However, Shreyas Iyer made sure to deliver a strong statement even in the defeat and charged his team up, saying that the "job is still half done" and that they will be aiming to win the title next year.
Things started pretty well for the Punjab Kings in the summit clash as they won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kyle Jamieson got an early breakthrough for his team by dismissing Phil Salt in the second over.
Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson emerged as top performers in the innings with three wickets each under their belt, while Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yuzvendra Chahal picked up one wicket each.
Shreyas Iyer fell for 1, Josh Inglis got out for 39, and Nehal Wadhera was dismissed for 15. Shashank Singh was the lone warrior for his team as he blasted an unbeaten 30-ball 61 but couldn't take his team past the finish line and suffered a 6-run loss.
The way the owners supported us was also amazing - Shreyas Iyer
"Dejected to be honest but the way our boys came up to the occasion, the way we cherished, it wasn't immaculate but lot of credit goes to the management, the support staff and each and every person who has participated and contributed. The way the owners supported us was also amazing."
"Considering the last game against MI, I personally felt that 200 was a par score. They bowled brilliantly, especially Krunal, he carries a lot of experience, he has done it over a period of time. I believe that was the turning point. I am very proud of each and every individual who has participated in this team. There are a lot of youngsters who are playing their first season. The fearless nature that they showed was simply phenomenal."
The job is still half done, we have to be here and win the trophy next year - Shreyas Iyer
"I keep on saying the same thing but hats off to every individual who has been here and who has contributed, the support staff, the management. We wouldn’t be here without them, kudos to them. The job is still half done, we have to be here and win the trophy next year."
"Positives, definitely the way we turned up and every individual stepping up and saying that he can win the match, there are so many youngsters in the team, I'm sure they've gained a lot of experience from these matches. I'm sure when they come next year they will carry immense experience with them. We can build some tactics and strategies around that so that we can play some decent cricket."
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