In an exciting match on June 2, 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated the Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the crowd eagerly awaited the action to unfold after a rain delay. The match started at 9:45 PM IST, with no overs deducted despite the rain.
Punjab Kings’ captain, Shreyas Iyer, played a fantastic innings, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs off just 41 balls. His powerful performance included five fours and eight sixes, helping his team chase down the target of 204 runs set by the Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians batted first after losing the toss. They scored 203 runs for six wickets in their 20 overs. Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow opened the innings for MI, but Rohit fell early, scoring only eight runs. Bairstow tried to stabilize the innings, contributing 38 runs. However, the real contributions came from Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, both scoring 44 runs each. Despite a late surge from Naman Dhir, who scored 37 runs off 18 balls, MI finished their innings at 203.
In response, Punjab Kings had a shaky start, losing their opener Prabhsimran Singh for just six runs. Priyansh Arya also departed cheaply, leaving PBKS at a challenging position. However, Josh Inglis and captain Iyer steadied the innings. Inglis scored 38 runs before getting out. The key partnership was between Iyer and Nehal Wadhera, who scored 48 runs off 29 balls. This partnership turned the tide in favour of Punjab Kings.
As the match progressed, Iyer displayed excellent form, hitting several sixes in the final overs. In a thrilling finish, he hit the winning six off Ashwani Kumar in the last over, taking his team to 207 runs for five wickets in just 19 overs.
With this victory, Punjab Kings secured a spot in the IPL 2025 Final, marking their first final appearance in 11 years. They will face the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on June 3, 2025, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
The match was not just a display of skill but also a testament to the spirit of sportsmanship. Both teams played with great determination, but it was Punjab Kings who emerged victorious in the end.
Looking ahead, the final match will be a pivotal moment for both teams. While RCB seeks to claim their first IPL title, Punjab Kings aim to end their 17-year wait for glory. Fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting showdown as both teams prepare to battle for the prestigious IPL trophy. The atmosphere in Ahmedabad is expected to be electric, with supporters of both teams ready to cheer for their players.
As the IPL 2025 season nears its conclusion, cricket lovers worldwide are excited to witness who will lift the trophy in this year’s final.
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