Sat Apr 26 18:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Iyer a “Brilliant Captain,” Mumbai Indians Boast Best Bowling Attack: RP Singh
**Kolkata, India** – Former Indian fast bowler RP Singh has lauded Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, praising his calm demeanor and minimal basic errors. Speaking during a media interaction on Saturday, Singh, a JioCinema expert, highlighted Iyer’s leadership qualities, citing his success in leading Kolkata Knight Riders to victory last year. Singh noted Iyer’s composed approach, stating he doesn’t panic under pressure.
Regarding the strongest bowling units in IPL 2025, Singh believes Mumbai Indians possess the best attack, citing their experienced bowlers like Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and the returning Jasprit Bumrah (currently at 85% fitness). He also mentioned the strong performances of Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner. Punjab Kings were named as a strong second contender, boasting a good mix of pace and spin bowling.
Singh also commented on the underperformance of KKR batsman Venkatesh Iyer, who was purchased for a hefty ₹23.75 crore. Singh suggested that the pressure of living up to his price tag might be affecting his performance, leading to a higher expectation and subsequent pressure. Despite being KKR’s vice-captain, Iyer has only scored 135 runs in 8 matches this season.
This commentary comes ahead of tonight’s IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens stadium. The two teams previously met this season, with Punjab winning by 16 runs.
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