On a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings (PBKS) stormed into the IPL final for only the second time in their history 바카라” but not without a moment of controversy that briefly stole the spotlight from their monumental win. Riding on a breathtaking unbeaten 87 off 41 balls by skipper Shreyas Iyer, PBKS chased down Mumbai Indians' daunting 204-run target with six balls to spare, clinching a five-wicket victory in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025.
Iyer's knock, laced with eight sixes and five fours, was a masterclass in controlled aggression and calm under pressure. He forged a match-winning 84-run partnership with Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29), rescuing PBKS from a precarious situation after the team had lost three wickets in the powerplay.
Josh Inglis had earlier set the tone with a 21-ball 38, smashing 20 runs in a single over off Jasprit Bumrah, giving PBKS the thrust they needed in their high-octane chase.
Shashank바카라™s lax running had led to his crucial run-out at the non-striker바카라™s end in the 17th over. With Punjab needing 35 off 21 balls and holding a strong grip on the chase, Shashank failed to sprint to safety after nudging a full toss from Trent Boult wide of mid-on. A sharp fielding effort and a bullet throw from Hardik Pandya caught Shashank short, and his casual approach to the run left Iyer visibly livid.
Despite the hiccup, Iyer showcased why he바카라™s considered one of the most composed captains in the modern game.
This win marks PBKS바카라™s return to the IPL final for the first time since 2014. They now await Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what promises to be a thrilling title decider 바카라” and notably, IPL 2025 will crown a new champion for the first time since 2016.
