Currently, there is no question that Shreyas Iyer is the talk of the town. His unbeaten 87 off 41 balls in Punjab Kings’ thrilling chase of 204 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 has solidified his status as one of the best T20 captains in franchise cricket. His explosive innings, which included eight sixes and five fours, helped PBKS reach their first IPL final since 2014, where they will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3.
Former India captain and 2007 T20 World Cup winner Robin Uthappa praised Iyer on social media, confidently predicting that he will lead India across multiple formats. “I’ve said this time and again and I’ll say it AGAIN!! Iyer will captain India in multiple formats!! He has to!! He’s that good,” Uthappa wrote.
Legendary cricketer AB de Villiers also commended Iyer’s calmness and shot selection, calling his boundary off Jasprit Bumrah “the shot of the night” and applauding the precision of his sixes. De Villiers highlighted Iyer’s balanced approach, saying he “doesn’t get arrogant or overly emotional” and that “there are many more runs in him.”
Former India coach Sanjay Bangar praised Iyer’s ability to build partnerships and his tactical intelligence in overcoming a strong Mumbai bowling attack. Bangar pointed out Iyer’s experience and temperament as key factors in handling the high-pressure chase, especially his skill in playing yorkers and finding gaps with precision.