Punjab Kings Won by 7 Wickets Over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Clash
- Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.
- Mumbai Indians scored 184 runs, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s 85-run knock.
- Suryakumar Yadav became the only MI batter with 600+ runs in multiple IPL seasons, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
In a thrilling encounter at IPL 2025, Punjab Kings secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, ending their league stage campaign on a strong note. Despite a clinical innings from Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav, Punjab’s resolute batting effort, spearheaded by Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, proved too powerful for the defending champions.
Chasing a challenging target of 185, Punjab Kings started cautiously but gained momentum quickly. While opener Prabhsimran Singh fell early for 13, Priyansh Arya accelerated impressively, crafting a vital innings of 63 runs. Josh Inglis stood out with a commanding 73 off 42 balls, anchoring the innings and building a formidable partnership with Arya that put Mumbai Indians under immense pressure. The duo’s efforts paved the way for a confident Punjab chase.
Despite Mitchell Santner’s timely breakthroughs, removing both Arya and Inglis, and Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Prabhsimran Singh early, Punjab remained unfazed. The finishing touches were provided by Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera, who ensured the target was comfortably achieved, sealing the victory and boosting Punjab’s playoff aspirations.
Mumbai Indians, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, now find themselves regrouping after this defeat. Suryakumar Yadav’s scintillating 85-run knock was a standout performance, marking him as the only Mumbai player to score over 600 runs in multiple IPL seasons, surpassing even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. His effort helped Mumbai post a competitive total of 184 runs in their 20 overs.
With this win, Punjab Kings have confirmed their place in the playoffs, securing a top-quarter finish. The team, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, has shown consistent intent and resilience throughout the tournament. As they advance, Punjab Kings will aim to carry this momentum forward, hoping to end their long-standing quest for an IPL title. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will be looking closely at tonight’s performance to identify areas of improvement ahead of the knockout stages.
