AAP MP Raghav Chadha paid a special visit to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) squad ahead of their high-stakes IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash. Sharing a heartfelt post on his official X handle, Chadha lauded the team for their spirited campaign this season. “Met with the dynamic squad of Punjab Kings and congratulated them on their spectacular performance this season. Punjab is proud of the team’s spirit, discipline and grit. Special thanks to team owner @realpreityzinta, captain Shreyas Iyer, and coach Ricky Ponting for leading with passion and purpose. Best wishes for the crucial match tomorrow,” he wrote.
Punjab Kings have had an outstanding run in IPL 2025, topping the league table with nine wins in 14 matches. Their consistency and team cohesion have stood out this season, with key players stepping up at crucial moments.
Met with the dynamic squad of Punjab Kings and congratulated them on their spectacular performance this season.
Punjab is proud of the team’s spirit, discipline and grit. Special thanks to team owner @realpreityzinta , captain Shreyas Iyer, and coach Ricky Ponting for leading… pic.twitter.com/vCPDvGSvGl
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) May 28, 2025
They now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, scheduled for May 29 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. While PBKS secured first place, RCB matched them with nine wins but settled for second due to net run rate.
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In their final league game, PBKS comfortably defeated Mumbai Indians, with Josh Inglis scoring a vital 73-run knock. Meanwhile, RCB heads into the qualifier with strong momentum, having successfully chased a record 227-run target against Lucknow Super Giants. Jitesh Sharma’s explosive 85\* off 33 balls played a pivotal role in that thrilling victory.
With both teams in top form, fans can expect a gripping battle for a place in the IPL 2025 final.
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Punjab Kings Full squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Blessing Muzarabani.
