Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma then stabilised the innings with a 72-run stand off 42 deliveries. Both batters scored 44 runs each, giving Michigan a healthy run rate. Naman Dhir delivered an outstanding cameo in the death overs, hitting 37 off 18 balls to help Hardik Pandya’s team reach 203/6 in 20 overs.

In response, PBKS had a rocky start, losing Prabhsimran Singh early. However, Priyansh Arya demonstrated some promise with a 20-run knock before succumbing. Then Josh Inglis faced Jasprit Bumrah, hitting 20 runs in a single over and going on to score 38 off only 21 balls.

Shreyas Iyer, the PBKS captain, then led from the front, putting together a magnificent 84-run stand in only 47 balls with Nehal Wadhera. The left-handed batter contributed a crucial 48 off 29 balls before being dismissed, but Iyer sealed their team’s triumph without incident.

He demonstrated incredible power-hitting, anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls, including eight sixes and five fours, and leading PBKS home with five wickets in hand. Naturally, Iyer was named Player of the Match for his mind-blowing performance with his maruading sword at Motera.

The matchup between PBKS and RCB in the IPL 2025 Final will crown a first-time IPL champion.

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