Yuzvendra Chahal Stuns Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav Dismissed in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Thriller
In a moment that sent shockwaves through the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed the in-form Suryakumar Yadav, igniting wild celebrations in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) dugout during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI). The roar from the stands was deafening as PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta and popular RJ Mahvash joined the frenzy, their jubilant reactions capturing the intensity of this high-stakes encounter.
Suryakumar, who has been a cornerstone of MI’s batting lineup this season with 673 runs in 15 innings at a staggering average of 67.30 and a strike rate of 167.83, looked poised to dominate once again. His quickfire 44 off 26 balls, including two towering sixes off Chahal, had PBKS on edge. However, the wily leg-spinner turned the tables with a clever variation, outfoxing the MI star to tilt the momentum in PBKS’s favor. The Surya vs. Chahal rivalry now stands at 13 innings, 88 balls, 116 runs, and 4 dismissals at an average of 29 with a strike rate of 131.81—a battle that remains fiercely contested without a clear dominator.
Earlier in the day, PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to bowl first under overcast skies in Ahmedabad—a decision that paid early dividends. MI’s talismanic opener Rohit Sharma, coming off a sensational 80 in the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, was dismissed cheaply for just 8 off 7 balls by the fiery Marcus Stoinis. This early blow added an unwanted feather to Rohit’s cap, as he now shares the dubious record with Suresh Raina for the most single-digit scores (9) in IPL knockout matches.
Despite contributions from Tilak Varma (44 off 29) and a cameo from Jonny Bairstow (38 off 24) earlier in the match for their respective sides, it was Suryakumar’s departure that truly shifted the narrative. With MI’s scoreboard stable but far from intimidating, the onus now falls on captain Hardik Pandya and young gun Naman Dhir to unleash some late-order fireworks and push the total beyond a par score on this tricky surface. PBKS, on the other hand, will rely on their disciplined bowling attack, led by Chahal and supported by the likes of Arshdeep Singh, to tighten the noose in the death overs.
As the match progresses, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A spot in the IPL 2025 final against the formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) awaits the winner, and every run, every wicket feels like a step closer to glory. Will Mumbai Indians recover from this setback, or will Punjab Kings capitalize on their newfound momentum? One thing is certain—this qualifier is shaping up to be an unforgettable battle of grit and skill.