\u201cThis is the year we are eyeing the trophy. It's going to take a lot of effort,\u201d Iyer said after being named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 69.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing a challenging total of 220, PBKS got off to a blazing start with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh taking the attack to the SRH bowlers. The duo powered the team to 93\/0 in the Power-play, putting the opposition under early pressure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iyer, coming in after the fall of wickets, paced his innings well. He took time to settle before accelerating at the right moment to keep the chase on track. \u201cWe got a phenomenal start. It was magnificent to watch, it was proper cricketing shots,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the strong platform, Iyer acknowledged that the conditions were not easy and required composure. \u201cIt wasn't easy. I had to give myself some time, and thankfully it worked out,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PBKS briefly lost momentum in the middle overs, but Iyer stitched a crucial partnership with Nehal Wadhera before finishing the chase alongside Shashank Singh. The team eventually reached the target with seven balls to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Praising the brilliant bowling of Shashank, who took wickets of Abhishek and Head, Iyer added, \u201cAll of us came together, and Shashank approached me. I needed someone who bowls at 120. He lived up to his expectations. Kudos to him and his thought process.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 219 on the board after a strong start from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. However, PBKS bowlers pulled things back in the latter half to keep the target within reach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Praising the brilliant bowling of Shashank, who took wickets of Abhishek and Head, Iyer added, \u201cAll of us came together, and Shashank approached me. I needed someone who bowls at 120. He lived up to his expectations. Kudos to him and his thought process.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this win, PBKS remain unbeaten this season. They now have seven points from four matches, with one game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) abandoned due to rain. The 2025 runner-ups will now face the Mumbai Indians on April 16 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n