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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Man shot dead in Jharkhand’s Jamtara, probe underway
Jamtara (Jharkhand) (PTI): A man was shot dead by three unidentified bike-borne armed miscreants in Jharkhand’s Jamtara district on Sunday, police said.
The incident took place at Dharampur village within Narainpur police station limits when the victim, identified as Furkan Ansari, a resident of the same village, had gone out for his morning tea at a stall around 8.15 am, they said.
Narainpur OC Murad Hasan said, "The victim's body was handed over to his family members after post-mortem examination at Sadar Hospital."
Police have launched an investigation into the matter, the OC said.
