As the Punjab Kings (PBKS) prepare to face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026, Aakash Chopra has praised Shreyas Iyer for his unique role as the only capped Indian batter in the PBKS lineup. Iyer has scored 137 runs at a strike rate of 187.67 in three innings, making him the team's highest run-scorer this season. PBKS currently sits third on the points table with seven points from four matches. Chopra noted that the team lacks a superstar overseas batter, relying heavily on Iyer's leadership and performance. He highlighted Yuzvendra Chahal as the team's key bowler, with three wickets at an economy rate of 8.20. Chopra anticipates an aggressive batting approach from PBKS in their upcoming match, emphasizing the depth of their batting lineup while also calling for Arshdeep Singh to improve his wicket-taking ability with the new ball.