Shreyas Iyer First Captain To Lead 3 Different Team To The Final In IPL

 

Being the first captain to lead three different teams to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final—the Delhi Capitals in 2020, the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, and the Punjab Kings in 2025—Shreyas Iyer is one of the league's most formidable and reliable captains.

Delhi Capitals (2018–2020): Laying the Foundation

Iyer took leadership of the Delhi Daredevils in the middle of the 2018 season, marking the start of his captaincy journey. The team showed promise under his direction, and in 2019, after changing their name to the Delhi Capitals, they made it to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. Iyer led DC to their first IPL final in 2020, which was their peak, but they lost to the Mumbai Indians.

Kolkata Knight Riders (2022–2024): Achieving Glory

Iyer was named captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022. He led KKR to their third IPL championship in 2024 after a period of rebuilding, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the championship match. His reputation as a captain who can turn teams into champions was cemented by this victory.

Punjab Kings (2025): Making History

Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore prior to the 2025 season, and he was given leadership duties. By guiding PBKS to their first IPL final in eleven years, he returned their trust. In Qualifier 2, he put up an outstanding display by scoring an undefeated 87 off 41 balls, which helped PBKS defeat the Mumbai Indians by five wickets.

Iyer has the chance to becoming a two-time IPL-winning captain

In the IPL 2025 final versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 3 June in Ahmedabad, Iyer has the chance to add to his legacy by maybe becoming a two-time IPL-winning captain—something that very few people achieve.