Punjab Kings skipper, Shreyas Iyer Reflects on Eden Gardens comeback following KKR split

Shreyas Iyer on Eden Gardens return

Punajb Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, April 27 in the ongoing IPL 2025.

KKR is currently at the seventh position in the points table as they started this IPL season on a disappointing note. They have emergerd victorious only three times out of the eight games,whereas Punjab Kings are currently in the fifth position with five wins out of eight matches.

KKR needs to win five out of their remaining six matches to keep their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive, while for Punjab, winning just three out of their remaining six matches would be enough to secure a spot in the top four.

“We are batting first. Since we are playing on the same wicket they played on. Can see a few cracks, will get an idea on how its playing. It’s always been great to play in front of this crowd. Another day to come here and embrace. We have been getting brilliant starts.” Shreyas Iyer said

“We are talking about a few situations, we need to play to our best ability and believe in ourselves. I want the bowlers to take wickets; it changes the momentum. The more wickets we take in the powerplay, gives a chance to the other bowlers. Maxwell and Omarzai come in,” Shreyas Iyer added

Coming to the match, batting first Punjab Kings posted a massive total of 201 on board, thanks to an impressive knock by Prabhsimran Singh who scored 89 off 49 balls, Priyansh also contributed with the bat as he smashed 69 runs off 35 deliveries.

However, the match was called off due to rain, and both Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders received one point each.