Shreyas Iyer’s composed and tactical leadership will be under the spotlight when Punjab Kings take on a buoyant Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 on Thursday in Mullanpur. With both teams in top form, this high-stakes encounter promises to be a thriller, as Punjab look to convert momentum into a historic maiden title.

Punjab Kings head into the playoffs brimming with confidence after a commanding win over Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, which catapulted them to the top of the table. With nine wins and 19 points, PBKS finished as league leaders, thus earning two opportunities to reach the final.

From Day 1 to the playoffs, the Kings never stopped roaring! ??

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