PBKS vs KKR: Punjab Kings scored 30 runs more, Shreyas Iyer slammed the bowlers after the defeat

After the defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the thrilling match of IPL 2026, disappointment and resentment can be clearly seen in the camp of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Captain Shreyas Iyer left no stone unturned in highlighting the shortcomings of his team after the match. Holding the bowlers and fielders directly responsible, Iyer said that due to our mistakes, the Punjab team added 30 extra runs on the scoreboard, which ultimately became the main reason for the defeat.

Captain’s anger over bowling and fielding

Shreyas Iyer looked quite disappointed during the presentation after the match. He said that at one point the match was within our grasp, but poor bowling and sluggish fielding in the death overs spoiled the entire game. Iyer clearly said, “We gave 30 runs more to Punjab. At this level you cannot expect such poor fielding and directionless bowling. If we had stopped those small mistakes, the result would have been different.”

Punjab Kings’ explosive batting spoiled the game

Punjab Kings batsmen adopted an aggressive approach against KKR bowlers. Especially in the last five overs, Punjab scored a lot of runs against the main bowlers of KKR. Shreyas Iyer believes that his team’s planning was not precise and the bowlers lost their line and length in moments of pressure. Even in fielding, Punjab batsmen got a lease of life due to some important catches and miss-fields, which they took full advantage of.

Danger increases for KKR in the race for playoffs

After this defeat, the playoff equation has become a bit difficult for KKR. Shreyas Iyer has warned the team that if we have to move ahead in the tournament, these mistakes will have to be corrected immediately. The batsmen did their job well and came close to the target, but the bowlers have to understand their responsibilities. Now it has to be seen what changes the Kolkata team will make in the next match and whether they will be able to overcome the shortcomings of their fielding.