In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter held on May 26 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a dominant performance to defeat the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7 wickets. With this victory, PBKS not only secured two points but also confirmed a top-two finish, giving them a direct entry into Qualifier 1. This is a historic moment for the team as it marks their first top-2 finish since IPL 2014.
🧾 Mumbai Indians Set a Target of 184
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted a respectable total of 184/7 in 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a brilliant 57 off 34 balls. In doing so, he broke a 15-year-old franchise record held by Sachin Tendulkar for the most runs in a season.
Despite Suryakumar’s heroics, the rest of the MI batting lineup struggled to convert starts into big scores. The Punjab Kings bowlers were disciplined and impactful. Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Vijaykumar Vyshak took 2 wickets each, preventing MI from accelerating in the death overs.
🏏 PBKS Chase Powered by Josh Inglis & Priyansh Arya
In reply, PBKS chased down the target comfortably, scoring 187/3 in just 18.3 overs. Josh Inglis was the star of the show, playing a match-winning knock of 73 off 44 balls. He was well supported by Priyansh Arya, who smashed a quickfire 62 off 30 balls, taking the game away from MI early in the innings.
Captain Shreyas Iyer finished the job with a calm and composed 26 not out, ensuring PBKS crossed the finish line with ease. The team’s confident and aggressive approach was evident throughout the chase.
🔥 Key Takeaways from PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 Match
- Punjab Kings qualify for Qualifier 1, marking a major achievement after 11 seasons.
- Suryakumar Yadav surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in a single season for MI.
- PBKS’s bowling trio – Arshdeep, Jansen, and Vyshak – proved instrumental in restricting MI’s score.
- The partnership between Inglis and Arya laid the foundation for a successful chase.
đź“Ś What This Win Means for PBKS and MI
With this important victory, PBKS now move forward to Qualifier 1, giving them two chances to reach the IPL 2025 Final. On the other hand, MI still have a lifeline as they head to the Eliminator, where the stakes will be even higher.
