Written By: Danish
Shreyas Iyer's 87*(41) powered PBKS to IPL final with 5-wicket win over MI. Chased 204 comfortably with 1 over remaining.
BCCI fined Iyer ₹24L & teammates ₹6L each for slow over-rate in Qualifier 2. MI's Hardik got ₹30L fine for same offense.
Iyer-Wadhera (48 off 29) partnership shifted momentum after Boult's dropped catch changed MI's bowling strategy.
Iyer crosses 600 runs this IPL - PBKS' batting mainstay. Proved leadership credentials with clutch performances.
PBKS vs RCB in title clash - both chasing maiden IPL trophy. RCB won Qualifier 1 but PBKS look dangerous.
Iyer's tactical acumen outshone Hardik's decisions. Managed bowlers well despite over-rate issues in high-pressure game.
Finals promise fireworks - RCB's batting vs PBKS' all-round strength. Iyer's form could be decisive factor in title clash.