After an eleven-year absence, the Punjab Kings have secured a playoff berth in IPL 2025. Their victory over the Mumbai Indians, fueled by strong performances from young players Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, generated considerable online attention, with captain Shreyas Iyer commending their contributions.
New Delhi: The Punjab Kings secured a top-two playoff berth in IPL 2025, their first playoff appearance in eleven years, following their victory over the Mumbai Indians. This achievement also marks the third time a team captained by Shreyas Iyer has qualified for the IPL playoffs.
PBKS’ decisive victory generated significant social media interest, but a specific in-game event garnered even greater attention.
During the 18th over, as Suryakumar Yadav neared fifty runs, fielder Shreyas Iyer was seen speaking with Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani near the boundary advertising boards. The content of their conversation is unknown, but it sparked considerable online speculation.
Akash Ambani and Shreyas Iyer… #PBKSvsMI pic.twitter.com/CzeKLGnioi
— Robin (@robinchopra10) May 26, 2025
Following the game, Iyer commended the performances of Punjab Kings’ promising young players, Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, whose contributions secured the team’s victory in their final IPL league match.
“The way he started was fabulous. It was pleasing to the eye and every individual has been fearless. They tick the boxes in the net sessions and the reflection of it is seen on the ground.” Iyer praised Arya during his post-match comments.
In a similar vein while praising Inglis, Iyer said, “He loves playing the new ball, and I wanted him to play more deliveries. And I know he can be disruptive, he is a big match player. Hope he continues the same way. We have a camaraderie from the last few years; he lets me be decisive on the field, and all these things have culminated in a great way. Ecstatic that everything is working.”
Arya’s 62 and Inglis’ 73 runs significantly contributed to Punjab Kings’ comfortable victory on Monday, as they successfully chased down a 185-run target.
