Mumbai, April 16: After Punjab Kings (PBKS) defended a paltry 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur to script the lowest successful defence in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, former India cricketer Rayudu praised Iyer슬롯사이트s attitude and composure, calling him the difference between a meek surrender and a statement win. IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane Banking on KKR To Turn Things Around After 16-Run Lost Against Punjab Kings, Says 슬롯사이트All Players Are Confident and Experienced To Handle Any Situation슬롯사이트�.

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"He (Shreyas) has that composure as a person and as a captain, and that is why I feel슬롯사이트� sir (Bishop) here has said he is a good captain, and that's because he has that composure," Rayudu said on ESPNcricinfo's Time Out show.

The move that changed the match came in the eighth over. With KKR at 62 for 2 chasing 112 , Iyer brought fielders around the bat and gave Chahal the license to attack. The veteran leg-spinner responded with a game-turning spell of 4-28 and it brought PBKS back into a contest.

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Bishop recalled how Iyer had previously turned around the fortunes of Delhi Capitals in 2018 and also led them to a final in 2020. His stint with KKR culminated in a title in 2024. And now, at PBKS, he has them in the top four with four wins in six games and also leads their run charts.

"They are more eager, they are more hungry. They are on their way," Rayudu said, while Bishop pointed out that, compared to some of the teams, PBKS were only playing their sixth game on Tuesday, and "had they gone the other way and lost this, it wouldn't have been detrimental, but they have given themselves a bonus".

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