Top 5 Shreyas Iyer Quotes from IPL 2025: Sarpanch Saab, Sleepless Nights & a Knock for the Ages

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Top 5 Shreyas Iyer Quotes from IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s fairytale season with Punjab Kings reached an electrifying crescendo in IPL 2025, as he not only led from the front with his bat but also with his words. A captain with steel in his strokes and wit in his words.

Iyer became the heart of Punjab’s campaign, earning fanfare and a new moniker—Sarpanch Saab. As PBKS gears up for a historic final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, we look back at five unforgettable quotes that capture the essence of Iyer’s journey this season.

1. “I couldn't sleep. I hardly had four hours of sleep and I am here.”

In a candid admission ahead of the final, Iyer revealed the emotional toll and excitement of the big stage. Still groggy from the whirlwind of victory in Qualifier 2, he added, “I went to my room. And then next thing I know, I am here doing the PC.” His honesty laid bare the nerves behind the calm, showcasing a captain who wears his heart on his sleeve.

2. “Top most knock I have played in the IPL.”

No hyperbole here. Iyer’s unbeaten 87 off 41 balls against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 was indeed a gem—a mixture of class, composure and carnage. With eight towering sixes and a run chase that saw him blend calculation with carnivorous hitting, this was the innings that sent Punjab to their first final in 11 years. And the man knew it: a simple, powerful statement that underlined how much the night meant to him.

3. “This tag of Sarpanch Saab… seriously, I have no idea.”

When Preity Zinta asked how a Mumbaikar became Punjab’s very own Sarpanch Saab, Iyer chuckled. “I think it came from the management. They gave me this tag… and it’s just tagged along.” What started as locker-room banter is now the rallying cry of PBKS fans across the country. Social media is flooded with memes, slogans and even posters celebrating Iyer’s transformation from outsider to beloved Punjabi.

4. “Sarpanch Saab iss saal jeeta dena. Yaha ka ek rastaa aapke naam kar denge.”

No Punjabi compliment comes without grand promise. As Iyer recalled with a grin, five local boys at a traffic light shouted this from their car. Whether or not a street does get renamed, the affection is real. And if Iyer lifts the trophy, don't be surprised if Shreyas Marg appears somewhere in Mohali. This was the quote that confirmed the bond between the city and its adopted son.

5. “Once my eyes are set… you just need to get your eyesight locked in and be in the zone.”

In a masterclass on mental preparation, Iyer explained what it means to “be in the zone.” From warm-up to strategy to instinct, he summed up the zen-like clarity behind his explosive innings. “After that, it was just about the flow, backing my instincts, going according to the run rate.” These are the words of a cricketer who’s found his rhythm—and taken an entire team along with him.

From sleepless nights to soaring sixes, Shreyas Iyer’s 2025 IPL has been a script worthy of folklore. One win away from immortality, the Sarpanch Saab of Punjab looks ready to sign off this season not just with a bat swing, but with a crown.