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IPL 2026: Iyer credits ‘exceptional start’ as PBKS rule over Super Kings

Updated on: 05 April,2026 08:44 AM IST  |  Chennai
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Meanwhile, Iyer was fined Rs 24 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team’s match against CSK

IPL 2026: Iyer credits ‘exceptional start’ as PBKS rule over Super Kings

Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya during his 39 off 11 balls on Friday. PIC/PTI

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Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer credited his side’s explosive start and collective batting effort for chasing down a 200-plus total against Chennai Super Kings.

PBKS once again proved why they are the masters of 200-plus chases in the IPL, pulling off the feat for the ninth time as Priyansh Arya (33 off 11 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (50 off 29 balls) dismantled the CSK attack.


Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer



“The way we started today [Friday], I think it was an exceptional start. Priyansh and Prabh [Prabhsimran Singh, 43 off 34 balls] are doing the job at the start and setting the bench for us to go inside,” said Iyer. Meanwhile, Iyer was fined Rs 24 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team’s match against CSK.

Fleming backs struggling Samson

There may have been some doubts about Sanju Samson’s start with the CSK (six and seven), but head coach Stephen Fleming is sure that the star batter  will soon get back into the swing of things.

“He is not going to score every time. It’s T20 cricket and he just nicked one today [Friday]. But, he is in good form. He is training well. And when he gets going, he is often a match-winner. So, two innings don’t define an area of concern,” Fleming said.

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