Shreyas Iyer lads Punjab Kings to IPL 2025 Final with stunning knock
Ahmedabad: Punjab Kings have stormed into the IPL 2025 final after a thrilling chase against Mumbai Indians, powered by a brilliant unbeaten innings from their captain Shreyas Iyer.
Chasing a target of 204, PBKS reached 207 for 5 with an over to spare, securing a place in the final where they will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Iyer played a captain’s knock, scoring a match-winning 87 off just 41 balls. His powerful hitting in the final overs turned the game in Punjab's favour despite pressure from the Mumbai bowlers.
Earlier in the chase, Nehal Wadhera provided a steady start with a valuable 48, laying the foundation for the big finish. Mumbai Indians had made early breakthroughs and looked in control at one stage, but they could not stop the run flow in the death overs.
Punjab Kings will now head into the final with high confidence, hoping to lift their maiden IPL title.
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Block on Mumbai-Pune Expressway on April 23, 24
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Mumbai (PTI): The traffic on Mumbai-Pune Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway will be temporarily diverted for a few hours on April 23 and 24 on account of bridge maintenance work.
In a release issued on Tuesday, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said the block is planned from 12 am to 3 pm on April 23 and 24, for removal of shuttering and painting work on a bridge located near Dongargaon-Kusgaon.
Traffic towards Mumbai will remain completely closed in the section on April 23 during the three hours long block. Vehicles will be diverted via the Kiwale-Dehu Road-Talegaon route onto National Highway 48 and rejoin at Kusgaon toll plaza.
Similarly, traffic towards Pune will be shut on April 24 from 12 pm to 3 pm, and vehicles will be diverted from Kusgaon toll plaza via National Highway 48 through the Dehu Road-Kiwale route.
In case of any difficulty, commuters can contact the MSRDC control room on 9822498224 or the highway police helpline at 9833498334, the release said.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway is the first access controlled Expressway of India.
