Shreyas Iyer blames three dropped catches for PBKS's loss against Sunrisers in 2026

PBKS suffered their third straight loss after dropping three catches and a stumping chance in a 235-run chase against Sunrisers.

Fielding lapses cost PBKS dearly PBKS conceded three catches and missed one stumping opportunity in the opening innings, allowing Sunrisers to reach 235 for four. Shreyas Iyer admitted the total was excessive on the pitch after the match. He stated, "I think it was a bit too much because we dropped many catches at the start, and we could have easily reduced their score by 30-40 runs." Iyer added, "The wicket kept getting slower and the cutters were holding up a bit. We weren't comprehensive enough on the field, nor in bowling, nor in batting. They played comprehensive cricket and showed us how to win the match." ## Chahal's unproductive spell underlines catching crisis Yuzvendra Chahal bowled well for figures of 1 for 32 but suffered a dropped catch and a missed stumping off his deliveries within a single over. This season, Chahal has created 16 catching chances, with eight dropped, giving him a catching efficiency of 50%. Among 61 bowlers who have created four or more chances this year, no one has a higher percentage of catches dropped. Iyer commented, "Chahal bowled beautifully today without luck. Certainly, the way he bowled, he was fearless and his attitude was fantastic against left-handers. I asked him to be attacking, especially when the new batsmen were in, because they were on the charge from ball one. It was crucial to get wickets at that point. Unfortunately, we weren't able to take catches. I think that was the biggest setback for us in today's game." ## Connolly's lone heroics keep PBKS afloat briefly Cooper Connolly anchored PBKS's innings with an unbeaten 107 off 59 balls, his first century in professional cricket. Iyer praised Connolly's approach, stating, "I mean, he's phenomenal. His mindset is top-notch and the character he brings onto the field. It's something that all the players can learn from him. Apart from that, I feel that he's got a knack of scoring big runs in pressure situations. He has done it in the past and today was the right example." ## PBKS enter break on losing streak PBKS have now lost three consecutive matches and will have a five-day break before facing Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on May 11. Iyer stressed the need for introspection, saying, "We have got to go back and reflect on things that we didn't do well in the last three matches. And see to it that we come back strong."