In a jaw-dropping clash at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 26, 2025, the Punjab Kings stunned the five-time champions Mumbai Indians, derailing MI’s hopes of a direct play-off spot and vaulting themselves into the top two. Tasked with chasing 159, Punjab’s batting duo of Liam Livingstone’s steely composure and Jitesh Sharma’s explosive cameo systematically tore apart the Mumbai bowling attack. With Sam Curran’s cunning seam work and Arshdeep Singh’s pinpoint yorkers strangling the middle order, the Indians were held to 158/8, condemning them to the precarious Eliminator, where one misstep means instant elimination. Meanwhile, PBKS now relish the comfort of a second chance in Qualifier 1. The dramatic turnaround has reignited fiery debate among cricket pundits, with Virender Sehwag openly questioning Hardik Pandya’s tactical decisions and warning that MI’s title aspirations now hang by a precarious thread.
Unbelievable Upset: Punjab Kings Shatter Mumbai Indians’ Direct-Qualifier Dream!
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