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Punjab Kings (PBKS) dedicated their seven-wicket triumph against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Jaipur to the former’s one of avid supporters who lost his closed ones. In their final league round game in Jaipur, Punjab needed to beat Mumbai to end their round-robin campaign at the top two of the points table. Chasing 185 runs, Kings displayed clinical approach and completed the target in 18.3 overs. Josh Inglis (73 off 42), who played a sensational knock of 73 off 42, became the Player of the Match (POTM) for his stunning batting display. With this victory, Shreyas Iyer’s team has almost secured the top post.
After the sensational performance against Mumbai, PBKS supporters celebrated the moment as their team qualified for the playoffs after 11 years. Noting the huge moment, an X user with Bruce Wayne Jatt got emotional and wrote, “Started watching ipl in 2016 because of my father. Used to support this team every year even after disappointment every year. Uncle used to sit till midnight to watch KXIP matches. Father passed away in 2021. Uncle passed away (a) few months ago. This win means so so much to me.” Reacting to the tweet, PBKS gave a heartwarming remark and wrote, “This win is for you and them!”
Shreyas Iyer looking to script history
Shreyas Iyer will look to lead Punjab to the trophy win and become the first captain to win two consecutive trophies for two different sides. In 2014, under his leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third title after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final of the season.
This year, he again proved his leadership prowess by helping Punjab advance to the playoffs for the first time after 11 years. Expectations will be high from him and his team for the upcoming Qualifier 1, which is scheduled to be played on May 29. Kings will either take on Gujarat Titans (GT) or Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the huge contest.
