Punjab Kings has left Mumbai riding on the victorious chariot. The team’s next match is with Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground. While leaving Mumbai, Iyer made a social media post, which will shock the fans of Mumbai Indians. Actually, PBKS defeated MI in a one-sided match on Thursday.
Punjab Kings had a target of 196 runs to win, Priyansh Arya (15) could not score big but his fellow opener Prabhsimran Singh played a brilliant inning and lasted till the end. Singh scored 80 runs in 39 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 11 fours. Shreyas Iyer played an important inning of 66 runs in 35 balls, which made Punjab’s victory one-sided. In this innings, Iyer hit 4 sixes and 5 fours and when he was out, Punjab was standing on the threshold of victory.
Shreyas Iyer’s post after victory
Shreyas Iyer is full of confidence. Punjab is the only franchise which has not lost a single match yet in IPL 2026. After defeating Mumbai, Iyer shared a post. Along with his video, he wrote in the caption, “Leaving from Mumbai with victory.” Punjab fans are happy and this post might be teasing MI fans, who have lost 4 consecutive matches.
Leaving Mumbai with a win ЁЯСНЁЯП╗ pic.twitter.com/nzrKIb5gbC
тАФ Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) April 16, 2026
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The enthusiasm of Punjab Kings fans is at a different level this time. Last year, the team had reached the final under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, this time too the team is looking good and is riding on the winning chariot. Fans hope that Iyer will help Punjab win its first IPL trophy this time.
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When is PBKS’s next match?
Punjab Kings is at first place in the points table. The team has 9 points and a net run rate of +1.067. Punjab’s next match is with Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, 19 April. This match will be played at Maharaja Yadvinder Singh PCA Stadium from 7:30 pm.