Punjab Kings Enter IPL 2025 Final After 11 Years
In a high-stakes IPL 2025 knockout match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) stunned Mumbai Indians (MI) to storm into the final after 11 long years. Led by the ever-composed Shreyas Iyer, PBKS chased down a daunting target of 204 in just 19 overs. Iyer’s unbeaten 87 off 41 deliveries was a game-changing performance, showcasing his ability to remain calm under pressure.
Contrasting Emotions: Preity Zinta Celebrates, Nita Ambani Distraught
As the final ball was struck, contrasting emotions were visible in both camps. PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta rushed onto the field, hugging Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting in sheer joy. Meanwhile, MI owner Nita Ambani was seen stunned, reflecting the heartbreak for MI after another missed opportunity to reach the final.
Shreyas Iyer’s Secret to Success in Big Matches
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Iyer revealed,
“𝑶𝒏 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒐𝒄𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝑰 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆.”
His ability to thrive on such occasions has earned him praise across IPL 2025 highlights and fantasy cricket platforms.
Hardik Pandya Admits Mistakes in Execution
MI captain Hardik Pandya acknowledged Shreyas Iyer brilliance and admitted,
“𝑾𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕. 𝑶𝒏 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒊𝒈.” 𝑯𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 “𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒃𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆,”
a crucial element missing from their plan.
What’s Next: PBKS vs RCB in IPL 2025 Final
Fans can now look forward to Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2025 Final. With both teams eyeing their maiden title, the stage is set for another sensational win. You can watch the IPL 2025 Final online or book tickets via the official IPL website.
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