Qualifier of IPL 2025 delivered high drama as the Punjab Kings clinched a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June. The win secures Punjab’s first IPL final appearance in years, sending their fans into celebration mode.
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, set a challenging total after being put in to bat first. Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow gave MI a solid start, while Suryakumar Yadav continued his strong form. However, Punjab’s bowlers, including Ashwani Kumar and Arshdeep Singh, struck at crucial moments to keep the total within reach.
Chasing 207, Punjab Kings relied on a masterful 87 from captain Shreyas Iyer, who anchored the innings and finished the match with a six. Nehal Wadhera provided key support with a brisk 48, while Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis contributed valuable runs in the middle order.
With this victory, Punjab Kings advance to the IPL 2025 final, where they will face the winner of Qualifier. Mumbai Indians’ playoff run ends despite a strong campaign. All eyes now turn to Ahmedabad for the championship showdown—can Punjab complete their fairytale run?