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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Emotional Preity Zinta celebrates with Shreyas Iyer after PBKS reach IPL 2025 final
An emotional Preity Zinta celebrated with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer after they defeated MI to reach the final of IPL 2025. Shreyas was the star of the show on the day as he scored 87 runs and remained unbeaten as Punjab got over the line with 5 wickets to spare in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1. Zinta was seen celebrating with the members of the team and the backroom staff in a video released by IPL right after the winning runs were hit by Shreyas. The PBKS owner was first shown celebrating in the stands with the rest of the Punjab supporters. She then made her way to field and hugged the PBKS skipper and coach Ricky Ponting. She also made her way to congratulate the win with Nehal Wadhera, who played a vital knock of 48. advertisementPBKS vs MI Qualifier 2: Highlights | Scorecard You can see the full video below:A 11 year wait ends... #PBKS are in the #TATAIPL 2025 Final and who better than Captain Shreyas Iyer to take them through Scorecard | #Qualifier2 | #TheLastMile | @PunjabKingsIPL IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 1, 2025How did PBKS vs MI unfold?The Qualifier 2 started after a lengthy rain delay and it was MI who were put into bat by PBKS. Mumbai got a good start thanks to Jonny Bairstow and Tilak Verma and the innings was given momentum by Suryakumar Yadav's 44. Towards the backennd of the innings, Naman Dhir played a blinder to get them to 203 in 20 overs. In response, Punjab lost Prabhsimran Singh early before Josh Inglis took the attack to the Mumbai bowlers and dispatched Jasprit Bumrah for 20 runs in his first over. Inglis and Priyansh did fall quickly but then Shreyas played a captain's knock alongside Wadhera to get the team over the line. advertisementFittingly, it was Shreyas who hit the winning runs as PBKS will head to the final on June 3 against RCB. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Hardik Pandya sinks to ground, takes the blame after Mumbai Indians lose IPL Qualifier 2
Hardik Pandya dropped to his haunches after Shreyas Iyer struck the winning runs, as Punjab Kings knocked out Mumbai Indians with a five-wicket win in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad. With the win, Punjab reached their first IPL final since 2014 and will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June was a tough moment for Pandya, who admitted after the match that he could have done more as captain. "I take the blame," he said. "Specially Shreyas, the way he batted, he took his chances and played really well. It was a par score but it really needed great execution from the bowling unit but they were really calm and put us under pressure and we were not able to execute the way we wanted."advertisement| IPL 2025, PBKS vs MI Highlights | Chasing 204 in a high-pressure encounter, Iyer stood firm with a commanding 87 not out off 41 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes), anchoring the innings and finishing the match with an over to spare. Once Mumbai posted a 200-plus total, Punjab needed someone to bat with control and authority. Iyer stepped up, delivering a knock that combined calculated aggression with clarity under was ably supported by Nehal Wadhera, who made a crucial 48 off 29 balls. The pair added 84 runs for the fourth wicket, steadying the chase at a vital juncture. Wadhera made the most of two reprieves - first when Naman Dhir misjudged a catch at deep midwicket off Mitchell Santner in the ninth over, and then when Trent Boult dropped him at fine leg off Hardik Pandya in the 10th, with the batter on 13. A 11 year wait ends... #PBKS are in the #TATAIPL 2025 Final and who better than Captain Shreyas Iyer to take them through Scorecard | #Qualifier2 | #TheLastMile | @PunjabKingsIPL IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 1, 2025advertisementHowever, the night belonged to Iyer, who calmly steered the chase, showing maturity and composure Inglis gave Punjab early momentum with a brisk 38 off 21 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes) after the early dismissals of Prabhsimran Singh (6) to Boult (1/38) and Priyansh Arya (20). Inglis targeted Jasprit Bumrah in the final over of the powerplay, taking 20 runs with two sixes and two finished with figures of 0 for 40 in four overs, underlining Mumbai's struggles with the ball in a match where their bowlers rarely found a solid team effort with the bat saw Mumbai post 203 for six in a rain-delayed fixture. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma led the charge with 44 runs each, while Naman Dhir chipped in with a quick 37 off 18 balls. Despite the delay of over two hours and 15 minutes, the match was played in full without any overs the halfway stage, Mumbai appeared to have edged ahead. But Punjab's chase - led by Iyer's calm authority and supported by timely contributions - ensured they booked their spot in the final with a clinical In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man caught selling IPL final tickets at high price, booked
Ahmedabad: The city crime branch on Saturday booked a man for illegally selling tickets in Paldi for the IPL 2025 final match at inflated rates. The accused, a resident of Jagdishpark Society, near RTO Office in Vadodara, was caught near Mahalaxmi Crossroads in Paldi with six tickets in his possession. The incident occurred on Saturday during routine patrolling. At around 6.25pm, crime branch cops received information that a person wearing a navy blue t-shirt and jeans was standing outside a commercial complex, attempting to sell IPL final tickets for more than their printed price. Acting on the tip-off, the police team, along with witnesses, reached the spot and detained the suspect. He was searched in the presence of panch witnesses, and six physical tickets for the TATA IPL 2025 Final, scheduled for June 3 at Narendra Modi Stadium, were found in his pocket. Each ticket had a printed price of Rs 1,500. According to police, the man admitted to selling them at Rs 5,000 each. The FIR filed by ASI Khoda Arjan of the crime branch states, "The accused admitted to booking the tickets online and was trying to sell them at double the price. He did not have any licence, permit, or authorisation to sell tickets publicly." The tickets were seized by the city crime branch, and he was booked under relevant sections of the Gujarat Police Act for unauthorised ticket selling in a public place.
