Throw it in the bin: How Shreyas Iyer, PBKS overcame RCB qualifier 1 loss
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer explained how he and his side were able to forget the Qualifier 1 loss to RCB to secure their place in the final with a win over MI on Sunday, June 1. Punjab were hammered by Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 but they bounced back brilliantly against Mumbai. Chasing a target of 204 runs, Shreyas led from the front as PBKS crossed the finish line with 5 wickets remaining.advertisementShreyas remained unbeaten on 87 and was adjudged as the Player Of The Match for his efforts. Speaking at the post-match presentation, the PBKS skipper said that the aim was to throw the imagination and recovery in the bin after the loss to RCB and keep the belief that one match couldn't define them.PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2: Highlights | Scorecard
"Just throw the imagination and 'recovery' out in the bin. Throughout the season, we have played well. One match can't define us," said Shreyas.When asked about getting ready for the final, Shreyas said he isn't thinking a lot about the upcoming match against RCB and feels that the job is only half done at the moment."I am just staying in the moment, cherishing the situation, going to the dressing room and celebrating with teammates getting into the final. I personally think that the job is only half done. So, I don't want to think too much about the final. Just go recover, get a massage and get ready for the game," said Shreyas.'I love the big occasions'advertisementShreyas became the first skipper to lead three different teams to an IPL final and his knock on the day consisted of five boundaries and eight sixes. When asked about how he was able to perform well in the high-pressure chase, Shreyas said that he loves the big occasions and said he was just focused on his breathing."I don't know, to be honest. I love such big occasions. I always say to myself and my colleagues that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are and the better the results. I was focusing on my breathing rather than sweating out there in the middle," said Shreyas.PBKS and RCB will face off in the IPL 2025 final on June 3.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InTrending Reel
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