IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI, Match 69: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

PBKS vs MI (Source: IPL)

In a high-octane encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a convincing 7-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 69th match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, PBKS executed their plans brilliantly, restricting MI to 184/7 in 20 overs before chasing down the target with 9 balls to spare.

Mumbai Indians’ innings was anchored by Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 57 off 39 balls, featuring 6 fours and 2 sixes. Rickelton contributed a brisk 27 off 20, while captain Hardik Pandya chipped in with a fiery 26 off 15. However, regular breakthroughs by the PBKS bowlers, especially Marco Jansen (2/34) and Arshdeep Singh (2/28), ensured MI couldn’t fully capitalise on their starts.

Chasing 185, PBKS openers started aggressively. Youngster Priyansh Arya dazzled with a sensational 62 off 35 balls, smashing 9 fours and 2 sixes, while Josh Inglis played a match-defining knock of 73 off 42 deliveries, peppered with 9 boundaries and 3 maximums. Captain Shreyas Iyer stayed unbeaten on 26 off 16, guiding his team home comfortably in 18.3 overs.

For MI, Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah bowled economically, conceding just 23 runs in 4 overs. However, the lack of support from other bowlers proved costly as PBKS chased down the target with ease.

With this victory, Punjab Kings not only sealed the game but also ensured their spot in the Top 2 of the points table, securing a crucial advantage heading into the playoffs

Here are the milestones achieved during PBKS vs MI, Match 69 of IPL 2025:

• Suryakumar Yadav: Most runs for MI in an IPL season- 640 runs.

• Suryakumar Yadav: Most Consecutive 25+ Scores in IPL- 14 Consecutive Fifties.
• Hardik Pandya: Played his 150th IPL Match.