Explosive! Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya took PBKS to Qualifier 1, made history by defeating MI

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PBKS’s spectacular win in Jaipur, Inglis and Arya’s half-centuries did wonders

Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya took PBKS to Qualifier 1

Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya put PBKS in Qualifier 1 – These headlines are on everyone’s lips after Punjab Kings‘ (PBKS) historic win in the last league match of IPL 2025. PBKS entered Qualifier 1 by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7 wickets in Jaipur, while MI will have to play the eliminator. Explosive innings of Josh Inglis (73) and Priyansh Arya (62) helped them chase down the target of 185 runs in just 18.3 overs, giving PBKS a chance to reach the final for the first time since 2014.

Turning point of the match: Inglis-Arya’s century partnership

The biggest reason for Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya put PBKS in Qualifier 1 was the 100+ run partnership between these two batsmen. In the middle overs, Inglis and Arya took the MI bowlers to task, adding 99 runs at the rate of 11 runs per over. During this, Arya hit 9 fours and 4 sixes, while Inglis smashed every bowler and played a decisive innings of 73 runs.

Comparative analysis of middle overs (PBKS vs MI):

ParametersMI (8.77 RR)PBKS (11 RR)
Runs79/399/1
Fours / Sixes6/311/4

These figures clearly show how PBKS turned the game in their favor in the middle overs.

MI innings: Surya’s struggle and slow pace

Mumbai, batting first, scored 184/7 in 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav (57) hit a half-century, but the team got only 8 sixes and 17 fours were not enough for them. Ryan Rickelton (27) and Rohit Sharma (24) started well but PBKS bowlers kept the pressure up by taking regular wickets.

Key turning points of Mumbai innings:

  • Powerplay: 52/1 – Rickelton gets off to an aggressive start.
  • Middle overs: 79/3 – Wickets tumble despite Surya.
  • Death overs: 53/3 – Arshdeep Singh (2/28) and Marco Jansen (2/34) hold Mumbai in check.

PBKS chase: Inglis-Arya shine

Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya put PBKS in Qualifier 1 It was important for them to dominate MI’s spinners and pace attack. Inglis smashed three consecutive boundaries in one over from Ashwani Kumar while Arya didn’t spare even heavyweights like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.

Innings highlights:

  • Priyansh Arya: 62 runs (35 balls) – 9 fours, 2 sixes.
  • Josh Inglis: 73 runs (42 balls) – 9 fours, 3 sixes.
  • Shreyas Iyer: 26 runs (16 balls) – 2 sixes in the final blow.

Fans react: “Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya put PBKS in Qualifier 1” is trending!

PBKS fans celebrated this victory on social media. A fan tweeted, “Inglis and Arya put MI in the dust! Hopes of reaching the final after 2014 have risen.” At the same time, MI fans expressed displeasure over the team’s bowling – “Bumrah and Chahar failed, nothing worked for PBKS!”

Race of Qualifier 1 and Eliminator: Now what?

  • PBKS’s goal: To make it to the final with home ground advantage in Mullanpur.
  • MI’s challenge: To face either RCB or GT in the Eliminator.
  • RCB vs LSG impact: If RCB wins, they will play PBKS in Qualifier 1, else it will be MI vs GT.

Conclusion: Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya put PBKS in Qualifier 1 – The beginning of a new era

Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya put PBKS in Qualifier 1 proved that a combination of young talent and experience can take a team to new heights. PBKS are now on the threshold of the final after 9 years, while MI will have to rethink their strategy. Cricket lovers’ eyes are now set on Qualifier 1 on May 28, where PBKS are set to create history on their home ground!

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