The Punjab Kings put a lot of resources into building their team before the start of the season and it clearly paid off with a fantastic win over the Gujarat Titans in their opening match of the 2025 IPL. The standout performer was Shreyas Iyer, who played brilliantly, scoring an impressive unbeaten 97 runs that helped lead his team to victory. Iyer, who was picked up for a big price, certainly showed he was worth the investment. As the captain of the Punjab Kings, he displayed exceptional skill throughout the game and seemed to be in great form against the Titans.
Looking ahead, Iyer will face off against the Lucknow Super Giants, and he’s got a real shot at breaking three major records during the match.
500 fours in T 20 cricket
First up, he’s just a few hits away from reaching a milestone of 500 fours in T20s across Asia. Right now, he’s sitting with 491 boundaries, so if he can hit 9 more in the upcoming game, he’ll hit that impressive mark in this fast-paced format of cricket. If he can stay at the crease for the whole innings against LSG, this record could be within his reach.
50 catches in IPL
Next, Shreyas is on the brink of reaching 50 catches in the IPL, needing just one more to hit that number. With 49 catches already in his pocket, snagging one more would be a great achievement for him in this competition.
100 catches in T 20 format.
Finally, Iyer also has the chance to notch up 100 catches in T20s. He’s currently at 95, so just 5 more catches in this format will get him to that century of catches. It’s going to be exciting to see if he can achieve these milestones, especially since he’s already shown just how capable he is on the field. Fans will definitely be eager to watch him play in the upcoming match!
