Punjab Kings are clearly not here to mess around. In match number 69 of IPL 2025, they crushed Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets and danced their way straight to the top of the points table with 19 points. That’s right, they’re officially in Qualifier 1, and looking very comfortable.
Mumbai? Let’s just say they’ll have to take the long, sweaty route through the Eliminator on May 30.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians: The Party in Jaipur
The action took place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where Punjab won the toss and chose to bowl first. Mumbai posted 184 for 7 in 20 overs.
Suryakumar Yadav tried to keep things alive with a solid 57 off 39 balls. He hit 6 fours and 2 sixes. The rest of the Mumbai batters couldn’t really make an impact. Nobody else even crossed 30 runs. Not ideal in a must-win game.
The Chase: Punjab Kings Were in No Mood to Wait
Chasing 185, Punjab Kings treated it like a warm-up. They reached the target in just 18.3 overs with only 3 wickets down. Captain Shreyas Iyer ended it in style by smashing a six off Trent Boult.
He stayed unbeaten on 26 from 16 balls. But the real heroes were Josh Inglis with a powerful 73 and Priyansh Arya with a calm 62. Their century partnership left the Mumbai bowlers completely out of ideas.
Bowlers Step Up Big for Punjab Kings
Punjab’s bowlers did their job perfectly. Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Vijaykumar Vyshak all took 2 wickets each. Mumbai’s bowlers couldn’t do much, except for Mitchell Santner who grabbed 2 wickets, and Jasprit Bumrah who got one.
Points Table Update: Punjab Kings Rule the Roost
With this win, Punjab Kings are sitting pretty at the top with 19 points from 14 games. They’ve booked their place in Qualifier 1, and they’ll play again on May 29.
Mumbai finished their league campaign with 16 points from 14 games, putting them in fourth place. That means they’ll have to survive the Eliminator to stay alive in the tournament.
Why Finishing in Top-2 Matters
In the IPL playoffs system, finishing in the top two is a huge bonus.
- The top two teams face off in Qualifier 1
- The winner goes straight to the final
- The loser gets another chance in Qualifier 2
Teams finishing 3rd and 4th play in the Eliminator. Lose there, and you’re out. That’s why every team aims for the top two. It’s the safer and smarter path to the final.
What’s Next for Punjab Kings
With their Qualifier 1 ticket in hand, Punjab Kings are looking strong. They’ve got momentum, form, and confidence on their side.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly before their do-or-die Eliminator clash.
Punjab Kings fans, get ready. The playoffs are coming, and your team means business.
