Shreyas Iyer Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record as PBKS Crush LSG in IPL 2025
Punjab surge to No. 2 on IPL table; Rajasthan, Chennai crash out of playoff race.
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Shreyas Iyer Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record, Punjab Kings Stun LSG
Dharamshala - Shreyas Iyer made IPL history on Monday, breaking Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record as Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs in the IPL 2025 thriller. Iyer’s commanding 45 off 25 balls helped Punjab post 236/5 before restricting LSG to 199/7, vaulting PBKS to second place on the points table with 15 points.
Prabhsimran Singh’s Blazing 91 Leads Punjab Assault
Prabhsimran Singh was the star of the match, smashing a whirlwind 91 that anchored Punjab’s mammoth total. Supported by Arshdeep Singh’s sharp bowling, Punjab notched their seventh win from 11 games, tightening their hold on a playoff spot.
Iyer Joins Elite Club of Captains With 400+ Runs in Four Seasons
Iyer’s knock elevated him into an elite list of IPL skippers who have scored 400+ runs in four or more seasons. Only Virat Kohli (7) and David Warner (5) are ahead of him. Iyer now shares third spot with KL Rahul, Gautam Gambhir, and MS Dhoni — leaving behind Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag, and others.
Iyer Climbs the Ranks in Successful 200+ Defenses
Shreyas Iyer also matched Rohit Sharma for the third-most successful defenses of 200+ totals as captain. Only legends like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli stand ahead.
FACT FILE | Captaincy Records and Milestones
| Record Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| 400+ Runs in IPL Seasons as Captain | 4 (Iyer) — Joint 3rd all-time |
| Successful Defenses of 200+ Totals | 10 (Iyer) — Joint 3rd all-time |
| Punjab Kings 2025 Record | 7 wins, 3 losses, 15 points, +0.376 NRR |
| Prabhsimran Singh vs LSG | 91 runs, match-winning knock |
| Arshdeep Singh vs LSG | Top wicket-taker for PBKS |
Rajasthan, Chennai Exit Playoff Race
While Punjab’s win tightened their playoff grip, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have officially bowed out of contention, making the final league games a fierce battle for remaining spots.
