Punjab Kings were so close to history. 29 runs off the last over. Shashank Singh gave it everything — 6, 4, 6, 6 — but it wasn’t enough.
They lost the IPL 2025 final to RCB by 6 runs. Heartbreaking. But one man walks away from that loss with his head held high — Shreyas Iyer.
This isn’t Iyer’s first time in an IPL final. He’s been there. He’s won before. But this time felt different.
This time, he wasn’t just calling the shots — he was leading from the front. Quiet, focused, calm under pressure. This season, Shreyas Iyer didn’t just captain a team — he led a family.
No one gave Punjab much of a chance when the season began. But Iyer made them believe.
He backed youngsters, stayed patient during losses and made smart calls throughout. His calm energy rubbed off on everyone.
Punjab didn’t play like underdogs. They played like a team that believed they belonged in the final. And that belief came from their captain.
Losing a final always hurts. They were so close. But what Punjab built this season is bigger than just one game. They showed heart, hunger and fight. That doesn’t go away with one loss.
With Shreyas Iyer at the top, this team will come back stronger. After the match, Iyer didn’t complain. He didn’t make excuses. He just accepted the result.
That’s what great leaders do. They don’t hide when things go wrong — they take it on the chin and move forward.
He may not have lifted the trophy but he won something bigger — respect.
