In the IPL 2025 final, Virat Kohli's RCB posted 190/9, struggling to build scoreboard pressure despite a brisk powerplay start. Kohli's conservative 43 off 35 balls and key wickets at crucial moments hampered their progress. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer walked after edging one behind, acknowledging the faint edge, while Jamieson's three wickets and Arshdeep's final over brilliance restricted RCB.
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Punjab Kings secured a top-two finish in IPL 2025 after defeating Mumbai Indians, marking their first such achievement in 11 years. This victory grants them a crucial advantage: two opportunities to reach the final. Under coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS aim to capitalise on this second chance and pursue their inaugural IPL title.
Around an hour past midnight, Shreyas Iyer hit four sixes, looting 26 runs from the 19th over bowled by rookie Ashwani Kumar of Mumbai Indians (MI) to take Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their first IPL final in 11 years. PBKS defeated MI by five wickets in the rain-affected Qualifier 2 to seal their final spot, where they will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
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