Shreyas Iyer Fires Punjab Kings to IPL Final! But Fined?
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Eei folks! Your Punjab Kings are going to the IPL final after 11 long years! Chale, give thanks! But it wasn't all sweet. Shreyas Iyer, the captain, played like a real boss, scoring 87 not out off just 41 balls against Mumbai Indians. The guy really scatter dem, helping PBKS chase down 204 with one over to spare for a 5-wicket win. Eish!
Iyer's Heroics & The Fine
The match, which was the second qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw Iyer just dey control things. Mumbai put up a big score, but Iyer's clean hitting and leadership made sure Punjab reached the target. This be only the second time Punjab Kings go reach IPL final since 2014.
But here's the wahala: Iyer got fined because dem slow during the match. The IPL people say dem breach the rules about how fast teams suppose bowl overs. This be the second time Punjab do this this season.
The Penalty Breakdown
According to IPL, Iyer go pay INR 24 lakh fine. The other players in the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, go pay INR 6 lakh or 25% of their match fees, depending on which one be small pass. Even Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya chop fine for the same reason! Because e be MI’s third time, Pandya go pay INR 30 lakh, and the rest of his team go pay even more.
How the Chase Went
Punjab start slow, with Prabhsimran Singh getting out early for just 6 runs. But Priyansh Arya bring some action with 20 runs off 10 balls. Then, Josh Inglis join Iyer, and the two of them just take charge.
What Next For Punjab Kings?
So, Punjab Kings dey the final! Dem go face Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After dem loss to RCB for Qualifier 1, Shreyas Iyer talk say, “We have lost the battle, not the war.” Now he get chance to show he be real leader. Let's support our team make dem bring the cup come home!