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Punjab Kings Secure Qualifier 1 Berth After Inglis, Arya Heroics Against Mumbai Indians

Inglis and Arya Power Punjab Kings Past Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Lecague Finale

Punjab Kings (PBKS) stormed into Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 with a clinical seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their final league clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. A dominant batting display led by Josh Inglis and youngster Priyansh Arya ensured that PBKS chased down a challenging target of 185 with 9 balls to spare, sealing a top-two finish and giving them two chances to reach the final.

Mumbai Indians, who had already qualified for the playoffs, will now have to contest the Eliminator to keep their campaign alive. Their final opponent will depend on the outcome of the RCB vs LSG clash scheduled for tomorrow night.


Where the Game Was Won: Middle Overs Domination by PBKS

Punjab Kings seized control of the match during the crucial middle overs. Both Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya accelerated the scoring rate significantly, demolishing the Mumbai bowling attack with an array of attacking strokes.

Middle Overs Comparison

Parameters MI PBKS
Score 79/3 99/1
Run Rate 8.77 11
4s/6s 6/3 11/4

While Mumbai Indians managed 79 runs at a decent clip, PBKS made 99 runs with much more authority, showcasing their intent and class in the middle phase of the innings.


Mumbai Indians Innings Summary

Powerplay: A Competitive Yet Contained Start

Mumbai began on a promising note with Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma scoring fluently. However, Marco JansenтАЩs control and eventual dismissal of Rickelton helped PBKS contain the damage. MI posted 52/1 at the end of six overs.

Phase score: 52/1
Key contributions: Rickelton (quick boundaries), Rohit (1 six, 1 four), Jansen (1 wicket)

Suryakumar Yadav Anchors, Vyshak and Jansen Strike Back

Promoted up the order, Suryakumar Yadav looked in sublime touch. He targeted Kyle Jamieson and Vyshak, scoring a flurry of boundaries. But timely wickets of Rohit, Tilak Varma, and Will Jacks pulled MI back. VyshakтАЩs knuckle ball accounted for Jacks after an aggressive cameo.

Phase score: 79/3
Key moment: Vyshak dismissing Jacks to stall MIтАЩs momentum

Death Overs: SuryakumarтАЩs Grit Keeps MI Afloat

In the final four overs, both Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya attempted to push the score past 180. Despite an explosive over from Vyshak, which saw Naman Dhir and Suryakumar hit big, Arshdeep and JamiesonтАЩs death bowling was exceptional.

Phase score: 53/3
Highlight: ArshdeepтАЩs tight final over (3 runs, 2 wickets)


Punjab Kings Innings Breakdown

Powerplay: Arya Impresses While MIтАЩs Tactics Work on Prabhsimran

MumbaiтАЩs decision to utilize slower balls early bore fruit, as Prabhsimran Singh struggled before falling to Bumrah. However, Priyansh AryaтАЩs fluid strokeplay and InglisтАЩ late flourish ensured PBKS remained in the hunt.

Phase score: 47/1
Standout: AryaтАЩs clean hitting and control

Middle Overs: Century Stand Flattens Mumbai

Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya were unrelenting during the middle overs, combining for a game-defining 100-run partnership. Inglis tore into Ashwani Kumar and Arya lofted Hardik Pandya for a fifty-clinching six. Even Jasprit Bumrah was taken on, with Arya hitting a short delivery for six.

Phase score: 99/1
Inglis and AryaтАЩs 100+ Partnership

  • Inglis: 73 (brilliant stroke range)

  • Arya: 62 (fearless against Bumrah and Hardik)

Read more about Josh InglisтАЩ impact in previous matches.

Death Overs: Shreyas Iyer Finishes It Off

Needing only 39 from the final five overs, PBKS never let the pressure build. While Inglis was dismissed after a match-winning 73, Shreyas Iyer sealed the chase with three massive sixes, ending MIтАЩs hopes of a top-two finish.

Shreyas Iyer finishes in style as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer struck three quick sixes to seal Punjab Kings’ win over Mumbai Indians in style тАУ Credit: Getty Images

Phase score: 31/1 in 3.3 overs
Finishers: Shreyas Iyer (big hits), Inglis (well-paced 73)


Brief Scorecard

Mumbai Indians: 184/7 in 20 overs

  • Top scorer: Suryakumar Yadav (57)

  • Best bowlers (PBKS): Arshdeep Singh 2/28, Marco Jansen 2/34

Punjab Kings: 187/3 in 18.3 overs

  • Top scorers: Josh Inglis 73, Priyansh Arya 62

  • Best bowlers (MI): Mitchell Santner 2/21

Result: Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets


WhatтАЩs Next?

Punjab Kings now move to Mullanpur for Qualifier 1, where theyтАЩll have a golden chance to reach their first final since 2014. Mumbai Indians await the outcome of the LSG vs RCB clash to know their opponent in the Eliminator.

Learn more about IPL Playoff Rules and Format on the official IPL website.

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