Ipl 2025 Qualifier 2: Shreyas Iyer Leads Punjab Kings To Final With Blazing 87* Against Mumbai Indians

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In a stunning Qualifier 2 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 1, 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 5 wickets to secure a spot in the IPL 2025 Final. Skipper Shreyas Iyer played a captain’s knock of 87 not out off 41 balls, etching his name into playoff history.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a formidable 203/6. Despite losing Rohit Sharma early, MI recovered through middle-order strength. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma both scored 44 runs, propelling the team past 200. Punjab’s bowling effort was spearheaded by Yuzvendra Chahal, who took crucial wickets to contain the damage.

Punjab’s response saw early pressure, but the innings stabilized with contributions from Bairstow and Livingstone. Shreyas Iyer, however, was the standout performer. Displaying composure and calculated aggression, he smashed 8 sixes and 5 fours, steering PBKS to 207/5 in 19 overs, marking the highest successful run chase in IPL playoff history.

This victory sends Punjab Kings to their second IPL final—their first since 2014—where they will face Royal ...
... Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 3, 2025. Notably, Iyer becomes the first captain to lead three different franchises to an IPL final.
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