Punjab Kings (PBKS) made history on Monday, securing a top-two finish in the IPL points table for the first time in 11 years after a clinical seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Chasing 185, PBKS rode on brilliant half-centuries from Josh Inglis (73 off 42) and Priyansh Arya (62 off 35) to comfortably chase down the target with nine balls to spare, thereby ensuring a spot in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.
🔥 Match Highlights
- PBKS: 187/3 in 18.3 overs
- Josh Inglis: 73 (42)
- Priyansh Arya: 62 (35)
- Shreyas Iyer: 22* (14)
- Best MI Bowler: Mitchell Santner (2/41)
- MI: 184/6 in 20 overs
- Suryakumar Yadav: 57 (35)
- Ryan Rickelton: 27 (18)
- Naman Dhir: 20 (7)
- Best PBKS Bowlers: Marco Jansen (2/29), Arshdeep Singh (2/28), Vijaykumar Vyshak (2/47)
🧨 PBKS Batting: Inglis-Arya Show Steals Spotlight
After losing Prabhsimran Singh early to Jasprit Bumrah, the Inglis-Arya partnership flourished, putting on 100 runs in just 61 balls for the second wicket. Both batters reached their fifties in the 12th over, and Arya’s knock included nine fours and two sixes.
While Mitchell Santner managed to remove both set batters — Arya for 62 and Inglis for 73 — PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer calmly finished off the chase with a six off Trent Boult in the 19th over.
💥 MI Innings: Suryakumar Fights Alone
Earlier, MI posted 184/6, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s resilient 57 and a fiery cameo from Naman Dhir (20 off 7). However, MI’s top order couldn’t capitalize on their starts, with Rohit Sharma (24) and Hardik Pandya (26) falling before settling in.
PBKS bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Vyshak were clinical, picking two wickets each and preventing MI from accelerating in the death overs.
🔢 Playoff Picture
- With this win, PBKS climb to the top of the table and book a spot in Qualifier 1.
- MI, despite the loss, qualify for the Eliminator, but their bowling concerns continue ahead of the knockout stages.
📢 What’s Next?
Punjab Kings will now focus on Qualifier 1, with momentum and form on their side. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, must regroup quickly as they head into the Eliminator clash.