The Punjab Kings (PBKS) stormed into Qualifier One of IPL 2025 with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-octane clash in Jaipur. At the heart of this triumph was the sensational Priyansh Arya, whose explosive batting display electrified the crowd and sealed PBKS’s place in the next stage.
Arya, who has been a revelation this season, set the tone from the very first ball, smashing a boundary to announce his intentions. PBKS raced to 47/1 in the powerplay, with Arya and Josh Inglis orchestrating a masterclass in T20 batting. Their 109-run partnership off just 59 balls was a spectacle of precision and power. Arya contributed a fiery 43, while Inglis anchored the chase with a composed 61. Arya’s half-century came off a mere 27 balls, a testament to his aggressive yet calculated approach.
However, his fireworks came to an end in the 15th over when Mitchell Santner outfoxed him, with Suryakumar Yadav taking the catch. Arya’s blistering 62 off 35 balls, studded with nine fours and two sixes, left the audience in awe. His strike rate of 177.14 was a clear indicator of his dominance.
“It was a pleasure batting with Priyansh” – Josh Inglis
Inglis, the unsung hero of the match, played a crucial role with a fluent 73 off 42 balls. Reflecting on their partnership, Inglis said, “The left-right combination worked wonders, especially with the short boundary. We played smart cricket, targeting match-ups and loose balls. It would’ve been ideal for one of us to stay till the end, but the win is what matters. Santner and I have had many battles, but today, we outsmarted him. Batting with Priyansh was seamless—he’s a natural.”
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