‘Shreyas Iyer is the new chase master’: Former India opener compares PBKS captain’s batting to Virat Kohli
Indian Express·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's exceptional form continued Thursday as PBKS defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at Wankhede Stadium, extending their unbeaten run. Iyer scored his third consecutive half-century, backing Prabsimran Singh's 80. Former India opener Aakash Chopra compared Iyer to Virat Kohli, praising his chase-batting efficiency with 65 average and 180 strike rate over two years.
Key Entities
Shreyas IyerPunjab KingsMumbai IndiansIPL 2026Virat KohliAakash ChopraWankhede Stadium