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The much-anticipated IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is delivering high drama under the lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With both franchises eyeing their maiden IPL title, the atmosphere is electric and the pressure palpable. After RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9, the onus was on PBKS to chase it down and etch their name in history. However, things haven’t quite gone to plan for the Kings.
Shreyas Iyer dismissed for a solitary score as Romario Shepherd delivers a big breakthrough
In the 10th over of the PBKS innings, Romario Shepherd struck gold with a sharp delivery that nipped away off the seam. On the fourth ball, he bowled a short-of-a-length delivery just outside off, and skipper Shreyas Iyer, trying to guide it to third man, managed only a faint edge to wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma. Although the umpire didn’t raise his finger, Iyer immediately walked off, acknowledging the edge.
The timing of the wicket couldn’t have been worse for PBKS, as their captain’s dismissal at a crucial juncture added to the mounting scoreboard pressure. Questions were quickly raised about Iyer’s approach, with fans and analysts wondering if he was too casual in his execution.
Social media erupts with brutal memes and criticism
It didn’t take long for cricket fans to erupt on social media. Fans trolled Iyer relentlessly for his soft dismissal, with many claiming that the match had now swung firmly in RCB’s favour. The memes came thick and fast, and hashtags like #ShreyasGone, #RCBWinning, and #PBKSloses started trending within minutes of his departure.
With Iyer back in the dugout and PBKS under pressure, the momentum has clearly shifted toward Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The run rate is climbing, wickets are falling, and Bengaluru’s bowlers are hunting in packs. Unless a miracle unfolds in the final overs, RCB look firmly on course to clinch their first IPL title.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
All 3 dismissals for Shreyas Iyer exactly the same way and identical in this IPL against RCB. Sensational captaincy from Rajat.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara)
Shreyas Iyer out
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1)
ROMARIO GETS SHREYAS IYER FOR 1. 👌
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Wickets getting RCB back in the game. Huge wicket of Shreyas Iyer by shepherd.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Shreyas Iyer Gone Dugout👇 |
— Siju Moothedath (@SijuMoothedath)
Shreyas Iyer choked in finals again
No dew and it must be the game for RCB— – (@kakarla_7)
Shreyas Iyer is an absolute fraud in the finals
— Chronicle (@Kshetrapati)
Ramerio Shepherd dismissed Shreyas Iyer.
– RCB are back in the game.
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb)
That's why Iyer isn't called up for India,
What a casual shot to play in the finals similar to his dismissal against Aussi in the World Cup finals.
Congratulations to RCB and their fans. No need to overreact now.😅— Shreyas 🔰 (@Shreyas520)
http://twitter.com/_shawtyspitsfax/status/1929946665848348730
Half of the castle is down. Shreyas Iyer 💔
— Abhi (+) (@IAmAbhiiiii)
The reaction of Anushka Sharma when Shreyas Iyer got out.
— Rishabh Singh Parmar (@irishabhparmar)
Congratulations u won after Shreyas Iyer wicket …
🏆 After 18 years u won..— Rumi_from_Toxic (@Toxic_naveenrsy)
Shreyas Iyer absolute garbage player
— 🏂 (@shitwhacked)
Shreyas Iyer & NaMo stadium in finals. Boy we've been there!
— Ram Toh Rambo Nikla! (@MainHoonNaStan)
Final match, venue Ahmedabad, Shreyas Iyer walks in at a crucial time, and the man edges it to the keeper… Have we seen it before
— Dronesh Kumar (@KumarDronesh)
Oh Shreyas Iyer what have you done
Congratulations RCB for the first ever IPL Trophy
— Pandu Raju (@CSKianPaanduRaj)
Shreyas Iyer can now be air dropped back into Dharaavi
— wanderlust (@Cogito1781)
Shreyas Iyer aura gimmick. You’re not that guy pal
— ︎︎︎︎︎︎ ︎︎︎︎︎︎ (@LittleCruyff)
SHREYAS IYER CAUGHT BEHIND AT A FINAL IN NARENDRA MODI STADIUM
😭😭🙏😭🙏😭🙏😭— Madbruiser (@Madbruiser)
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket)
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
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