In a high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 conflict on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Punjab Kings delivered a commanding efficiency to clinch a 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, chasing down 185 with 9 balls to spare. The outcome ensured PBKS ended the league stage as table-toppers and booked a direct berth in Qualifier 1, whereas MI, regardless of a aggressive whole, slipped to the Eliminator spot. Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent 57 and a quick-fire end by Hardik Pandya lifted MI to 184/7, however PBKS opener Priyanka Arya and quantity 3, Josh Inglis, counterattacked with aptitude to manage the chase. Mitchell Santner‘s two essential wickets introduced non permanent hope for MI, however Shreyas Iyer calmly completed issues off for the Kings.
Suryakumar Yadav’s class not sufficient as MI might set solely 185 on the board
Mumbai, requested to bat first, had been off to a good begin with Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma including 45 for the primary wicket, although neither transformed their begins. The actual impetus got here from Suryakumar, who as soon as once more proved to be MI’s batting linchpin. His 57 off 39 balls, laced with six fours and two sixes, anchored the center overs whereas Will Jacks (17 off 8) and Hardik (26 off 15) offered the acceleration. Arshdeep Singh impressed with 2/28, whereas Marco Jansen and Vyshak Vijaykumar chipped in with two wickets every. Nonetheless, MI misplaced steam on the loss of life, managing solely 33 runs within the ultimate 4 overs, ending on 184/7, a par rating that regarded barely underwhelming given their mid-innings momentum.
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Punjab Kings chase with ease and e book a direct beginning in Qualifier 1
The Punjab Kings’ chase was headlined by a shocking opening stand between Arya and Inglis, who added 109 runs for the second wicket at a blistering tempo. Arya smashed a career-best 62 off 35 balls, exhibiting authority in opposition to spin and tempo alike, whereas Inglis anchored the innings with a commanding 73 off 42. Regardless of Jasprit Bumrah’s miserly spell (1/23) and Santner’s double strike, MI’s bowling lacked venom below stress. Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar and Pandya had been costly, leaking boundaries at common intervals. Iyer’s unbeaten 26 ensured a clean end, as PBKS cruised house in simply 18.3 overs, solidifying their prime place with authority and relegating MI to an uphill playoff route.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Simply 3 runs 2 wickets within the final over from Arshdeep singh. Good execution of Yorkers.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) Could 26, 2025
A confidence boosting win on the proper time. Nice present of expertise and composure in a stress recreation from Priyansh and Inglis. Nicely performed and congratulations on ending within the prime 2 @PunjabKingsIPL 👏🏻 #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/kHybqA8N6V
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) Could 26, 2025
A partnership that was a pleasure to look at. #PriyanshArya and #JoshInglis. Very good tactical play in opposition to one of the best bowling facet within the second half of the #TATAIPL2025
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) Could 26, 2025
Nice to see Punjab Kings win at the moment to finish up in prime two. Nice season for them.
Mumbai Indians run out of luck within the journey to the Qualifier.
The seventieth match additionally stays related!
— Aashish Chandorkar (@c_aashish) Could 26, 2025
As anticipated and desired ,PBKS made it to Q1 , now Mumbai Indians all set to play elimination .Punjab saved their domination in recreation all of the instances . #MIvsPBKS
— Manoj Okay (@mpcp565) Could 26, 2025
Very completely satisfied for Punjab Kings and their Prime 2 (doubtless top-of-the-table) end. Has been a deal with watching them attain new heights below @ShreyasIyer15 this season. I am satisfied he must be India’s subsequent white-ball captain. No arguments wanted! #IPL2025 🏏
— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) Could 26, 2025
No matter occurs, occurs from right here on however there isn’t a doubt on how a lot credit score, hype and simply sincere appreciation @ShreyasIyer15 deserves for his work and expertise!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) Could 26, 2025
It isn’t simply raining in Mumbai.
The sky is crying how MI bottled a golden alternative to qualify for prime 2.
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) Could 26, 2025
An emphatic win for the Punjab Kings who overtake Gujarat Titans and transfer to the No. 1 spot within the factors desk 🔥🏏#Cricket #PBKSvMI #ShreyasIyer #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/HKFsK3eCme
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 26, 2025
𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐛 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭! 😎 pic.twitter.com/RcmZS3Swlm
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) Could 26, 2025
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