Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings are gearing up for a do-or-die clash against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a place in the final on the line, Punjab are desperate to turn things around and secure a historic berth in the summit clash—something they haven’t achieved since 2014.
A victory tonight would pit them against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL final, while a loss would mean the end of their campaign. The stakes couldn’t be higher, especially after their disappointing performance in Qualifier 1, where Iyer’s side was handed a crushing 8-wicket defeat by RCB. Bowled out for just 101 runs, Punjab were comprehensively outplayed, raising questions about their ability to handle big-match pressure.
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In contrast, Mumbai Indians enter the match with momentum on their side. The five-time champions delivered a professional performance in the Eliminator, defeating Gujarat Titans by 20 runs. With their big-match experience and a knack for peaking at the right time, MI will back themselves to outclass Punjab once again.
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In a brief moment of concern before the big match, Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer had a minor scare. While walking onto the field with his teammates, light drizzle prompted a bit of playful energy from Iyer, who was seen running through celebratory fireworks. During the fun, something appeared to irritate his eye, briefly causing discomfort. Fortunately for Punjab, it wasn’t serious, and Iyer was seen recovering quickly.
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All eyes will now be on Iyer and his men to see whether they can bounce back from their earlier defeat and script history by leading Punjab to their first-ever IPL title.
