Qualifier PBKS vs RCB: Will Chandigarh Jinx Haunt Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025 Qualifier? A Look at His Stats at Home Ground

Qualifier PBKS vs RCB: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been in explosive form throughout IPL 2025, but as the team gears up for a high-stakes Qualifier 1 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one lingering question remains — can Iyer break his Chandigarh curse?

While Iyer has smashed 514 runs at a strike rate of 172 in the league stage — including 31 sixes, making him one of the top power-hitters this season — his record at PBKS’ home ground, the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, tells a different story.

Shreyas Iyer’s Poor Record in Chandigarh:

In 4 innings at the venue, Iyer has managed just 25 runs, averaging a disappointing 6.25. His top score here? Just 10 runs. Despite being Punjab’s batting mainstay this season, he’s yet to make a mark at home.

Here’s a look at his scores in Chandigarh during IPL 2025:

Opponent	Date	Score	Dismissal	Bowler
RR	April 5	10 (5)	Bowled	Jofra Archer
CSK	April 8	9 (7)	Bowled	Khaleel Ahmed
KKR	April 15	0 (2)	Caught	Harshit Rana
RCB	April 20	6 (10)	Caught	Romario Shepherd

No Clear Pattern to the Struggles

Interestingly, there’s no common thread in these dismissals. Against RR, Iyer started aggressively with boundaries but was bowled trying to maintain the momentum. Versus CSK and KKR, the modes of dismissal differed, indicating a lack of rhythm rather than a technical flaw.

🧠 Pressure Mounts Ahead of Playoffs

As PBKS enter the playoffs, much depends on Iyer to anchor the innings. The young lineup — including Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Shashank Singh — is making their first-ever playoff appearance, while Nehal Wadhera has limited experience from his stint with MI in 2023.

If Punjab is to go all the way, Iyer must overcome his home ground hoodoo and lead from the front tonight.

Key Stats:

• Runs in IPL 2025: 514
• Strike Rate: 172
• Sixes: 31 (3rd highest in the league)
• Runs at Chandigarh: 25 in 4 innings
• Average at Chandigarh: 6.25

Will tonight be the night Iyer rewrites his Chandigarh story? Or will RCB exploit his one weak spot? All eyes on the New PCA Stadium as Qualifier 1 gets underway.