Ahmedabad, June 1, 2025 — Punjab Kings have scripted a historic comeback by entering the IPL final for the first time in 11 years, defeating Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in a thrilling Qualifier 2 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Led by a composed and gritty knock from captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS chased down Mumbai's competitive total with poise and determination. Iyer anchored the innings under pressure and guided his team to a memorable victory, bringing alive the hopes of millions of Punjab fans.
Mumbai Indians, batting first, posted a challenging total, thanks to a fighting half-century from Suryakumar Yadav. However, Punjab’s disciplined bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar, restricted MI from capitalizing in the death overs.
In response, PBKS faced early hiccups but recovered strongly through a match-defining partnership between Iyer and young batter Atharva Taide. The duo rotated the strike smartly and punished loose deliveries, maintaining the required run rate.
Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten and finished the chase with a flourish, ensuring Punjab Kings crossed the finish line with a few balls to spare.
This marks PBKS’s first IPL final appearance since 2014, reviving hopes of clinching their maiden IPL title. They will now face the winner of Qualifier 1 in the grand finale scheduled for June 4.
Score Summary:
Mumbai Indians: 167/7 (20 overs)
Punjab Kings: 170/5 (19.2 overs)
Result: PBKS won by 5 wickets
