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Shreyas Iyer Returns to Eden Gardens: Punjab Kings Strive for Playoff Glory Against KKR

Updated: April 26, 2025 13:01

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The iconic Eden Gardens will witness a thrilling high-stakes IPL 2025 showdown with Shreyas Iyer commanding Punjab Kings (PBKS) against his erstwhile franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The highly emotional encounter holds strong playoff implications with PBKS hoping to strengthen their top-five place and KKR desperate to remain in the playoffs race. Key highlights follow:
 
Shreyas Iyer's Comeback
  • Iyer, who led KKR to their IPL championship last year, makes his return to Eden Gardens in opposition reds after being released by the franchise.
  • Guided by Ricky Ponting, Iyer revitalized PBKS, amassing 263 runs with three fifty-plus scores in the season.
PBKS' Strong Form:
  • Punjab Kings have won five of their eight matches, demonstrating a well-balanced team with good opening combinations and a solid bowling attack.
  • Arshdeep Singh paces the bowling attack with 11 wickets, ably supported by Yuzvendra Chahal's spin.
KKR's Struggles:
  • KKR, seventh-placed now, have achieved only three victories from eight matches and are eliminated if they lose this match.
  • Their batting performance has been indifferent, banking on individual genius, while their spinning attack has failed to deliver its potential.
  • PBKS beat KKR earlier in the season, holding off the lowest total in IPL history (111) and reducing KKR to 95.
  • That match's piece of destruction by Yuzvendra Chahal is a highlight still.
Playoff Stakes:
  • PBKS winning could give them the third spot on the table, while KKR need to win five of their last six matches if they wish to remain in the running.
  • This encounter guarantees high action and drama as Iyer seeks to make a point against his previous team.
Sources: Daily Excelsior, Gulf Today, The Hills Times

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