the first time Iyer unleashed such a shot against Bumrah. Nearly a decade ago, while playing for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Iyer had already showcased his skill by expertly guiding a yorker from Bumrah to the boundary in much the same way.
Iyer powered Punjab Kings to victory with an unbeaten 81 off just 41 balls, smashing five fours and eight sixes. His explosive innings guided PBKS to chase down a target of 204, sealing the win with six balls remaining and five wickets in hand.
Punjab Kings captain Iyer has been a standout performer throughout the tournament, scoring over 600 runs at an impressive average above 54. De Villiers praised Iyer바카라s consistency and revealed he is a big admirer of the batter.
