NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings, powered by an inspirational 41-ball 87 not out from skipper Shreyas Iyer, knocked out five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in Qualifier 2 to storm into the ultimate. Because the Indian Premier League enters its 18th season, it’s now assured to crown a brand new champion.Punjab Kings, who final reached the ultimate in 2014, will face four-time finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 3.It was an impressive innings from captain Iyer, who tore into the Mumbai bowling assault, launching aggressive sixes to seal a title conflict with RCB.
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“I couldn’t sleep. I hardly had 4 hours of sleep and I’m right here,” Iyer advised reporters forward of the IPL 2025 closing.“I went to my room. After which subsequent factor I do know, I’m right here doing the PC,” the Punjab Kings skipper added.
Chasing a stiff goal of 204, Josh Inglis (38 off 21 balls) kickstarted the chase by taking 20 runs off Jasprit Bumrah in a single over. Skipper Iyer then mixed with Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29 balls) in a vital 84-run stand in 7.5 overs to take PBKS inside touching distance of the win.Iyer completed the job with an over to spare, his knock that includes as many as eight sixes.Talking about his efficiency, Iyer mentioned: “High most knock I’ve performed within the IPL.”Iyer had led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title win final season.