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Stoinis Blitz Powers PBKS to 222 as Iyer Misfires
28 Apr
Summary
- Shreyas Iyer scored a slow 30 off 27 balls against Rajasthan Royals.
- Marcus Stoinis hit five consecutive boundaries in the final over.
- Punjab Kings finished with a strong total of 222/4.

On April 28, 2026, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer found himself out of form during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against the Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. Iyer managed a sluggish 30 runs off 27 balls after being put in to bat, struggling to find his usual aggressive rhythm against the spin attack.
His difficult innings concluded in the 18th over when he was dismissed attempting a wide shot, caught by the wicket-keeper. However, the Punjab Kings' innings found a dramatic acceleration thanks to Marcus Stoinis. The Australian all-rounder finished the innings spectacularly, smashing five consecutive boundaries in the final over to propel the team to a massive total of 222/4.