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In a dramatic encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1, Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious against the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 5 wickets in the 2nd Qualifier of IPL 2025. In just 19 overs, PBKS achieved the difficult mark of 204, guaranteeing an exciting start to the IPL 2025 Final. This match marked the end of Mumbai's campaign and confirmed a new champion for this season.
Batting first, MI posted 203/6 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (44 off 26), Tilak Varma (44 off 29), and Naman Dhir (37 off 18). Given that MI had never lost an IPL game after scoring 200 or more—until now—it appeared to be a manageable total.
Punjab Kings started their chase aggressively, led by Shreyas Iyer, who played a magnificent unbeaten knock of 87 runs from 41 balls, smashing 5 fours and 8 sixes. He was well-supported by Nehal Wadhera, who scored 48 off 29 deliveries, and Josh Inglis, who added 38 off 21. The duo kept PBKS in control, and the team crossed the finish line with an over to spare, ending at 207/5.
Mumbai Indians – 203/6 (20 Overs):
Suryakumar Yadav – 44 (26)
Tilak Varma – 44 (29)
Naman Dhir – 37 (18)
Bowling (PBKS):
Azmatullah Omarzai – 2/43, Vyshak – 1/30
Punjab Kings – 207/5 (19 Overs):
Shreyas Iyer – 87* (41) (Player of the Match)
Nehal Wadhera – 48 (29)
Josh Inglis – 38 (21)
Bowling (MI): Ashwani Kumar – 2/55, Hardik Pandya – 1/19
This victory not only avenged PBKS's earlier loss to MI in the group stage but also showcased their incredible growth as a unit this season under the calm leadership of Shreyas Iyer.
As the playoffs progress, PBKS have now secured their place in the IPL 2025 Final, while MI bow out of the tournament. With both RCB and PBKS in the final, this season will witness its first-ever new champion.
The next and final match of IPL 2025 will take place on Tuesday, June 3, between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Fans can anticipate a thrilling season finale as both teams aim for their first championship.
