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Shreyas Iyer led KKR to the IPL 2024 title — then moved to Punjab Kings as captain for a new challenge. Under his leadership, PBKS are 2-0-1 in IPL 2026 (2 wins, 1 washout) and sitting near the top of the table with 5 points.
🏆 Captain's Record: Iyer is the only captain in IPL history to have led three different franchises — Delhi Capitals (2020-21), KKR (2022-24), and now PBKS (2025-present). He won the title with KKR in 2024 in dominant fashion.
BIOGRAPHY
Full Name: Shreyas Santosh Iyer · Born: December 6, 1994, Mumbai · Age: 31 · Role: Right-hand middle-order batter · IPL Teams: DC (2015–2021), KKR (2022–2024), PBKS (2025–present) · IPL Title: 2024 (KKR captain)
Iyer's captaincy credentials were first established at Delhi Capitals, where he transformed a perennial underperformer into a playoff contender, leading them to the 2020 IPL final. After moving to KKR, he inherited a struggling squad and rebuilt them into title winners within two seasons. His ability to read match situations, handle bowling changes, and maintain calm under pressure makes him one of the best tactical captains in the IPL.
As a batter, Iyer is known for his elegant driving and ability to play spin exceptionally well. His short-ball vulnerability has been a talking point throughout his career, but he has worked hard to improve against pace and now strikes at 130+ in the middle overs. His partnership-building ability and knack for scoring clutch runs in playoffs make him invaluable.
IPL CAREER STATS
SHREYAS IYER — IPL CAREER
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 130+ |
| Runs | 3,500+ |
| Average | ~32 |
| Strike Rate | ~130 |
| Half-Centuries | 20+ |
| IPL Title | 1 (2024 as KKR captain) |
| Captaincy Experience | DC (2020-21), KKR (2022-24), PBKS (2025-) |
| IPL Final Appearances | 2 (2020 with DC, 2024 with KKR) |
IPL 2026 — PBKS UNBEATEN
Iyer scored a match-clinching 50 off 29 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) to seal PBKS' 5-wicket win over CSK in Match 7. Combined with their opening win over GT and a rained-out match against KKR, PBKS sit 2nd in the table with 5 points. Ricky Ponting's coaching and Iyer's calm leadership are producing immediate results.
The PBKS squad has been transformed under Iyer's captaincy — Cooper Connolly (108 runs), Priyansh Arya (aggressive opening), and Vijaykumar Vyshak (5 wickets, Purple Cap contender) have all thrived. If PBKS can maintain this momentum, Iyer could become the first captain to win IPL titles with two different franchises.
IYER — IPL 2026 STATS
| Match | Opponent | Runs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 4 | vs GT | Contributed | PBKS won |
| Match 7 | vs CSK | 50 (29 balls) | PBKS won by 5 wkts |
| Match 12 | vs KKR | N/A | Washed out |
