Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer chanted 'Chardi Kala' while walking back to the dressing room after a resounding victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday in Dharamsala. In a video shared by the franchise themselves, the right-handed batter said the words, with Punjab boosting their playoff hopes.
Punjab Kings delivered a power-packed batting performance ahead of what was a crunch match for Iyer and co. at the picturesque Dharamsala stadium. Prabhsimran Singh headlined their batting effort with a 48-ball 91, while Shreyas Iyer (45), Josh Inglis (30) and Shashank Singh (33*) also made crucial contributions to the cause. With the ball, left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh dismissed the top three cheaply and eventually finished with outstanding figures of 4-0-16-3.
Watch the video here as Shreyas says 'Chardi Kala', a Punjabi phrase, which translates to "high spirits" or "positive vibes" in English.
"Stepped onto the field to win the match and that was the mindset" - Shreyas Iyer
At the post-game presentation, Iyer spoke about their performance and expressed his admiration for the boys, claiming that the execution was top-notch. While the Mumbai-born cricketer cited the luck factor, he believes it has been down to how well everyone's role is defined.
"Elated, to be honest. Everyone stepped up at the right time, contribution was immense from everyone. The way he performed, it was exceptional and so pleasing to the eye. I am glad I did not know about it. Stepped onto the field to win the match and that was the mindset. Was not thinking about stats or what is a good score to defend. We have been lucky, but the luck has been because of the hard work. Each and every individual knows their roles precisely and the way they executed, it was top-notch."
The 37-run victory also propelled the Punjab Kings to second spot in the points table.
