Yograj Singh reacts to Punjab Kings' defeat in IPL final against RCB
Punjab Kings during the IPL final in Ahmedabad. (ANI Photo)
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer
Yograj Singh
launched a scathing attack on Punjab Kings captain
Shreyas Iyer
for his reckless dismissal in the IPL 2025 final, terming it a 'criminal offence' that proved costly in the team's narrow six-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
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In a high-voltage final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy after 18 seasons. However, Iyer's early exit — caught behind for just 1 off 2 balls while attempting an ill-judged shot off Romario Shepherd — emerged as the turning point in Punjab's failed chase of 191.
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Speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh didn't mince words. 'The shot which Shreyas Iyer played in the final was a criminal offence, according to me.
Ashok Mankad told me about this criminal offence, which comes under Section 302. He also told me that the repercussions of this is that you will be banned for two matches. What Shreyas did yesterday is not acceptable. There is no apology for that.'
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Batting first, RCB posted 190/9, with contributions from Virat Kohli (43), Rajat Patidar (26), and Jitesh Sharma (24). PBKS responded strongly with Shashank Singh's unbeaten 61 and Josh Inglis' quickfire 39, but a disciplined bowling effort from Krunal Pandya (2/17) and others held them back at 184/7.
Despite Shashank's 22-run blitz in the final over, PBKS fell just short, with Iyer's early departure drawing heavy scrutiny as RCB celebrated long-awaited glory.
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