Kolkata, 18 May 2025: As a captain Shreyas Iyer has qualified for the playoffs with 3 different franchise. In 2019,2020 with delhi capitals in 2024 with Kolkata knight riders and managed to win the trophy and in 2025 with punjab Kings . He has been really a phenomenal with his batting as well as with captainship .
Calm Amidst Chaos
While the Knight Riders have had flamboyant stars and big match-winners over the years, this year’s campaign has been about cohesion — and at the center of it is Iyer. Whether he’s been anchoring a chase, rotating bowlers with shrewd timing, or standing composed during nail-biters, the 29-year-old has brought a sense of calm that has clearly rubbed off on the team.
“It’s not about individual glory,” Iyer said after the record-breaking 10th win. “It’s about trusting the process, backing your players, and staying grounded. The boys have bought into the vision, and it’s paying off.”
A Captain’s Season to Remember
Though other skippers like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Gautam Gambhir have won more titles, none have managed a streak like Iyer’s — 10 wins on the trot in a single edition.
Shreyas Iyer Creates IPL History: Sets Unprecedented Milestone as Captain
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