Punjab Kings XI captain Shreyas Iyer was the hero of the victory, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs to take Punjab into the final.
Punjab Kings won Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on June 1, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing their place in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chasing a target of 204 set by Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings were powered by key performances from Shreyas Iyer, who played a match-defining knock, including a crucial six in the final stages, and contributions from their batting line-up despite early wickets. This victory marked Punjab Kings’ second IPL final appearance, the first since 2014, as they aim for their maiden IPL title on June 3, 2025.
Mumbai Indians (MI) lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 on June 1, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. MI posted a competitive total of 203/5 in their 20 overs, driven by strong performances from their top order, including Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. However, Punjab Kings chased down the target, led by Shreyas Iyer’s match-defining knock, despite MI’s bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, taking early wickets. This defeat ended MI’s campaign in IPL 2025, preventing them from reaching the final.
Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role in Punjab Kings’ victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 on June 1, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 204, Iyer unbeaten anchored the innings with a match-defining knock, scoring a crucial 87 runs off 41 balls. His innings included a vital six in the final stages, which significantly tilted the game in Punjab Kings’ favor, helping them secure a 5 wicket win with an over to spare. Iyer’s composed and aggressive batting was instrumental in guiding Punjab Kings to their second IPL final appearance.