Published: May 27, 2025, 12:45 PM (IST)
Edited: May 27, 2025, 12:45 PM (IST)
The Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a strong statement by securing a top-two finish on the IPL points table for the first time in 11 years, following a dominant seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
While chasing a target of 185, Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya’s fifties powered PBKS to a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians.
Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar showered praise on PBKS and said, “Nobody took Punjab Kings seriously. They have also picked wisely at the auction, where they got lot of young, uncapped Indian players. They have seen them. They have seen what they have done, where they have done. There are so many of these state leagues which are happening but you cant always go by what’s happening in the state leagues. The bowling attacks may not always be good.
“Even then if somebody like a Priyansh Arya hits seven sixes you know that this guy has talent. Picking the international players too. They have done it really well. Full marks to them. Really happy for them. I told you before the start of the match that a new name will be written on the trophy, well.” Gavaskar added.
This results meants that PBKS secured a top two position in the playoff race and they will be playing Qulaifier 1 at their home ground on May 29th, while MI will play eliminator 1.
