The electrifying atmosphere at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur reached a fever pitch during the clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on May 26, but it wasn't just the on-field action that grabbed headlines. Punjab Kings' co-owner Preity Zinta was seen erupting with uncontainable joy and excitement after Nehal Wadhera took a spectacular forward-diving catch to dismiss MI opener Rohit Sharma.
The dramatic moment unfolded in the 10th over of Mumbai Indians’ innings. Rohit, batting on 24 off 21 balls, tried to loft Harpreet Brar over long-on, but failed to clear the boundary. Wadhera, fielding at long-on, charged forward and dived full stretch to pluck the ball inches from the turf, completing one of the most stunning catches of the season.
As the crowd roared in appreciation, cameras panned to the Punjab Kings dugout, where Preity Zinta was seen jumping from her seat, clapping and cheering with pure elation. Her jubilant reaction perfectly captured the significance of the moment, both as a game-changer and a spectacle of brilliance.
Preity, known for her passionate support and infectious energy in the stands, once again reminded fans why she is one of the most beloved and involved team owners in the IPL.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians are taking on Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Two out of the four teams qualifying for IPL 2025 playoffs will be in action when Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings on May 26, Monday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The race for the top two will resume yet again and Mumbai Indians will sense some upper hand after Punjab Kings' loss to the Delhi Capitals.
Although Punjab Kings' batting unit looks top-notch, led by Shreyas Iyer, their bowling has emerged as a glaring weakness after the Capitals hunted down 207 comprehensively on Saturday. To compound matters, PBKS' assistant coach Sunil Joshi confirmed that Yuzvendra Chahal has an injury but was optimistic he will be fit for playoffs. Moreover, Marco Jansen will be unavailable for the playoffs due to returning home for WTC final preparations; hence, it will be interesting to see how Punjab deal with it.
Mumbai Indians' six-match winning streak was halted by the Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium with a thrilling victory. However, they made a thunderous return, demolishing the Capitals by 59 runs to qualify for the playoffs. The five-time champions are known to raise their game at this stage of the tournament; hence, the Punjab Kings will be wary of it. It will also be the first time Punjab Kings faces the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.
