Shreyas Iyer produced a captain’s knock for the ages, scoring an unbeaten 87 as Punjab Kings edged out Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a thrilling IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 on Sunday.

With this crucial win, Punjab booked their place in the final where they will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Set a daunting target of 204 in a rain-affected match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Iyer anchored the innings with a 41-ball masterclass laced with five fours and eight towering sixes, finishing the game with a winning maximum to take Punjab to their second IPL final.

This final promises a historic outcome, as neither Punjab nor Bengaluru has ever lifted the IPL trophy. Both sides will be vying for their maiden title in what is expected to be a blockbuster showdown. RCB secured their ticket to the final earlier last week with a dominant win over Punjab in Qualifier 1, a result that still lingers in memory.