Shreyas Iyer’s Blazing 87 Powers PBKS to First IPL Final in 11 Years 🏆🔥
PBKS Chase Down 204 to Seal Spot in June 3 Final Against RCB 🚩🏏
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer played a sensational knock of 87 runs off 41 balls 💥 to guide his team into their first IPL final in 11 years. PBKS defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in the rain-delayed Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad on Sunday 🌧️🏟️.Mumbai Indians Set a Challenging Target📈
Despite rain interruptions, MI managed to post a competitive total of 203/6 in 20 overs. The game witnessed persistent drizzle 🌦️, but the overs weren’t reduced. The Narendra Modi Stadium, more than half full, was buzzing with fans dancing to Hindi tracks 🎶💃🕺.Bairstow and Rohit Start Cautiously⚠️
The damp pitch meant Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow had to be careful initially. Bairstow broke the shackles with a six over square leg 💪💣.Stoinis Draws First Blood🎯
A bold move by Iyer brought Marcus Stoinis into the attack early. It paid off immediately as Rohit pulled straight to deep backward square leg 🪃🧤.Bairstow Falls to Vyshak’s Clever Variation😲
Just as Bairstow started looking dangerous, Vijaykumar Vyshak’s knuckleball deceived him 😵. The Englishman picked the wrong delivery to scoop and perished on 38 (24).Chahal Contains MI’s Middle-Order Charge🎩
Yuzvendra Chahal, returning from injury, bowled with courage and control 🎭. He took the key wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, who misjudged a sweep and fell for 44 (26). Though Chahal's figures (4-0-39-1) weren’t flashy, they were impactful in context 🧠.Jamieson and Chahal Strike in Tandem🔁
Tilak Varma (44 off 29) was dismissed in the very next over by Kyle Jamieson 🧊. MI slipped from 142/2 to 142/4, losing momentum at a crucial stage.Hardik, 🚀 Dhir Lift MI at the Death🧠
Hardik Pandya assessed the situation wisely, avoiding unnecessary risks 🧠. Naman Dhir, mentored by Kieron Pollard, smashed a brilliant 37 off 18 to give MI a strong finish 💥🚀.Iyer Anchors the Chase with Masterclass Innings👑
Shreyas Iyer led the chase like a true captain, smashing 87* off 41 balls 🏏🔥. Josh Inglis (38) and Nehal Wadhera (48) also played important supporting roles as PBKS chased down the target in 19 overs 💪.Pitch Conditions Favor PBKS Strategy🌫️
PBKS bowlers made smart use of the sticky surface early on, and their batters showed better adaptability when it mattered 🎯⚖️.Match Summary📊
Brief Scores:MI: 203/6 (Tilak Varma 44, Suryakumar Yadav 44, Naman Dhir 37; A Omarzai 2/43)
PBKS: 207/5 in 19 overs (Shreyas Iyer 87*, Nehal Wadhera 48, Josh Inglis 38)
Result: PBKS won by 5 wickets ✅
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