Before the Mumbai T20 League, Shreyas Iyer had lost in the IPL final.
June 2025 was a difficult one for Shreyas Iyer. First, under his captaincy, Punjab Kings lost the final of IPL 2025 on June 3, and now the SoBo Mumbai Falcons led by him lost the final of Mumbai T20 League 2025. After losing two big title matches in 10 days, the disappointment was clearly visible on Shreyas’s face. After the match, he said, “It is very stressful. Many things go through the mind after a defeat. It feels like a stab in the back, and I don’t like it at all.”
Shreyas’ statement: It is difficult to accept defeat
Shreyas spoke openly about the Mumbai T20 League final and IPL defeat. He thanked the fans who came to support him at the Wankhede Stadium and said, “I don’t want to focus on any one incident. Our team performed brilliantly throughout the tournament and lost only one match. You cannot blame the players for any one defeat. It is like stabbing in the back, and I don’t like it at all.” It was clear from his words that the pain of defeat is deep, but he was appreciating the efforts of his team.
Encouragement to young players
After the defeat, Shreyas encouraged the young players of his team. He said, “Losing in the final is naturally disappointing, but these players should be proud of their performance. They don’t have much experience, and it is not easy to play in front of 20,000 spectators. I have also gone through that phase. Mistakes happen in nervousness, but these experiences make you stronger. Next year these players will return with more confidence.” This statement of Shreyas will act as an inspiration for the young players.
Maratha Royals won the title
In the final of Mumbai T20 League 2025, SoBo Mumbai Falcons lost the toss and batted first and scored 157 runs in 20 overs with the help of Mayuresh Tandel’s half-century. In reply, Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals achieved the target with four balls to spare and won the trophy. This victory was a testament to their excellent performance, while Shreyas’ team suffered another defeat.
