As Punjab Kings walked onto the field to defend 220 runs, a major miss on the field was the captain himself, Shreyas Iyer. While it may seem that it was Jaipur's heat that has weakened him, it was his index finger that caused the trouble. While he walked to the toss, his index finger was heavily taped. After Punjab won the match, the captain himself came and clarified that it was only the finger issue, which he injured while practicing. In the post-match presentation, he informed: "The reason is the finger over here (pointing at his index finger on his right hand). I don't know what has happened. Yesterday while practicing, I got hit. I will have to go and check what the issue is." Shreyas Iyer scored 30 valuable runs for Punjab Kings and then did not come back. It was Shashank Singh who led the team in the second inning. Harpreet Brar was brought in as the impact substitute and became the key bowler of the evening. The lefty spinner bagged 3 wickets and has been one of the most economical bowlers apart from Yuzvendra Chahal, while the rest got smacked for runs. Read also: Travis Head Tests Covid Positive, Likely to Miss SRH vs LSG Clash Shreyas earns respect That he walked to bat despite injury has gotten him massive respect from his fans. Not only that, he was seen at the boundary continuously chatting with the players, providing insights regarding the match. Even though it was Shashank managing the role, the captain was just a step away from the rope. Watch Iyer leading off the field: Iyer leading his team from boundary line 🥵🔥SHREYAS IYER THE LEADER 😶‍🌫️🫡 pic.twitter.com/Md04K8ZX89 — Rea💗 (@Rohieee96) May 18, 2025 Despite being injured, he’s giving everything for his team. 🫡👏 pic.twitter.com/ikcoXnpQJI — Pick-up Shot (@96ShreyasIyer) May 18, 2025 SHREYAS IYER, A CHAMPION ON & OFF THE FIELD 💪 pic.twitter.com/EMYMxHmKSF — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2025 Iyer leading his team from boundary line 🥵🔥SHREYAS IYER THE LEADER 😶‍🌫️🫡 pic.twitter.com/Md04K8ZX89 — Rea💗 (@Rohieee96) May 18, 2025 Meanwhile, Punjab Kings earned their most awaited 2 points, thanks to twin half centuries from Nehal Wadher and Shashank Singh in the first innings, followed by a 3-fer from Harpreet.