Pulling It Off! How Shreyas Iyer Turned His Weakness Into a Dominant Weapon!

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has revolutionized his game against short-pitched balls, turning his pull shot into a mighty scoring weapon. What was once his weakness, averaging 18.3 against pull and hook until 2024, Iyer now averages a whopping 88 with a strike rate of 226 in 2025.

This transformation was all to see when he scored his unbeaten 97 from 42 balls against Gujarat Titans, leading PBKS to a record 243/5. Iyer's tempered aggression ripped apart the opposition bowling lineup, proving his evolution as a batter. His nine sixes and five fours characterized his innings, which formed the base of Punjab's record score.

Iyer's return highlights his leadership and versatility, placing him firmly in the list of the most powerful IPL players this season.

Source: Hindustan Times, ANI.