Shreyas Iyer played a fantastic 87 not out off 41 balls. Punjab Kings chased down 204 against Mumbai Indians.
This was special because it was Punjab’s first IPL final in 11 years, and the first time they had chased 200+ against Mumbai in the IPL.
Shreyas became the first captain to take three different teams to the IPL final. Everyone was happy and excited.
But things took a weird turn right after the match. Shashank Singh got run out at a crucial moment.
He tried to take two runs but stopped midway on the pitch and didn’t reach the non-striker’s end.
This cost Punjab their fifth wicket when the match was still tight. Shreyas was very upset because that wicket could have made the chase harder.
After the match, when players were shaking hands and celebrating, Shreyas didn’t shake hands with Shashank.
Instead, he scolded him in front of everyone. A video of this went viral on social media.
It showed Shreyas clearly angry and using some harsh words. Shashank looked surprised and didn’t say anything back—he just walked away quietly.
Cricket is a game of pressure, especially in the IPL. Captains like Shreyas have a lot on their shoulders.
It’s understandable he got angry when a mistake almost cost them the game. But many feel using harsh or abusive words publicly is not right.
Leaders should keep their cool and support teammates, especially younger players.
Fans are divided. Some think Shreyas was just passionate and wanted to win at any cost. Others feel leaders should be more careful with their words and not embarrass teammates.
Inside the team, moments like this can affect how players trust and work with each other. But Shashank’s quiet reaction shows he accepted the criticism without creating drama.
Now, Punjab Kings have a big final match against RCB. They need to stay united and forget any tensions.
Shreyas’ batting will be crucial — but so will the team’s spirit and harmony. If they can work through this and stay focused, they have a good chance of winning their first IPL title in over a decade.
Shreyas Iyer is a great captain and player, but even the best get angry.
It’s okay to get angry in tough moments — but how you handle that anger matters.
The balance between passion and respect will be crucial for Punjab Kings from now on. Hopefully, this becomes a team and leadership lesson.
#PBKSvsMI Shreyas Iyer angry on Shashank for His absence in running between games … pic.twitter.com/RCMPwJscvY
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