Advertisement
Select Language
Dark / Light mode
Search
Cricket
Recent Matches
Match 3, Women's Premier League, 2026
DC MI
195/4 (20.0)
DC DC
145 (19.0)
Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs
Match 2, Women's Premier League, 2026
GG UPW
197/8 (20.0)
GG GG
207/4 (20.0)
Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs
Match 1, Women's Premier League, 2026
RCB MI
154/6 (20.0)
RCB RCB
157/7 (20.0)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets
Upcoming Matches
1st ODI, New Zealand in India, 3 ODI Series, 2026
IND IND
vs
NZ NZ
Schedule Time
Jan 11, 2026 13:30 IST
3rd T20I, Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2026
SL SL
vs
PAK PAK
Schedule Time
Jan 11, 2026 19:00 IST
Match 4, Women's Premier League, 2026
DC DC
vs
GG GG
Schedule Time
Jan 11, 2026 19:30 IST

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 2 Match Summary

PBKS vs MI, 2025 - T20 Summary

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Scorecard
Share
Match Ended   
Qualifier 2, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad , Jun 01, 2025
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
207/5 (19.0/20)
Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians
203/6 (20.0/20)
Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Shreyas Iyer
    87(41)
MI 203/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1492-suryakumar-yadav-playerprofile>Suryakumar Yadav</a>
Suryakumar Yadav
44 (26)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 169.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112645-tilak-varma-playerprofile>Tilak Varma</a>
Tilak Varma
44 (29)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 151.72SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Azmatullah Omarzai
ECON 10.75
4
OVERS
43/2
R/W
Bowler
Marcus Stoinis
ECON 14.00
1
OVERS
14/1
R/W
PBKS 207/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64384-shreyas-santosh-iyer-playerprofile>Shreyas Iyer</a>
Shreyas Iyer
87 (41)
  • 5x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 212.19SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117247-nehal-wadhera-playerprofile>Nehal Wadhera</a>
Nehal Wadhera
48 (29)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 165.51SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ashwani Kumar
ECON 13.75
4
OVERS
55/2
R/W
Bowler
Hardik Pandya
ECON 9.50
2
OVERS
19/1
R/W
Advertisement
Well then, it all comes down to the battle of the reds for the grand finale! Two teams that have never won the IPL trophy since the inception of this tournament now stand face to face. We will have a new title holder in the grandest theatre of cricket as the Punjab Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash of IPL 2025. Will the Kings take revenge for their defeat against the Royal Challengers in Qualifier 1, or will RCB dominate again? Two of the most consistent sides in this edition are all set to play for glory. The Grand Finale is scheduled to be played on June 3rd, Tuesday, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). And it will be the grand Narendra Modi Stadium of Ahmedabad that will play host to the last dance. Make sure you all mark your presence an hour earlier for our buildup. Till then, take care and cheers!
Bruised and wounded after that humbling defeat in Qualifier 1 against RCB, Shreyas Iyer stubbornly mentioned that they lost the battle but not the war, and when it mattered the most for his side, he delivered the knockout punch in this Qualifier 2, with a superb 87-run knock. A team that has waited and waited and waited to even make it to the playoffs since 2014, is now just in touching distance of clinching their maiden title. Mumbai Indians rose from their ashes after a tough start, losing four of their first five matches. They turned things around in spectacular fashion, winning eight of their next eleven games, including this one. Their commanding victory over GT in the Eliminator showcased their resilience, but this time, they couldn’t find a way to pull off another win.
The captain of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer, is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning unbeaten knock of 87 runs from 41 balls. He says he loves such big occasions and often reminds himself and his teammates that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you need to be in order to get the results. Shares that he focused on his breathing tonight to stay composed under pressure. Iyer believes all players need to be assertive and show intent. Further says that he knew that the more time he spent out in the middle, the better it would be for him. Mentions it was important not to dwell on what went wrong in Qualifier 1, as one match does not define them. He encourages the young players to express themselves freely and says he loves their fearless nature and the fresh ideas they bring to the table. States that he was not thinking about where he might go in the auction and just wanted to be in a good environment. He knows the job is only half done and is not thinking about the final just yet. For now, it is about rejuvenating and celebrating this moment.
...THE PRESENTATION...
Punjab Kings' Nehal Wadhera is the next one up for a quick chat. He shares that this innings holds a special place in his heart. He explains that the game plan was straightforward, and having played with Mumbai Indians for a couple of years, he anticipated their attacking approach. Says to counter it, he made subtle adjustments to his batting strategy, ensuring he stayed ahead of their plans. He is feeling glad that it worked out for the team. Shares that he wasn't trying to target any specific bowler, but only tried to convert boundary balls. On Shreyas Iyer's batting, he says that Iyer is a wonderful chase master and he proved himself when it mattered the most. Says he has learnt a lot from him and hopes that they will take the momentum forward and win the final against RCB.
The captain of the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya, lauds Shreyas Iyer for the way he batted and for taking his chances. He believes it was a par total, but defending it required sharp execution as a bowling unit, something that proves vital in knockout games. He takes the loss on himself, saying he could have managed the troops more effectively. Also praises Punjab for staying calm under pressure.
Earlier in the game, after a delay of two hours and fifteen minutes due to rain, MI started their innings on a scratchy note, after being invited by PBKS to bat first. They lost Rohit Sharma early despite a reprieve. The pitch wasn’t easy, offering movement and uneven bounce, but Tilak and Bairstow countered with a solid fifty-plus stand. The real acceleration came when SKY and Tilak built another strong partnership, swinging momentum MI’s way. However, their quick dismissals within three deliveries helped PBKS regain control. A crucial 37-run cameo from Naman Dhir in the backend pushed MI to 203/6. For PBKS, Omarzai picked up two wickets, while the rest, except Arshdeep Singh, chipped in with one each.
The turning point? That chaotic 13th over from Topley, where PBKS smashed 19 runs, was immediately followed by Boult conceding 14 more. Jasprit Bumrah, MI’s go-to bowler, had a rough start as he went for 20 in his first, but pulled things back later by conceding 20 in his next three. However, when MI desperately needed breakthroughs, he couldn’t deliver, and to stop the carnage, his overs were exhausted well before searching for wickets. PBKS batters played it smart, refusing to take risks against him and steadily steering the chase home. Also, sloppiness in the field didn't help MI's cause either, as Trent Boult dropped Nehal Wadhera when he was batting on 13, and he went on to score a pivotal 48.
Despite Wadhera and Shashank falling at a critical juncture, Shreyas Iyer stood tall with a captain's knock, staying composed and consistently finding the gaps. His sensational fifty kept Punjab Kings in the hunt as the momentum swung both ways. In the end, it was the PBKS skipper who held his nerve, with a cool head over his shoulders, and guided his team across the finish line with an over to spare.
Josh Inglis looked like a man on a mission, maintaining a strong tempo. Just as PBKS seemed ready to break free, Hardik Pandya struck, dismissing Inglis. His wicket triggered a seismic shift, halting the momentum and pushing PBKS into a tough spot. With the top three gone, skipper Iyer and the middle order had a mountainous task to achieve. It was Nehal Wadhera who initiated the attack in the middle phase, while Shreyas Iyer grew in confidence before launching an assault of his own. The two formed a crucial 84-run stand, which enormously pressurised MI bowlers.
In the pursuit of 204, Punjab Kings started off on a scratchy note by losing Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya inside the powerplay. However, Josh Inglis came out with intent and also took on Bumrah for 20 runs off his first over. Trading equal punches, PBKS posted 64/2 on the board, versus MI's 65/1 at the same stage.
An inning worth remembering, which Shreyas Iyer and Punjab Kings will cherish for years to come. A captain’s knock for the ages! Shreyas Iyer has now guided three different franchises to the IPL grand finale within just five years. He steered Delhi Capitals to the summit clash in 2020, led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in 2024, and has now taken Punjab Kings to their second-ever IPL final since their inception. On the other hand, absolutely dejected and disappointed, Hardik Pandya and the Mumbai Indians will have to wait for their 6th title for the time being.
Over 19 : 207/5
26 Runs
  • 618.1
  • 1 NB 18.2
  • 618.2
  • 018.3
  • 618.4
  • 018.5
  • 1 WD 18.6
  • 618.6
S. Iyer
87 (41)
M. Stoinis
2 (2)
A. Kumar
4-0-55-2
18.6
6
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Game, set and match! Shreyas Iyer takes Punjab Kings into the final! A slot ball from Ashwani from over the wicket, around off, Iyer is standing on the off stump and just swings through to heave it over deep mid-wicket for a massive six. PBKS romp home with an over to spare and make it to their first IPL final in 11 years!
18.6
wd
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
Wide! This is well beyond the wide guideline on off, on the fuller side, Shreyas Iyer lets it be.
18.5
0
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
Very full, near the wide guideline, Iyer moves across his stumps to dab it late but misses. Shreyas takes the review for wide not given. The replays show that the ball is within the revised guideline. Fair delivery!
18.4
6
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Shreyas Iyer is finishing it off in sixes! Kumar pulls the length back and pushes another ball across the batter, Shreyas Iyer is deep in his crease and gets under the ball to bludgeon it over wide long on for the third six of the over. Punjab are just a hit away now. They need 4 more to win.
18.3
0
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
Another shout for caught behind but turned down! And this time, it is a fair delivery and MI have taken the review. Lowish full toss, near the tramline on off, Iyer shuffles across to steer it past short third but misses. The replays show that the ball bounced after it passed the bat and before going towards the keeper. So, no need to check UltraEdge.
18.2
6
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Shreyas Iyer makes the Free Hit count! Pushed across the batter, on a length, Shreyas Iyer walks across and gets closer to the line of the ball. Swings through to park it over wide long off for a six. Just 10 needed from 10 balls.
18.2
nb
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
Half a shout for caught behind but turned down! MI are thinking about taking a review! Hang on, the siren has gone off. Ashwani Kumar has overstepped. NO BALL called. It could not have come at a worse time for Mumbai. Angled across from over the wicket, Iyer tries to glide it fine on the off side but misses. Free Hit coming up.
18.1
6
Ashwani Kumar To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! High and handsome! Ashwani Kumar under pressure straight away! Ashwani misses his mark and ends up landing a slot ball, right in the arc on off, Shreyas goes deep in the crease and swings through to thump it over long on for a six.
Who bowls the 19th? Topley? Ashwani? Or Hardik himself? It will be Ashwani Kumar (3-0-29-2) to bowl the penultimate.
Over 18 : 181/5
8 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
S. Iyer
63 (34)
M. Stoinis
2 (2)
J. Bumrah
4-0-40-0
17.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Shreyas Iyer
8 runs off Jasprit Bumrah's final over! Punjab Kings will take that with both hands. Slower and fuller, on off, Iyer backs away and eases it to deep point for a single. PBKS need 23 runs off 12 balls.
17.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Marcus Stoinis
Jasprit Bumrah drags the length back and takes the pace off, on middle, Marcus Stoinis hops to deal with it but the off-cutter spins back in to catch the shoulder of the bat. It rolls beside the pitch on the leg side for a single.
17.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Shreyas Iyer
Bumrah goes wide of the crease on the over-the-wicket angle and looks for the yorker. Ends up serving a low full toss, on the pads, Shreyas whips it past mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shreyas Iyer
Lowish full toss, on off, Shreyas Iyer knocks it to cover.
17.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! An exhibition of late dabs from Shreyas Iyer! Bumrah executes the yorker, on off and there is a bit of tail back towards the batter. Iyer gets his bat down and opens the bat face slightly to steer it to the right of the keeper for a boundary.
17.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Marcus Stoinis
Jasprit Bumrah gets the yorker in on off, Marcus Stoinis jams it out wide of cover for a single.
Hardik Pandya switches to his best bowler now. Jasprit Bumrah has been brought back into the attack for his final over. 3-0-32-0 so far.
Over 17 : 173/5
10 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 116.3
  • W 16.4
  • 016.5
  • 416.6
S. Iyer
57 (30)
M. Stoinis
0 (0)
T. Boult
4-0-38-1
16.6
4
Trent Boult To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Smart batting! WIde yorker nailed by Trent Boult, outside off, Shreyas Iyer uses the pace on the ball by opening the face of the bat and steering it fine. Plays it right between the keeper and short third for a boundary. PBKS need 31 runs from 18 balls.
16.5
0
Trent Boult To Shreyas Iyer
Full and angled across, guided to short third by Shreyas.
Full Commentary
19 OV
26 Runs
A. Kumar to S. Iyer
  • 618.1
  • 1 NB 18.2
  • 618.2
  • 018.3
  • 618.4
  • 018.5
  • 1 WD 18.6
  • 618.6
18 OV
8 Runs
J. Bumrah to M. Stoinis S. Iyer
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
10 Runs
T. Boult to S. Singh S. Iyer
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 116.3
  • W 16.4
  • 016.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
16 Runs
A. Kumar to N. Wadhera S. Iyer S. Singh
  • 615.1
  • 1 WD 15.2
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
5 Runs
J. Bumrah to N. Wadhera S. Iyer
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
14 Runs
T. Boult to N. Wadhera S. Iyer
  • 113.1
  • 213.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 413.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 113.6
13 OV
19 Runs
R. Topley to N. Wadhera S. Iyer
  • 112.1
  • 612.2
  • 612.3
  • 612.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
7 Runs
J. Bumrah to N. Wadhera S. Iyer
  • 211.1
  • 011.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
4 Runs
A. Kumar to S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 210.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
17 Runs
H. Pandya to S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 19.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
9 Runs
M. Santner to S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
2 Runs
H. Pandya to J. Inglis S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • W 7.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
M. Santner to S. Iyer J. Inglis
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 26.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
A. Kumar to P. Arya S. Iyer J. Inglis
  • W 5.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
20 Runs
J. Bumrah to J. Inglis
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 64.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
14 Runs
R. Topley to P. Arya J. Inglis
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 23.3
  • 63.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
8 Runs
T. Boult to P. Singh J. Inglis
  • W 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
R. Topley to P. Singh P. Arya
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
6 Runs
T. Boult to P. Arya P. Singh
  • 10.1
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Shreyas Iyer
  • Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Nitin Menon (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Mumbai 203/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Mumbai 200/6 in 19.5 overs
  • Mumbai 150/4 in 15.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Mumbai 142/3 in 14.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between T Varma (25) and S Yadav (24)
  • Mumbai 102/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Mumbai 88/2 in 9.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 27 balls between J Bairstow (28) and T Varma (17)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Mumbai 65/1
  • Referral 1 (5.4 ovs): J Bairstow against PUN (Wide) Successful (PUN: 2, MUM:2)
  • Mumbai 50/1 in 5.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (18.5 ovs): S Iyer against MUM (Wide) Unsuccessful (PUN: 0, MUM:1)
  • Punjab 200/5 in 18.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (18.3 ovs): MUM against S Iyer (Caught) Unsuccessful (PUN: 1, MUM:1)
  • S Iyer T20 fifty: 52 runs in 27 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 156/4 in 15.4 overs
  • Punjab 153/3 in 15.1 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between S Iyer (23) and N Wadhera (27)
  • Punjab 101/3 in 10.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 81/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (7.5 ovs): J Inglis against MUM (Caught) Unsuccessful (PUN: 1, MUM:2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 64/2
  • Punjab 55/1 in 5.0 overs
Advertisement
Match Poll

Who will win?

Latest Form
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
Worm
Stats
Advertisement

Cricket News