The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur was buzzing on May 26, 2025, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 69 of IPL 2025, a high-stakes clash with playoff implications. MI posted a competitive 184/7, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s gritty 57, but fell short by 15–20 runs. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer’s astute captaincy, chased the target in 18.3 overs, powered by Josh Inglis’ match-winning 73 and Priyansh Arya’s explosive 62. The victory secured PBKS a spot in Qualifier 1, while MI now face the Eliminator. From a scintillating second-wicket partnership to MI’s bowling lapses, this match had it all. Here’s the full report, complete with scorecards, key moments, and visuals.
Josh Inglis raises his bat after scoring a fifty during PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, May 26, 2025.
Source: BCCI
Match Summary
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Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl, banking on their pace attack to exploit Jaipur’s conditions.
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MI Innings: Mumbai Indians scored 184/7 in 20 overs, anchored by Suryakumar Yadav’s 57 (39 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes). Hardik Pandya (26 off 15) and Ryan Rickelton (27 off 20) contributed, but PBKS’ bowlers, led by Marco Jansen (3/34) and Arshdeep Singh (2/28), kept them in check.
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PBKS Innings: Chasing 185, PBKS reached 187/3 in 18.3 overs, driven by Josh Inglis’ 73 (42 balls, 9 fours, 3 sixes) and Priyansh Arya’s 62 (35 balls, 9 fours, 2 sixes). Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 26 sealed the chase.
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Result: Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets, securing a spot in Qualifier 1.
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Hero of the Match: Josh Inglis, for his match-defining 73 and smart batting with Arya.
Mumbai Indians Innings Scorecard
|
Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
27 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 135.00 |
c Shreyas Iyer b Marco Jansen |
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Rohit Sharma |
24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 114.29 |
c Nehal Wadhera b Harpreet Brar |
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Suryakumar Yadav |
57 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 146.15 |
lbw b Arshdeep Singh |
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Tilak Varma |
1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
c Arshdeep Singh b Vijaykumar Vyshak |
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Will Jacks |
17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.50 |
c Marco Jansen b Vijaykumar Vyshak |
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Hardik Pandya (c) |
26 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 173.33 |
c Josh Inglis b Marco Jansen |
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Naman Dhir |
20 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 166.67 |
c Priyansh Arya b Arshdeep Singh |
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Mitchell Santner |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
not out |
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Extras |
11 |
(b 0, lb 0, w 11, nb 0, p 0) |
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Total |
184 |
(7 wkts, 20 Ov) |
Did not Bat: Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar
Fall of Wickets: 45-1 (Rickelton, 5.1), 81-2 (Rohit, 9.3), 87-3 (Tilak Varma, 10.5), 106-4 (Will Jacks, 12.3), 150-5 (Hardik Pandya, 16.2), 181-6 (Naman Dhir, 19.1), 184-7 (Suryakumar Yadav, 19.6)
Bowling:
|
Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
NB |
WD |
ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arshdeep Singh |
4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
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Kyle Jamieson |
4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
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Marco Jansen |
4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8.50 |
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Harpreet Brar |
4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
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Vijaykumar Vyshak |
4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11.00 |
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Powerplay: Overs 0.1–6, 52 runs |
Punjab Kings Innings Scorecard
|
Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Priyansh Arya |
62 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 177.14 |
c Suryakumar Yadav b Santner |
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Prabhsimran Singh |
13 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 81.25 |
c Ashwani Kumar b Bumrah |
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Josh Inglis (wk) |
73 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 173.81 |
lbw b Santner |
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Shreyas Iyer (c) |
26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 162.50 |
not out |
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Nehal Wadhera |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
not out |
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Extras |
11 |
(b 1, lb 2, w 8, nb 0, p 0) |
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Total |
187 |
(3 wkts, 18.3 Ov) |
Did not Bat: Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh
Fall of Wickets: 34-1 (Prabhsimran Singh, 4.2), 143-2 (Priyansh Arya, 14.1), 171-3 (Josh Inglis, 17.3)
Bowling:
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Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
NB |
WD |
ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trent Boult |
3.3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.30 |
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Deepak Chahar |
3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.30 |
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Jasprit Bumrah |
4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.80 |
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Mitchell Santner |
4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10.20 |
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Hardik Pandya (c) |
2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.50 |
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Ashwani Kumar |
1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.00 |
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Will Jacks |
1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.00 |
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Powerplay: Overs 0.1–6, 47 runs |
Top Performers
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Josh Inglis (PBKS): 73 (42 balls, SR 173.81, 9 fours, 3 sixes) – A match-defining knock, exploiting the short boundary with smart shot selection.
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Priyansh Arya (PBKS): 62 (35 balls, SR 177.14, 9 fours, 2 sixes) – Set the tone with an aggressive fifty, dominating MI’s bowlers.
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 57 (39 balls, SR 146.15, 6 fours, 2 sixes) – Anchored MI’s innings with a composed fifty.
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Marco Jansen (PBKS): 3/34 in 4 overs (Econ 8.50) – Removed key MI batsmen, including Pandya and Rickelton.
Fan Reaction on X: “Inglis and Arya were unstoppable! PBKS are Qualifier 1 bound! Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy 🔥 #PBKSvsMI #IPL2025” – @CricketPulse
[Insert Photo 2: Priyansh Arya hitting a lofted cover drive during his 62]
Alt Text: Priyansh Arya plays a lofted cover drive during his 62 off 35 balls in PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, May 26, 2025.
Source: AFP/Getty Images
Turning Points & Game Analysis
The match pivoted on these critical moments:
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Arya-Inglis Partnership: The 109-run second-wicket stand between Arya (62) and Inglis (73) in 9.5 overs took the game away from MI, with both exploiting the short boundary.
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Jansen’s Double Strike: Marco Jansen’s dismissals of Rickelton (27) and Pandya (26) in quick succession pegged MI back, preventing a 200+ total.
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Santner’s Fightback: Mitchell Santner’s twin wickets of Arya and Inglis in the 14th and 17th overs gave MI hope, but Iyer’s finishing blow sealed the chase.
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MI’s Death-Over Struggles: MI managed only 34 runs in the last four overs, with Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak tightening the screws.
PBKS’ decision to bowl first paid off, with Jansen and Arshdeep exploiting early movement. MI’s 184/7 was competitive but lacked momentum in the middle overs, where Tilak Varma’s slow 1 off 4 hurt their cause. PBKS’ chase was clinical, with Arya and Inglis targeting MI’s spinners and Pandya’s expensive overs (0/29). Jasprit Bumrah (1/23) was MI’s standout bowler, but their lack of bowling discipline, especially from Ashwani Kumar (0/16 in 1 over), proved costly. PBKS’ aggressive approach and Iyer’s calm finishing underscored their top-two credentials.
Shreyas Iyer smashes a six over wide long-on to seal PBKS’ 7-wicket win over MI, IPL 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, May 26, 2025.
Source: JioHotstar
Post-Match Reactions
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Josh Inglis (Player of the Match): “Batting with Priyansh was great; the left-right combo worked well. Shreyas gave me the freedom to bat at three, and I’m thrilled to contribute.”
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Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): “Everyone stepped up at the right time. Priyansh was fabulous, and Josh is a big-match player. Ricky’s trust in me has been key.”
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Hardik Pandya (MI Captain): “We were 20 runs short. PBKS played better cricket today. It’s a blip; we’ll regroup for the Eliminator.”
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Ricky Ponting (PBKS Coach): “Priyansh and Shreyas have been phenomenal. Finishing top-two is a testament to our hard work.”
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X Post: “PBKS are on fire! Inglis, Arya, and Iyer make it look easy. Qualifier 1, here we come! 🦁 #PBKSvsMI #IPL2025” – @IPLFever
Points Table & What’s Next
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Points Table: PBKS secure a top-two finish with 12 points, earning a spot in Qualifier 1. MI, with 10 points, slip to third or fourth and face the Eliminator against either Gujarat Titans or Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Next Matches: PBKS await their Qualifier 1 opponent, while MI prepare for the Eliminator on May 28. The next big game is RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants on May 27, deciding the final playoff lineup.
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Playoff Implications: PBKS’ clinical win positions them one victory from the final, while MI must address their batting inconsistencies to stay alive.
Conclusion
Match 69 of IPL 2025 was a masterclass by Punjab Kings, with Josh Inglis’ 73 and Priyansh Arya’s 62 overpowering Mumbai Indians’ 184/7 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Shreyas Iyer’s finishing touch and Marco Jansen’s bowling heroics secured PBKS’ Qualifier 1 berth, while MI now face a do-or-die Eliminator. Who was your Player of the Match? Comment below and share your thoughts on Twitter or Facebook!
FAQs
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Who won today’s IPL match? Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets.
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Who is leading the Orange Cap? Check IPLT20.com for the latest standings.
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