Trouble finds Shreyas Iyer again. The Punjab Kings captain faced IPL officials’ scrutiny following a sluggish over-speed in the game versus the Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. His team didn’t keep up with the required pace. That lapse counts as his second this season. Earlier, he was warned after falling short against the Gujarat Titans. Repeated delays have drawn strict notice. This round, the IPL Governing Council stepped up its response, applying consequences as set out in section 2.22 of the conduct rules. Because it wasn’t his first incident, Shreyas Iyer faced a penalty of 24 lakh rupees. The entire Punjab Kings squad that took the field, along with the substitute, received sanctions too. For each of them, the fine stood at 6 lakh rupees or one-quarter of their game earnings, whichever came lower, a move showing how seriously delays are now being taken. Shreyas Iyer fined again as PBKS commit second over-rate offence Punjab bowlers celebrate Ayush Mhatre's wicket in CSK vs PBKS clash - Image source: X/IPL Even after trouble away from play, Shreyas Iyer stood tall with the bat, steering his team through a tough run chase. A calm fifty formed the core of Punjab Kings' effort, reaching 210 for 5 while targeting 210, done in only 18.4 overs. He reached 50 in 29 deliveries, smooth and precise, helping secure another victory in a row this season. From start to finish, his knock held everything together. Also Read: CSK vs PBKS Player Ratings: Ayush Mhatre shines with 9; Shreyas Iyer anchors as Chennai collapse in 209 defence A steady start from PBKS’s top batters kept the target within reach, preventing any dangerous spike in pressure. Because of that calm beginning, those coming in later found space to move freely. Their relaxed approach slowly wore down Chennai’s bowlers, even under home advantage. Early in the game, Chennai Super Kings reached a strong total of 209 for 5 after choosing to bat first. A standout performance came from young opener Ayush Mhatre, smashing 73 runs from only 43 balls. His effort lifted the innings, building momentum through a key 96-run stand alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad played his part too, scoring 28 from 22 balls to keep things moving. Fueled by sharp hitting, the middle overs saw Sarfaraz Khan blaze through with 32 runs in only 12 deliveries. Not far behind, Shivam Dube stood firm, his 45 off 27 balls carried without interruption, pushing Chennai past 200 with room to spare. Still, even with that powerful hitting, CSK's bowling couldn’t hold firm when Punjab Kings calmly picked off the runs. Losing revealed how CSK falters under pressure with the ball, yet Punjab marches on, sharp from the first match of IPL 2026.