New Delhi, April 20 -- Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer believes that backing young players and giving them confidence has played a big role in the team's strong run in IPL 2026.

He said calling openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya "match-winners" has helped them play freely and express themselves at the top of the order.

Both batters have scored 211 runs each this season and have been key to PBKS remaining unbeaten so far. Iyer explained that building a strong team environment has been central to this success.

"We have a team room, which is probably there for every team. We try to spend a lot of time together in that team room before and after games, and whenever we have off days.

"We come together and build that bond. Whenever...