Punjab Kings (PBKS) confirmed their spot in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 brilliantly, as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets in Match 69 on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Chasing a goal of 185, PBKS made the run chase look straightforward, due to a formidable 109-run stand between Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, and the aspect now awaits its opponent on Friday, Might 30 at their house floor in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
After Jasprit Bumrah eliminated Prabhsimran Singh early, it regarded like MI had been in for an additional win. Nevertheless, Inglis and Arya stabilized the innings. The Australian batter hammered a half-century off simply 29 balls, whereas Arya adopted go well with with a 27-ball fifty.
Notably, Arya, dropped on 37 by Hardik Pandya, made the many of the likelihood. The Southpaw ultimately fell for 62, and later Inglis discovered himself again within the dressing room after a 42-ball 73. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer made certain there have been no challenges forward and took his aspect over the road, confirming a top-two end and a shot at a direct entry into the IPL closing.
Earlier, MI’s innings was anchored by Suryakumar Yadav’s 39-ball 57, his report 14th consecutive rating of 25 or extra in T20s, to submit 184. The 33-year-old steadied the innings after early wickets and located assist in Pandya (26 off 15) and Naman Dhir throughout the closing overs.
PBKS bowlers ensured MI didn’t push the whole over 200, with Arshdeep Singh’s closing over going for simply three runs and Marco Jansen choosing two vital wickets in direction of the fag finish. With this win, PBKS are assured of a top-two end and can play in Qualifier 1. In the meantime, MI at the moment are set to characteristic within the Eliminator. The ultimate playoff positions can be confirmed after Tuesday’s recreation between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Tremendous Giants. A win for RCB will schedule them a conflict with PBKS in Qualifier 1.
Hilarious reactions from MI vs PBKS, Match 69 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur:
Punjab Kings is on the Prime now 🔥❤️
11:19 PM · Might 26, 2025
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Simply realized Mumbai Indians have not gained a single recreation in opposition to certified groups this season. Misplaced twice in opposition to GT and one in opposition to RCB.
09:55 PM · Might 26, 2025
Shreyas Iyer profitable again to again titles with two totally different groups whereas main them because the Captain.
10:58 PM · Might 26, 2025
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By no means doubt an Aussie in a vital match.
11:20 PM · Might 26, 2025
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Out of playoff from 10 years to prime of desk this season
11:18 PM · Might 26, 2025
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