Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the second Qualifier of the IPL 2025,

Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious over the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 5 wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 204 runs with an over to spare

vaibhavi kadam

3 months ago

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On June 1, 2025, in the second Qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious over the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 5 wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 204 runs with an over to spare

The match was a thrilling contest, extending until nearly 2 a.m. local time due to a two-hour rain delay. Despite the challenging conditions, PBKS maintained their composure and secured their first IPL final appearance in 11 years
🏏 Match Highlights

  • Mumbai Indians (MI): 203/6 in 20 overs

  • Punjab Kings (PBKS): 207/5 in 19 overs

Captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an explosive 87* off 41 balls, including eight sixes. His partnership with Nehal Wadhera (37) was pivotal in chasing down the target with one over to spare.

PBKS won by 5 wickets, securing their place in the IPL 2025 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This marks PBKS's first appearance in an IPL final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer's performance not only led his team to victory but also earned him a significant milestone, becoming the fifth captain in IPL history to achieve 50 match wins