Shreyas Iyer sounded defiant and philosophical after another setback for Punjab Kings, insisting that belief and approach will not change even as their playoff chances faded further. The PBKS captain reflected following a 23-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Dharamsala, a loss that extended Punjab\u2019s losing run and left them searching for momentum in the middle of a tough campaign.<\/p>\n
When asked where the contest slipped away, Iyer admitted that the early phase was the turning point. He acknowledged that RCB set the tone immediately and then kept attacking the bowling after the powerplay, making it difficult for Punjab to regain control.<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously, they got off to a great start and then started taking on the bowlers right after the powerplay,\u201d Iyer said, pointing to the batters\u2019 dominance during the crucial early overs. He also suggested that while the target itself was achievable in isolation, the way the innings was handled in key moments proved costly.<\/p>\n
Iyer added that Punjab\u2019s bowling couldn\u2019t quite deliver the breakthroughs required at the right time. \u201cGetting to 222 was a commendable performance and we weren\u2019t able to take wickets in the bowling that much\u2026 I think the match was lost in the powerplay,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Iyer said the pursuit never truly gathered pace after early damage. With wickets falling at the start, Punjab struggled to establish the base they needed to build a serious challenge.<\/p>\n
He explained the batting situation clearly: \u201cWe were three down and the majority of our run scorers were Prabhsimran and Priyansh.\u201d Iyer also highlighted that Punjab had been unable to replicate the kind of powerplay starts that had previously helped them, adding that his own dismissal further compounded the pressure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe starts they used to give us in the powerplay, obviously we couldn\u2019t get this time and also me coming in and getting out early,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Despite the disappointment of the result, Iyer pointed to the effort shown in the middle overs, where Punjab tried to claw their way back. He singled out Shashank and Stoinis for particular credit, while also noting contributions from other batters in the phase.<\/p>\n
With Punjab Kings now facing six successive defeats, Iyer refused to let the scoreline define his mindset or the team\u2019s future approach. He stressed that results should not dictate attitude or personality.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, definitely. I\u2019m always positive irrespective of the results. It doesn\u2019t dictate how my personality is and I always approach with a strong attitude,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His most memorable reflection, though, focused on the need to look forward rather than get trapped by setbacks. \u201cI\u2019m not someone who dwells too much in the past. This is over, this is gone. Tomorrow again I\u2019m going to see the sunrise and there\u2019s always light at the end of the tunnel,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Even as the numbers continue to turn against PBKS, Iyer\u2019s comments framed a captain trying to hold onto belief\u2014searching for the right mindset to steady the ship despite a campaign that has been unraveling match after match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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