The excitement for IPL 2025 is definitely in the air! One of the teams fans are particularly curious about is the Punjab Kings, who are known for being a bit underwhelming in past seasons. They’re set to kick off their campaign against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. There’s a lot of hope riding on this season as fans are dreaming of seeing their team finally achieve something big with the fresh group of talent on their roster.
This year, Shreyas Iyer takes on the role of captain for the Punjab Kings. He’s not just any player; he led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in IPL 2024 and took Delhi Capitals all the way to the finals in 2020. With such experience, he’s expected to make a mark not just as a captain but also as a key player. There are some impressive milestones he could hit this season that fans will definitely be keeping an eye on.
5000 runs in T 20 cricket
First off, Shreyas is so close to hitting 6000 runs in T20s. He needs just 26 more runs to reach that milestone, and it’s certainly doable, especially batting at number three in the lineup. He has an impressive average of 33 from 217 innings and a strike rate of 133.64, which makes this target seem quite reachable. If he manages to do it in this IPL, he’ll become the 11th Indian player to score 6000 T20 runs. Besides this, he’s also on the brink of another milestone. If he scores 24 more runs throughout the tournament, he’ll hit the 5000 runs mark for T20s played in India.
250 sixes in T20 format
Another record to look out for is around sixes. Shreyas is known for his ability to clear the ropes, and he’s just three sixes shy of 250 in T20s. It would be pretty exciting if he could get those sixes right in the first game against Gujarat. Also, he could achieve a nice little bonus of reaching 500 fours in Asia if he connects for 14 boundaries during this IPL season.
100 catches in T20 cricket
Let’s not forget about his fielding skills! Shreyas Iyer has a great reputation when it comes to catching, whether it’s in the infield or out in the outfield. If he snags just one catch in the upcoming matches, he’ll hit a milestone of 50 catches specifically in the IPL. Now, if he manages to grab five more catches throughout the season, he’s looking at hitting the 100-catch milestone in T20s overall. With all of these potential records on the horizon, Shreyas Iyer is without a doubt a player to keep your eyes on during IPL 2025. Fans will certainly be hoping for some fireworks this season!
