Shreyas Iyer's captaincy of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2026 has garnered significant attention as the team remains unbeaten, winning six out of seven matches with one 'No Result'. This achievement makes Iyer the first captain in IPL history to start a season without a loss in the first seven games. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praised Iyer's leadership with a perfect 10/10 rating on Cricbuzz, while his teammate Zaheer Khan provided a contrasting view, suggesting that while PBKS sits atop the points table with 13 points, there is always room for improvement. Khan humorously noted that his rating reflects a more generous approach compared to Sehwag's strict evaluation. Additionally, Khan commended Ishan Kishan, the stand-in captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), for successfully establishing his own leadership style after initially following the template of regular captain Pat Cummins. Kishan has led SRH to five wins in their first seven matches, showcasing a positive shift in team dynamics. Currently, the points table shows PBKS leading, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Rajasthan Royals (RR), all tied at 10 points.