Ashwin rallies behind Nair after costly drops, says 'I’m not making excuses'

Punjab Kings achieved a record IPL chase, but Karun Nair's fielding errors proved costly. He dropped Shreyas Iyer twice, crucial misses that allowed Iyer to score a match-winning 71. Despite the blunders, Ravichandran Ashwin defended Nair, suggesting fatigue and a sudden game entry might have contributed to his struggles.