During Punjab Kings’ thrilling win over Mumbai Indians that sealed their place in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, a light moment between PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer and Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani sent social media into a frenzy.
While the match had high stakes, fans online were more focused on a viral image of Ambani and Iyer chatting mid-match — a moment that quickly became meme material across platforms.
Viral Moment: Akash Ambani Chats With Iyer Mid-Innings
The moment occurred during the 18th over of Mumbai’s innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, with Suryakumar Yadav closing in on a half-century. Akash Ambani was seen calling out to Shreyas Iyer, who responded by leaning over the boundary advertising board to chat with him.
Though the conversation’s content remains unknown, the image of the two engaging in a casual mid-match talk went viral almost instantly. Social media users came up with hilarious captions and creative memes, ranging from light-hearted banter to playful IPL conspiracy theories.
PBKS Beat MI, Seal Top-Two Spot in IPL 2025
Despite a slow start while chasing 185, Josh Inglis (73 off 42) and Priyansh Arya (62 off 35) led Punjab to a convincing seven-wicket win, finishing the match with nine balls to spare.
The victory not only earned PBKS a playoff berth for the first time since 2014, but also guaranteed them a top-two finish, giving them two chances to reach the final.
What’s Next for PBKS and MI
- Punjab Kings will return to their home venue in Mullanpur for Qualifier 1 on May 29.
- Mumbai Indians will play the Eliminator on May 30 in Chandigarh.
Both teams will learn their opponents once the final league game concludes — where RCB face LSG, who are already out of the playoff race.
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