IPL final loss for Shreyas Iyer, whose golden touch couldn't quite take Punjab Kings all the way. However, Iyer is optimistic for the future for PBKS.

Iyer, who is the first captain in history to lead three franchises to the finals of the tournament (Delhi Daredevils are third), hailed his side's fearless performance throughout the season and acknowledged the game-changing effort of Krunal Pandya.

Punjab Kings came narrowly close to winning their maiden Indian Premier League title on Tuesday, suffering a six-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final in Ahmedabad. Captain Shreyas Iyer,