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.
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