Skipper Shreyas Iyer shined by slamming an unbeaten 87 off 4 balls as Punjab Kings entered the IPL 2025 final with a five-wicket win over Mumbai in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer didn't let his spirits drown after his side was handed a heartbreak in the Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur on Thursday.
After Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered their fourth final in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with an eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 of the 2025 edition
Singh emphasized the tremendous influence Iyer has had on the team's culture and atmosphere since assuming leadership during the post-game news conference.
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday after just 10.1 overs of action.
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting said he aims to make the franchise one of the powerhouses in the 10-team tournament.
Reflecting on their performance in IPL 2024, where the Kings managed five wins in 14 matches, Sanjay Banger, the head of cricket development, praised opener Prabhsimran Singh along with Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma for making a name for themselves and described them as the positive aspects emerging from the season.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Punjab Kings Assistant Coach Brad Haddin said that the team management is focusing on giving the maximum exposure to the inexperienced players in the upcoming matches.
The loss leaves the Kings in a precarious position, almost negating their play-off chances, but bowling coach Charl Langeveldt is hopeful of taking something out of the season
Both the teams are coming into the match after a win, and as such promises to be an exciting match on the cards.
