Shreyas Iyer (87 n.o., 41b, 5×4, 8×6) showcased big-match temperament to energy Punjab Kings (PBKS) previous Mumbai Indians (MI) by 5 wickets within the IPL Qualifier 2 right here on Sunday.
Shreyas’ glowing essay knocked five-time champion MI out of the event, and gave PBKS a date with Royal Challengers Bengaluru within the ultimate.
The PBKS captain and Nehal Wadhera (48, 29b, 4×4, 2×6) put the aspect on the entrance foot with a 84-run fourth-wicket stand. The duo performed out a couple of quiet overs, resulting in required fee to rise to just about 12 an over.
Shreyas then turned the tide in PBKS’ favour by hitting quick bowler Reece Topley for 3 consecutive sixes within the thirteenth over.
MI, not quick on combat, pressured its manner again by dismissing Wadhera and Shashank Singh in fast succession.
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The chase, with PBKS needing 41 from 4 overs, fell on Shreyas’ shoulders. The 30-year-old was as much as the duty, first smacking speedster Ashwani Kumar for a most, earlier than guiding Trent Boult for 2 fours to the third-man fence.
A spot within the summit conflict was assured as soon as Shreyas noticed off Jasprit Bumrah, the lone remaining MI menace.
After being put in, MI overcame tough situations to publish a difficult complete. On a pitch left moist attributable to rain, Jonny Bairstow (38), Tilak Varma (44) and Suryakumar Yadav (44) did effectively to maintain the rating transferring at a wholesome tempo. Naman Dhir (37, 18b) got here alive within the dying to push MI previous the 200-run mark.
Bairstow carried the assault to the bowlers, till he was undone by a slower supply from V. Vyshak.
Suryakumar and Tilak placed on a 72-run stand stuffed with thrilling strokes. Suryakumar raised the roof by sweeping legspinner Yuzvendra Chahal for a six over fine-leg. Tilak delighted with straight sixes when the ball was overpitched.
Punjab Kings’ Nehal Wadhera and Shreyas Iyer in motion through the IPL 2025 Cricket Match Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Punjab Kings’ Nehal Wadhera and Shreyas Iyer in motion through the IPL 2025 Cricket Match Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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PBKS got here again into the sport with a double strike. Chahal, who returned from a wrist damage, prised out Suryakumar with a full supply. Quickly after, quick bowler Kyle Jamieson dismissed Tilak with a intelligent cutter.
MI captain Hardik Pandya walked in to large cheers, however didn’t ship. Pandya couldn’t get it cleanly off the center, and stuttered to a 13-ball 15.
Intermittent showers pressured a delay within the begin of the match. The high-scoring venue might have favoured groups batting first this IPL season, however given the sudden showers, Shreyas made the fitting determination to discipline first.