The IPL 2025 season delivered a dramatic shock as Punjab Kings chased down a daunting 204-run target to defeat Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier, booking their spot in the final for the first time since 2014 Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase with a blistering unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls, while Nehal Wadhera’s quickfire 48 off 29 provided crucial support in the middle overs.
Mumbai Indians, who had never lost an IPL match after posting 200 or more, saw their streak snapped despite strong contributions from Jonny Bairstow (38) and Tilak Varma (42) Naman Dhir’s late-innings fireworks pushed MI to 203/6, but it wasn’t enough as Punjab Kings powered home with more than an over to spare.
Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis chipped in with important cameos, while bowlers like Reece Topley and Kyle Jamieson struggled to contain the Punjab onslaught in the death overs The win sets up a final where Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore, guaranteeing a new IPL champion for the first time since 2016.
With Iyer’s heroics and Punjab’s fearless approach, all eyes now turn to the IPL 2025 final—will the Kings complete their fairytale run, or will RCB finally seize their maiden title?
