GT vs PBKS: Shashank Singh Reveals Why He Denied Shreyas Iyer A Century vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025
Shashank Singh revealed that Shreyas Iyer asked him to play freely and not worry about his century during the final overs.
Punjab Kings put up a massive total of 243/5 against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a brilliant 97 off 42 balls*, smashing 5 fours and 9 sixes. He was well set for a century but did not get enough strike in the final over. Instead, Shashank Singh stole the show with a blistering 44 off 16 balls*, striking at 275.00.
Shreyas Iyer dominated the innings after Punjab lost early wickets. He played aggressively and took the attack to Gujarat’s bowlers. With wickets falling at the other end, he held the innings together and kept the run rate high. When Shashank Singh joined him at the crease, Punjab Kings were already past 160. The duo then launched an all-out attack, adding quick runs in the last few overs.
In the final over, Shashank Singh took charge, smashing boundaries all around the park while Shreyas Iyer stood at the non-striker’s end. This left many wondering why Iyer did not complete his century. Speaking after the innings, Shashank Singh revealed the reason.
He said, “Shreyas Iyer told me from ball 1, ‘Don’t look at my hundred. Just play your shots, I’m happy.’”
This showed Iyer’s team-first mentality as he prioritized quick runs over personal milestones. His selfless approach helped Punjab Kings reach a massive total, setting Gujarat Titans a big target to chase.
