India, April 1 -- For Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak, IPL 2026 has begun on a resounding note. His match-winning spell against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the season opener at New Chandigarh offered a compelling glimpse of his evolution into a mature and dependable performer.

Having made a promising IPL debut with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2023, the Karnataka pacer is now turning heads in his second stint with PBKS, armed with improved control, composure, and a repertoire of clever variations. His astute reading of conditions-particularly during the death overs of a rain-affected contest-proved decisive. Vyshak removed key finishers Washington Sundar and Shahrukh Khan in the 19th over, ensuring GT were restricted to a...