PBKS Defeats MI to Enter IPL 2025 Final Set for Epic Clash with RCB

Jun 02, 2025 Komal Das

Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in Qualifier 2, advancing to their first IPL final since 2014. They will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Ahmedabad on June 3

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Shreyas Iyer led PBKS to victory with an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls, showcasing his leadership and batting prowess under pressure. His innings included eight sixes and six fours

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Josh Inglis provided a blistering start for PBKS with 38 off 21 balls, including 20 runs in a single over against MI's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah

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Nehal Wadhera scored 48 off 29 balls and partnered with Shreyas Iyer for an 84-run stand in just 7.5 overs, setting up a solid foundation for PBKS' successful chase

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MI posted a formidable 203/6, with Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav scoring 44 runs each. Their 72-run third-wicket partnership stabilized the innings after an early setback

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Jonny Bairstow (38 off 24 balls) and Naman Dhir (37 off 18 balls) added crucial runs for MI, with Dhir's late surge propelling MI past the 200-run mark

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PBKS bowlers, including Azmatullah Omarzai (2/43), Kyle Jamieson (1/30), and Vyshak Vijaykumar (1/30), played a key role in restricting MI’s total despite power-packed batting performances

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PBKS, seeking their maiden IPL title, will face RCB, who are also chasing their first championship win, in a highly anticipated final of IPL 2025

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