PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match Highlights of IPL 2025
In a high-octane Qualifier 2 battle at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by five wickets to secure a place in the Indian Premier League 2025 final. In pursuit of a challenging total of 204, Punjab showed incredible composure and firepower with the bat to win in just 19 overs. So Let’s take a look at PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match Highlights of IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 Match Highlight
Mumbai Indians came to bat first and put up a big 203 runs for 6 wickets. Experienced opener Rohit Sharma fell early but, opener Jonny Bairstow provided MI a good foundation with a fast 38 off 24 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
He held the innings together, while Suryakumar Yadav 44 off 26, and Tilak Varma 44 off 24 provided the key cameos. Punjab bowlers performed well in the death overs to prevent Mumbai from crossing 210+. Azmatullah Omarzai took two wickets, while other bowlers made important breakthroughs in the appropriate instances.
Shreyas Iyer’s Blazing 87* Guides Punjab to Victory
Punjab Kings’ pursuit began on a stuttering note with the early fall of Prabhsimran Singh. Youngster Priyansh Arya and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis counter-attacked fiercely to push the pressure back on MI. Inglis creamed 38 off 21 balls, while captain Shreyas Iyer scored a captain’s innings, holding up the innings with an awesome unbeaten 87 off 41 balls. His stay was a mix of calculated gamble and clean striking, featuring 5 fours and 8 sixes.
Nehal Wadhera 48 off 29 contributed crucial support in a pivotal middle-over stand with Iyer. After a mini-collapse, Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis kept their cool at the death to guide Punjab over the line.
Ashwani Shines, but MI Bowlers Falter
Ashwani Kumar, who was brought in as an impact sub, was the best MI bowler with 2 wickets, but poor penetration from the others damaged their prospects. Punjab completed the chase with an over to spare, reaching 207 runs for 5 wickets.
This emphatic victory sees Punjab Kings reach their first IPL final since 2014, with a mouth-watering title clash against the Delhi Capitals. Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and match-winning contribution were at the forefront of this milestone for the franchise.
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