Sun Jun 01 19:23:15 UTC 2025: **Mumbai Indians Wrest Control of IPL Qualifier 2 Against Punjab Kings**

**Mohali, India** – The Mumbai Indians are in a strong position to advance to the IPL 2025 final after putting up a total of 203/6 and taking three quick wickets against the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. After being put in to bat, MI’s innings was anchored by crucial knocks of 44 each from Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, who built a 72-run partnership. A late-innings surge from Naman Dhir (37 off 18 balls) pushed MI past the 200 mark.

Punjab’s chase got off to a rocky start, losing three wickets early. Josh Inglis provided a brief spark with a rapid 38 off 21 balls, but Hardik Pandya dismissed him at a crucial moment. Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar also contributed with a wicket each. Azmatullah Omarzai was the standout bowler for Punjab, taking 2 wickets for 43 runs.

With Punjab Kings three wickets down, Mumbai Indians are in the driver’s seat as they look to secure a spot in the IPL 2025 final.

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