Shreyas Iyer's Ipl 2025 Final Dismissal Creates Controversy and Backlash

2025 Indian Premier League final was a special one as Royal Challengers Bangalore ended their 18-year drought to lift the IPL trophy. They defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in a nail-biting game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But the game is also making headlines for the removal of Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer which created sharp reactions particularly from former player Yograj Singh.

Yograj Singh was not hesitant when he referred to Shreyas Iyer's wicket in the last match as a "criminal offence." He was disappointed with Iyer's dismissal and opined that the shot he played was not acceptable. Yograj even went on to say that as per Ashok Mankad this type of error would fall under a grave rule and could fetch him a ban for a couple of matches. Those nasty words reflect just how crucial that moment was in determining the final's outcome.

Reflecting on the game, Punjab Kings had won the toss and opted to bowl first. Punjab's bowling attack was good with Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson being good enough to contain the Royal Challengers' batsmen. Yuzi Chahal bowled economically too stopping the batsmen from playing freely. In spite of this Virat Kohli attempted to keep the innings intact scoring 43 runs from 35 balls with some classy boundaries. Remaining RCB batsmen such as Rajat Patidar Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone played attacking cricket hitting fours and sixes to drive the team towards a decent score of 190 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs.

While pursuing 191 Punjab Kings had a good beginning. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran had a good stand scoring 43 runs for the first wicket. Their strong beginning provided hope to the team to achieve the target. But the game was turned around when Shreyas Iyer was out early. He got out for one run in two balls behind caught by wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma from Romario Shepherd's bowling. This wicket was the turning point which turned the tables in favor of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Though there was a gallant effort by Josh Inglis who scored 39 runs in a matter of time hitting four sixes and one boundary and Shashank Singh who was on 61 unbeaten playing powerful shots Punjab Kings lost by six runs. Shashank's last over was thrilling hitting 22 runs but it failed to get the team across the line. Krunal Pandya Yash Dayal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's disciplined bowling put pressure on Punjab batsmen limiting them to 184 for seven wickets.

Krunal Pandya's bowling was top class and he was aptly awarded Player of the Match. His knack for picking crucial wickets at a low cost of runs was instrumental in helping RCB win. His two for 17 runs were crucial in curbing the Punjab run chase.

Yograj Singh's criticism of Shreyas Iyer's dismissal is an example of how vital each second is in a high-stakes final. Iyer's wicket early in the game left Punjab Kings under tremendous pressure and put the team in a situation where they could hardly sustain the required run rate. It reflected how a single error can cost the closely contested match big time.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's victory was a historic one after years of waiting and disappointments. Their batting display by Virat Kohli and complemented by aggressive stroke play by Patidar Sharma and Livingstone provided them with a fightable score to defend. The bowling department then supported the total with intelligent and controlled bowling performances.

For Punjab Kings the final was disappointing but they exhibited fight and determination in their batting order. The opening starts and middle order efforts provided them with hope but insufficient big partnership in the middle overs made the chase challenging. The loss of their captain at a crucial juncture was particularly difficult to overcome.

This IPL final will be remembered not just for RCB's much-awaited win but also for the drama surrounding critical moments such as Shreyas Iyer's fall. It serves as a reminder for all who are watching that cricket is a sport of small moments that can choose to determine the destiny of players and teams. The reactions and arguments that follow such episodes indicate the passion of fans and retired players for the sport.

Overall the IPL 2025 final was an excellent display of competitive cricket with both sides giving their all. RCB had deserved the win after a collective effort in batting and bowling. Punjab Kings will learn from this match and come back with a vengeance in the forthcoming season.

Ultimately this match was a combination of festivities for RCB and disappointment for Punjab Kings but it was an enthralling contest that cricket fans will be discussing for a long time. The drama surrounding Shreyas Iyer's wicket added to the thrill making the final one of the most memorable in the history of IPL.