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IPL 2026: 'A tough pill to swallow,' says Shreyas Iyer after Punjab Kings’ defeat to Mumbai Indians

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Shreyas Iyer calls PBKS defeat to MI a ‘tough pill to swallow’ after Tilak Varma masterclass

By IANS News May 15, 2026 • 06:57 AM View: 707

Shreyas Iyer described Punjab Kings’ narrow defeat against the Mumbai Indians as “a tough pill to swallow” after his side failed to defend a 200-run total in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Thursday.

Punjab Kings looked in control after posting 200/8, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring a rapid 57 and Azmatullah Omarzai providing a crucial late push with 38 off just 17 balls. However, the Mumbai Indians chased down the target with one ball remaining, powered by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 and an explosive start from Ryan Rickelton.

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