Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer found himself in a bittersweet position after leading his team to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025, securing their spot in the final.

The race for the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 intensified as the league stage climaxed. With three teams—Gujarat Titans (GT), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)—already securing their places in the playoffs, the focus narrowed to Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vying for the coveted fourth position.

Mumbai Indians made IPL history by becoming the first team to register 150 wins after a dominant 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Key performances from Suryakumar Yadav, Ryan Rickelton, and Jasprit Bumrah powered MI to this milestone at the Wankhede Stadium.

In a significant move within the Indian domestic cricket landscape, Yashasvi Jaiswal, the promising Indian opening batsman, has decided to part ways with the Mumbai cricket team to join Goa for the upcoming 2025-26 season.