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Punjab Kings<\/strong>\u2018 hopes of building a solid foundation in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 1<\/strong> <\/a>took another hit as captain Shreyas Iyer<\/strong> departed cheaply against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, playing a loose and uncharacteristic shot under pressure.<\/p>\n With PBKS at 30\/2 in the fourth over, Iyer walked in hoping to anchor the innings, but his stay was short-lived. Facing Josh Hazlewood<\/strong>, who was bowling with rhythm and accuracy, Iyer attempted an ambitious hoick off a good-length delivery outside off stump. The shot lacked control and timing, resulting in a thick edge that flew straight to wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma<\/strong>, who made no mistake. Iyer managed just 2 runs off 3 balls at a strike rate of 66.66, and his decision-making will certainly come under scrutiny given the match situation. Hazlewood\u2019s early spell rattled PBKS, and this dismissal highlighted how poor shot selection under scoreboard pressure can cost a side dearly in knockout games. With the captain back in the hut and the scoreboard reading 30\/3, PBKS were staring at a potential collapse.<\/p>\n Also READ: <\/strong>Explained: Why Tim David, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen are not playing in today\u2019s PBKS vs RCB match | IPL 2025, Qualifier 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In a high-stakes IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali, Punjab Kings (PBKS) endured a shaky start after being put in to bat by Bengaluru. PBKS reached 48\/4 at the end of the six-over powerplay, managing a run rate of 8.00 but losing key wickets early. Priyansh Arya<\/strong> fell for 7 in the second over, followed by a brisk 18 from Prabhsimran Singh<\/strong>, who looked promising before holing out. Captain Shreyas Iyer could only manage 2, while Josh Inglis<\/strong>\u2019 poor form continued with a slow 4 off 7 balls. RCB bowlers kept the pressure intact with disciplined lines, Hazlewood was the standout, picking up 2 wickets in his two overs for just 14 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong> and Yash Dayal<\/strong> chipped in with a wicket apiece, taking advantage of swing and bounce. Nehal Wadhera<\/strong> and Marcus Stoinis tried to stabilize things with a brief unbeaten stand, but RCB clearly dominated the first phase, putting PBKS on the back foot.<\/p>\n Shreyas has done exactly what he shouldn\u2019t have. PBKS are in deep trouble here. This is RCB\u2019s game to lose from here and we aren\u2019t even done with the Powerplay of first innings.<\/p>\n \u2014 Sarvesh\ud83c\udfcf (@CricAspect) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shreyas Iyer vs RCB in IPL 2025:<\/p>\n 7(10), 6(10), 2(3) today<\/p>\n That’s three single digits for PBKS Captain. \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n \u2014 Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Horrible shot this from Shreyas. <\/p>\n Didn’t consider the match up, neither the match situation. Should have done better. This shot of his is very similar to what he did vs Jofra in the first over when PBKS played RR at this venue.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shut an irresponsible shot from captain Shreyas\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n \u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Spinner Lagao Bhai Shreyas Iyer ke liye \ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com\/zddsyPPZO9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Homie (@homelander_yyy) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shreyas Iyer must be hating Mullanpur.<\/p>\n His scores there in IPL 2025:<\/p>\n 10 \u2014 Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n sarpanch Iyer ji gone \ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n \u2014 Tanishk \u1863\ud802\udf69 (@utd4lifemate3) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n iyer anna we’re watching your performance in Q1 today either you play well today which means you deliberately wanted pant to lose the trophy in 2021 or you fail which proves you’re actually trash<\/p>\n \u2014 ansh (@anshhffs) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Such a bad bad pathetic garbage quality shot from Iyer<\/p>\n \u2014 ank (@ankmehta45) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n PBKS fans reaction after Captain Shreyas Iyer out. \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/QpXvnpM1LY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rishabh Singh Parmar (@irishabhparmar) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ:\u00a0<\/strong>IPL 2025: Here\u2019s how Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fared in Qualifier 1 so far<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSkipper Shreyas Iyer falls to a rash stroke as PBKS slip further<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Powerplay struggles for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 against RCB<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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