Punjab beats Mumbai to set up showdown with Bengaluru in IPL final
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Shreyas Iyer hit a 41-ball 87 not out as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by five wickets on Sunday in a rain-delayed Qualifier 2 to reach the final of the Indian Premier League.
Skipper Iyer led from the front as he smashed eight sixes and five fours to lead Punjab to only its second IPL final.
Punjab set up a title clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday – also in Ahmedabad. Neither team has ever won the IPL.
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