Punjab Kings booked their place in the final of IPL 2025 with a commanding five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a sensational 87 not out off 41 balls, guiding PBKS to a successful 204-run chase with six balls to spare.

Chasing 204, Punjab reached the target in 19 overs, riding on a series of key contributions. Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis gave the chase early impetus with a 21-ball 38, including 20 runs off a single over from Jasprit Bumrah. Although PBKS lost early wickets, Iyer held firm and found steady support from Nehal Wadhera, who struck 48 off 29 deliveries during an 84-run fourth-wicket stand.

Iyer paced his innings expertly, starting cautiously before accelerating in the final phase with a flurry of boundaries. His knock featured eight sixes and five fours, underlining his authority in the middle & reaffirming his value as captain and finisher.

Earlier, MI’s innings was built on a 72-run third-wicket stand between Suryakumar and Varma, but PBKS bowlers struck regularly in the second half to contain the final surge. Azmatullah Omarzai and Kyle Jamieson claimed key wickets, while Vyshak Vijaykumar and Marcus Stoinis chipped in to keep MI in check during the death overs.

With confidence high and momentum on their side, Punjab Kings will look to script a historic finish when they take on RCB in the IPL 2025 final.