Jaipur, May 26 (Sunday) – Punjab Kings (PBKS) put on a commanding performance to chase down 184 with ease, defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7 wickets with 9 balls to spare in Match 69 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Powered by Josh Inglis’s unbeaten 73 off 42 balls and a brisk 62 from Priyansh Arya, PBKS handed MI a morale-shattering loss, denting the five-time champions’ playoff aspirations.
MI Batters Fire, but PBKS Bowlers Strike Back Late
After being asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 184/7 in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav was once again at the heart of MI’s innings, playing a composed knock of 57 off 39 balls. He was supported by Ryan Rickelton (27 off 20) at the top and Hardik Pandya (26 off 15) in the middle overs.
A late flurry of boundaries in the 19th over—where Surya and Naman Dhir smashed 6, 6, 4, 4—helped MI reach a par score on a good batting pitch. However, PBKS bowlers clawed back well in the death overs. Arshdeep Singh (2/28) and Marco Jansen (2/34) led the bowling attack with disciplined spells, while Vyshak Vijay Kumar grabbed 2 wickets despite an expensive outing (2/44).
Inglis and Arya Script Perfect Chase
The Punjab Kings’ chase was kicked off in style by young opener Priyansh Arya, who smashed a sensational 62 off just 35 deliveries, hitting boundaries at will and setting the tempo in the powerplay. He was well supported by Josh Inglis, who took charge after Arya’s dismissal and anchored the innings flawlessly.
Inglis mixed elegance with aggression, notching up 73 not out from 42 balls, including crisp drives and calculated risks. Shreyas Iyer finished the game with an unbeaten 26 off 16 balls, guiding PBKS home with 9 balls remaining.
MI’s Bowlers Struggle to Contain
Despite boasting a star-studded attack, MI’s bowlers were off-color in the second innings. Mitchell Santner was the only bright spot, claiming 2 wickets for 41 runs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a tight spell (1/23), but he lacked support from the other end. The likes of Will Jacks, Deepak Chahar, and Trent Boult failed to make breakthroughs at crucial junctures, allowing PBKS to build partnerships with ease.
What This Means for the Playoff Race
This win gives Punjab Kings a major boost in their playoff quest, while Mumbai Indians now face an uphill battle with just one league match remaining. MI will need to not only win big in their final game but also depend on other results to go their way.
Match Summary
- Mumbai Indians: 184/7 (20 overs)
- Suryakumar Yadav 57 (39), Ryan Rickelton 27 (20), Hardik Pandya 26 (15)
- Arshdeep Singh 2/28, Marco Jansen 2/34
- Punjab Kings: 187/3 (18.3 overs)
- Josh Inglis 73* (42), Priyansh Arya 62 (35), Shreyas Iyer 26* (16)
- Mitchell Santner 2/41, Jasprit Bumrah 1/23
Result: Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Toss: PBKS won and elected to bowl
