Punjab Kings secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 on Sunday, booking their spot in the final. Leading from the front, skipper Shreyas Iyer delivered a match-winning performance, anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls. His explosive innings featured five fours and eight towering sixes, playing a pivotal role in Punjab`s successful pursuit.

"I don`t know to be honest, I love such big occasions. I always say to myself and to my colleagues in the team that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, you get the big results," Iyer said during the post-match presentation ceremony. "Today was a right example where I was focusing more on my breathing rather than sweating out there."

He added that spending more time on the field allows him to read the game better and gain a clearer perspective of the match.