The cricket world is buzzing about Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87-run knock for Punjab Kings against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match. However, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has rejected the focus solely on Iyer’s performance. Ashwin highlighted the contributions of Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, and Priyansh Arya, who played crucial roles in Punjab’s victory but did not receive as much credit. Inglis’ 20-run over against Jasprit Bumrah was particularly praised by Ashwin for changing the game in Punjab’s favor. Despite Iyer’s heroics, Ashwin mentioned that Mumbai Indians were 15-20 runs short in their total score. He also commended Arya for his impactful cameo in the powerplay, predicting a bright future for him in Indian cricket. Ashwin emphasized the importance of recognizing the efforts of all players involved in Punjab Kings’ win, not just the popular names like Shreyas Iyer.
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