When Shreyas Iyer is the captain, there’s no reason to fear! The trend of winning the first match under his leadership remains unbroken in IPL history. As expected, in IPL 2025, his new team, Punjab Kings, defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their opening match, continuing his impressive record.
Iyer’s Winning Trend Started with Delhi Capitals
- 2018: Shreyas Iyer was appointed Delhi Capitals' captain mid-season, and his team won their first match under his leadership.
- 2020: He led Delhi Capitals to their first-ever IPL final, proving his impact as a captain.
KKR Also Benefited from Iyer’s Captaincy
- In IPL 2022, Iyer joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and led them to a victory in their first match under his captaincy.
- IPL 2024: KKR won their third IPL title with Iyer as captain, maintaining his winning legacy.
Can Punjab Kings Win IPL 2025?
- In the last two years, whichever team Iyer played for ended up winning the title.
- With Punjab Kings starting IPL 2025 with a win, fans are hopeful that Iyer’s presence could finally bring the trophy home for Punjab!
Will Shreyas Iyer’s magic lead Punjab Kings to their maiden IPL title? Only time will tell!
