The race to the top is heating up. Royal Challengers Bangalore just took down Lucknow, securing their spot in the top two. Next, they’ll face off against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, dominated the league stage, finishing strong at the top of the table. They sealed their spot in the top two with a win over Mumbai Indians. A video’s been making the rounds on social media, showing Akash Ambani, Mumbai Indians owner Mukesh Ambani’s son, chatting with Iyer during the match.
Akash is a regular at Mumbai Indians’ games, cheering them on from the sidelines. During the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match in Jaipur, he was spotted sitting near the boundary line. When Iyer came over to field, the two exchanged a few words. The video’s got everyone talking on social media.
What’s Next
Punjab Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1. Both teams have 14 points, but Punjab’s net run rate gives them an edge. The match is set to go down at the Mulappur Cricket Stadium.
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, will face off against Gujarat Titans in the eliminator match. Gujarat’s got 18 points, while Mumbai’s got 16. That match is scheduled for May 30 at the Mulappur Cricket Stadium.
Key Players
- Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings captain
- Akash Ambani, Mumbai Indians owner
- Suryakumar Yadav, Mumbai Indians batsman
- Josh Inglis, Punjab Kings batsman
- Priyansh Arya, Punjab Kings batsman
It seems Shreyas Iyer wasn’t convinced with the deal Ambani offered…! pic.twitter.com/4JW2OA9pBZ
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