Overview
- Nehal Wadhera's 70 off 37 balls and Shashank Singh's unbeaten 59 guided Punjab Kings to a commanding total of 219/5 against Rajasthan Royals.
- Harpreet Brar's impactful spell of 3/22, including key wickets, earned him the Player of the Match award and helped restrict RR to 209/7.
- The win officially secured Punjab Kings a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs, marking their first qualification in 11 years.
- Strong leadership from coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer has been instrumental in PBKS's resurgence this season.
- Punjab Kings currently hold third place in the IPL standings with 17 points and a net run rate of +0.389, setting the stage for upcoming knockout matches.