Punjab Kings (PBKS) won a narrow win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high scoring match of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Defending a strong score of 243/5, Punjab stopped Gujarat at 232/5, making an exciting 11 -run win.
After the match, former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra shared his views on the extraordinary aspect of Shreyas Iyer’s innings, stating that it was a brilliant innings and especially clean hitting against spin. Chopra also said that when it comes to hitting the spinners, Shreyas is the best Indian batsman in the middle overs.
Akash Chopra said on Jio Hotstar, ‘It was just clean, sharp hitting-against spin. I believe that when it comes to hitting the spinners, he is the best Indian batsman in the middle overs. Often the batsmen have to come forward to make pace before making an over -top hit, but Shreyas does not need it. This makes it difficult for the bowlers to estimate their next step.
Chopra also highlighted Shreyas Iyer’s better batting technology. He said that Iyer has opened his stand slightly, which has helped him reach the areas where he could not reach before and handle short balls more effectively. This balanced attitude keeps them dynamic and controlled, increasing their ability to make shots.
He said, ‘It is not just about his front-foot game; They hits the ball over the mid-viccate fielder using the depth of the crease. One of the main observations is that they have opened their stand slightly. Traditionally batting is a side-on game, but Shreyas has adjusted his previous leg in such a way that it is no longer parallel to the popping crease, but a bit open, somewhere between the point and the cover. ‘
Chopra said, ‘Their bat, which used to come down from the top of the first off-stump, is now slightly outward, which helps them to reach the areas where they could not reach before. This adjustment has also improved their ability to handle short balls. If a batsman focuses only on a short ball and all his weight is on the back leg, they risk the shot. However, with Shreyas’s balanced stance, they remain dynamic and under control, which greatly enhances their ability to make shots. ‘