Archive · 30 May 2025
Moody Criticizes Iyer's Batting in PBKS Loss
During an IPL match, Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings, didn't play smart when batting against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
He got out early, and a commentator, Tom Moody, said Iyer didn't understand the situation, especially when facing bowler Josh Hazlewood.
Moody felt Iyer should have been more cautious.
Despite Iyer's good performance in the season, Moody believed he made a mistake in this particular game.
This match was important, and Iyer's team lost badly.
Now, Punjab will play another match to try and get into the final.
Shreyas Iyer was criticized by Tom Moody for poor shot selection.
Iyer got out early against Josh Hazlewood in the match.
PBKS lost to RCB in Qualifier 1 by eight wickets.
Moody believed Iyer failed to read the game situation.
Iyer has a poor record against Hazlewood.
- Who
- Shreyas Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Tom Moody
- What
- Iyer's batting performance against RCB and criticism by Moody
- When
- May 30, 2025
- Where
- IPL Qualifier 1
- Why
- Iyer's poor shot selection and lack of situational awareness.
Tom Moody's View
N/A
Shot Selection
Tom Moody's View
Iyer misread the situation and made a poor shot selection against Hazlewood.
N/A
Iyer's shot selection was acceptable given the game's demands.
- Player
- Shreyas Iyer
- Team
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Iyer's score in Qualifier 1
- 2 (3)
- Bowler
- Josh Hazlewood
- Iyer's average against Hazlewood
- 3
- PBKS's score in Qualifier 1
- 101
- Iyer's Runs in IPL 2025
- 516
Sources
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