In IPL 2025, Match 69, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) triumphed over the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7 wickets. MI, who batted first, put together a respectable target of 184/7 in 20 overs, which the Kings chased down easily for 187/3 in 18.3 overs and won with 9 balls to spare. 

Mumbai Indians Innings

MI managed a total of 184/7 in 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led MI with an aggressive 57 off 39 balls with support from Ryan Rickelton (27 off 20) and Hardik Pandya (26 off 15). MI were never able to capitalize fully on their runs due to PBKS' bowlers with their constant breakthroughs. Arshdeep Singh was best with bowling figures of 2/28 off 4 overs; Marco Jansen had 2/34 off 3.4 overs, and Vyshak Vijay Kumar had 2/44 in 4 overs.

Punjab Kings Innings

In response, the Punjab Kings chased down the target with remarkable ease in 18.3 overs at 187/3. Josh Inglis led PBKS with an outstanding 73 runs off 42 balls, with young Priyansh Arya notching up a phenomenal 62 runs off 35 deliveries. Shreyas Iyer rounded out the innings by scoring a mediocre 26 runs off 16 balls to take the team home. MI struggled with PBKS's batting, with Mitchell Santner being the only MI bowler with multiple wickets, having 2/41. Jasprit Bumrah bowled well economically, finishing with 1/23 in 4 overs.

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PBKS vs MI: Post Match Reactions

Ricky Ponting (Head Coach of PBKS): Ponting pointed out that the team's form is a result of the planning that took place months prior to the auction. He stated that Arya is one of the biggest finds of the tournament and praised Shreyas Iyer for his leadership. He also added that strong overseas leaders such as Inglis and Stoinis helped create a winning culture. Ponting answered questions about swapping Jansen with Kyle Jamieson and wanted to give Jamieson some experiences. 

Hardik Pandya (Captain of MI): Hardik admitted that MI fell 20 runs short. He praised the batting of the opponent and said that the team will reflect on their batting strategies. He expressed his support for his players despite the loss and stated that the learning phase has started to regroup into the playoffs. 

Josh Inglis (Player of the Match): Josh Inglis remarked that the left-right combination and smart cricket contributed to their successful chase. He said they focused on match-ups and not giving MI a chance in the middle overs. When facing Mitchell Santner, whom he knows pretty well, they targeted the short boundary.   He emphasized the talent of Priyansh Arya, saying that he needed little guidance and called him a smart and fearless cricketer. He commended Shreyas Iyer for promoting him to Number 3 and added that it helped him return to rhythm and contribute more effectively.

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): Shreyas Iyer credited the team unity, camaraderie, and ability to rally in tough situations. He credited Ricky Ponting's attributes to great player management and said trust and belief in the group have been key. Young players like Arya have stepped in and been able to handle the pressure well. The decision to move Inglis up the order was a tactical decision to get the most out of him with the new ball.

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Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians: Match Scorecard

Mumbai Indians—184/7 (20 Overs)

Punjab Kings—187/3 (18.3 Overs)