Arya & Inglis Power PBKS to IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, MI Pushed to Eliminator

Arya & Inglis Power Punjab Kings to IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, Mumbai Indians Sent to Eliminator.

Jaipur, May 26: In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) performed brilliantly and defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7 wickets to make it to the top two and seal their place in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.

Riding on whirlwind half-centuries from Josh Inglis (73) and Priyansh Arya (62), PBKS chased down Mumbai’s competitive total of 184/7 in 18.3 overs for the loss of seven wickets.

Inglis & Arya: The Game Changers

The defining moment of the match was the 109-run stand for the second wicket between Inglis and Arya, which ripped apart the MI bowling attack.

Arya’s Explosive Return to Form

After a string of low scores, Arya returned with purpose. He began his innings by slamming three boundaries off Trent Boult, but showed maturity by rotating strike and letting Inglis take the lead early on. Once settled, Arya exploded — hitting Jasprit Bumrah over fine leg and Hardik Pandya for a stunning six to bring up his 27-ball fifty.

Inglis’ Classy Knock

Josh Inglis had a brilliant game, mixing innovation with aggression. He sent Mitchell Santner for an early boundary and later executed reverse scoops and ramps with confidence. His fearless approach helped him face MI’s best players, including Bumrah and Hardik, ensuring that PBKS stayed ahead in the chase.

By the time the duo departed, the equation was a mere formality. Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera (former MI player) ensured there were no further problems, and completed the chase with nine balls to spare.

Suryakumar Yadav Shines, But MI Fall Short

Suryakumar Yadav once again played an innings of 57 runs in 36 balls for Mumbai. Coming in to bat at number three, Suryakumar handled the innings in the middle overs, forged a useful partnership with Naman Dheer and scored quick runs in the death overs.

Despite SRH’s brilliant batting and Hardik Pandya’s 26, MI’s middle order faltered. Their 184-run score, though competitive, proved insufficient against the PBKS batting line-up.

Bowling Impact: PBKS Execute at the Death

PBKS bowlers were disciplined and effective, especially at the death:

• Arshdeep Singh (2/28) was superb, conceding just 3 runs in the final over.

• Marco Jansen (2/34) delivered key strikes, including the wicket of Hardik Pandya.

• Vyshak was expensive in his last over but showed promise early on.

In contrast, MI’s bowlers—Bumrah, Boult, and Santner—were outplayed in the middle overs, with none able to contain the Arya-Inglis onslaught.

Match Summary

Mumbai Indians 184/7 (20 overs)

• Suryakumar Yadav 57

• Arshdeep Singh 2/28, Marco Jansen 2/34

Punjab Kings 187/3 (18.3 overs)

• Josh Inglis 73

• Priyansh Arya 62

• Mitchell Santner 2/41

Result: PBKS won by 7 wickets

What’s Next?

• Punjab Kings head to Mullanpur for Qualifier 1, with two chances to make their first IPL final since 2014.

• Mumbai Indians will play in the Eliminator on May 30, awaiting the outcome of RCB vs LSG.

If RCB wins, they face PBKS in Qualifier 1. If LSG wins, MI will take on RCB in the Eliminator.

Final Word

PBKS’ stunning win was a statement of intent. With Inglis and Arya coming on top at the right time, they now look like genuine title contenders. Meanwhile, MI have pressure concerns, especially the injury concerns of Deepak Chahar and Tilak Verma, and will have to regroup quickly ahead of the knockout clash.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) match on May 26, 2025, here are the top three teams in the IPL 2025 points table:

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🏆 1. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Matches Played: 14

• Wins: 9

• Losses: 4

• No Result: 1

• Points: 19

• Net Run Rate (NRR): +0.372

PBKS secured the top spot with a convincing seven-wicket victory over MI, ensuring a top-two finish and a place in Qualifier 1 of the playoffs.

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🥈 2. Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Matches Played: 14

• Wins: 9

• Losses: 5

• Points: 18

• Net Run Rate (NRR): +0.254

Despite a recent loss to Chennai Super Kings, GT finished the league stage with 18 points, securing the second position on the table.

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🥉 3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB)

• Matches Played: 13

• Wins: 8

• Losses: 4

• No Result: 1

• Points: 17

• Net Run Rate (NRR): +0.255

RCB currently holds the third position with one league match remaining. A win in their final game could elevate them to the second spot, depending on the net run rate.

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Summary of Top 3 Teams:

These standings reflect the most recent outcomes and set the stage for an exciting playoff phase.

Let me know if you need further details on upcoming fixtures or playoff scenarios.

The playoffs are here, and the road to the IPL 2025 final is heating up. Stay tuned.