Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a powerful performance to defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets on Monday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, securing a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table for the first time in 11 years. The win ensured PBKS a spot in Qualifier 1, marking their best league-stage result since 2014.
The victory triggered ecstatic celebrations from team co-owner Preity Zinta, whose joyous reactions were caught on camera and have since gone viral on social media. She later joined the players for a lap of honour, further fueling fan frenzy.
Arya & Inglis Star as PBKS Cruise to Victory
Chasing 185, Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis played stellar knocks to anchor the innings. Arya scored 62 off 35 balls, while Inglis hammered 73 off 42. Their 100-run partnership powered PBKS to 158/2 in 16 overs, laying the groundwork for skipper Shreyas Iyer to seal the win with a six in the 19th over.
Mumbai’s Missed Chance Despite SKY’s Fifty
Suryakumar Yadav scored a gritty 50, supported by Naman Dhir’s 20-run cameo, pushing MI to a respectable 184/6. However, the bowling unit, apart from Bumrah and Santner, failed to contain the PBKS chase.
What’s Next?
With this win, PBKS climb to the top of the points table and will play in Qualifier 1, while MI will feature in the Eliminator. It’s a massive turnaround season for Punjab under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, and the viral celebrations from Preity Zinta reflect the emotional high of this long-awaited success.
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