Shreyas Iyer delivered a batting masterclass in the 2025 IPL Qualifier 2 on Sunday, guiding Punjab Kings to a five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians with an unbeaten 87 that was both composed and commanding. His innings stood out not just for its impact on the game, but for a particular moment that captured the attention of fans and cricket legends alike.
In the 18th over, facing Jasprit Bumrah — widely regarded as one of the most lethal bowlers in world cricket — Iyer pulled off a shot that defied belief. Bumrah sent down a textbook yorker, aimed with surgical precision at the base of middle stump. Shreyas, showing extraordinary control and vision, crouched low and delicately opened the face of his bat, steering the ball past short third-man for a boundary.
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Former South African captain AB de Villiers couldn’t hide his admiration. Watching the moment on JioStar, he declared, “That’s the shot of the IPL for me. A perfect yorker, hitting the middle stump, would break the toe of the bat and maybe my stumps.”
The shot wasn’t a one-off either; several fans noted that Iyer had previously played a similar stroke against Bumrah in past seasons — a testament to his remarkable anticipation and timing.
What made the moment even more special was the stage — a high-stakes knockout match — and the bowler involved. That Shreyas could make such a delivery look effortless is a mark of his growing stature as one of IPL’s most dependable and stylish batsmen.
