Shreyas Iyer on Sunday led from the front with a commanding unbeaten 87 as Punjab Kings outclassed Mumbai Indians by five wickets in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2. Chasing a daunting target of 204 in a rain-hit encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab reached the finish line with six balls to spare.

Iyer’s explosive 41-ball innings, studded with five boundaries and eight towering sixes, sealed the deal, fittingly with a match-winning maximum. With the win, Punjab stormed into their second IPL final, setting up a high-stakes showdown against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, that guaranteed to crown a first-time champion. RCB booked their place in the final last week after edging out Punjab in the first qualifier.

Despite the win, the Punjab camp will be aware of several pressing issues that need urgent attention before Tuesday’s summit clash.