IPL 2025 Memes: Punjab Kings (PBKS) reached their first-ever IPL final, beating five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this win, PBKS will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on June 3, where one of them will finally lift the IPL trophy after 18 seasons.
PBKS Create History, Storm Into First-Ever IPL Final
Batting first, MI lost Rohit Sharma early, but Jonny Bairstow kept the momentum going with a quick 38 off 24 balls before getting out just after the powerplay.
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma steadied MI’s innings with a 72-run stand off 42 balls, both scoring 44 runs. Naman Dhir then played a quick cameo, hitting 37 off 18 balls, helping MI post 203/6 in 20 overs.

PBKS lost Prabhsimran Singh early, but Priyansh Arya scored 20, and Josh Inglis hit 38 off 21 balls, including 20 runs in one over off Bumrah.
Captain Shreyas Iyer then took control, building an 84-run partnership with Nehal Wadhera, who scored a crucial 48 off 29. Iyer remained unbeaten on 87 from just 41 balls, smashing 8 sixes and 5 fours to guide PBKS to victory by five wickets.
Iyer was named Player of the Match for his brilliant knock. PBKS will now face RCB in the IPL 2025 final, where one of them will win their first-ever title.
IPL 2025 Memes: Fans Erupt on Social Media as PBKS Reach the Final
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with amazing reactions from the fans, who are hailing Punjab Kings and captain Shreyas Iyer for the stunning turnaround. Check out the best IPL 2025 memes and reactions:
बडे मंच का सरपंच! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0KnScPuiZw
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 1, 2025
– IPL Final with Delhi Capitals.
– IPL Trophy with KKR.
– IPL Final with Punjab Kings*.SHREYAS IYER – ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER LEADERS OF THE IPL. pic.twitter.com/lVNL11qi5n
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2025
SHREYAS IYER CREATING HISTORY WITH PUNJAB KINGS 🥶
– He deserves Indian captaincy in future. pic.twitter.com/YwsDfhWqI9
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 1, 2025
After 11 years, Punjab Kings are IPL finalists! Sarpanch sahab – Shreyas Iyer! 🫡
Best of luck, Punjab! 💪❤️💛 #PBKSvsMI #PBKS #Shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/r6cSD6SiXj— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) June 1, 2025
– RCB have never won the IPL.
– Punjab Kings have never won the IPL.THE 18 YEARS DROUGHT WILL END FOR 1 TEAM ON TUESDAY. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/zSHTaIkbPx
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2025
🚨Punjab Kings crush it with Shreyas Iyer’s masterful chase of 204 at Modi Stadium! 💥
PBKS storm into the IPL 2025 Final to face RCB—captains Kohli vs Iyer in a legendary showdown! 🏏🔥
Preity Zinta’s all smiles, celebrating her match-winner—this final is set to be… pic.twitter.com/VnQzQWu7QH— Sahab Singh Aansoliya (@aansoliy) June 1, 2025
Preity Zinta stood by her team through every heartbreak, every meme, every season of chaos.
Today, her smile isn’t just hope — it’s earned.Punjab Kings in the IPL final. Finally. 💫❤️
#PBKSvsMI pic.twitter.com/1yRFcapfmm
— Hemant Rajaura (@hemantrajora_) June 1, 2025
🚨Punjab Kings today defeated two team and reached IPL Finals 🫡
One was Mumbai Indians 🔥
Another was Umpire Indians🤡Shreyas Iyer is a GOAT 🫡🔥🚀
#PBKSvsMI #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/QU5WiRaSyZ
— SHADZ (@SHADZ35) June 1, 2025
Punjab Kings’ win in Qualifier 2 means the IPL final will be between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams are aiming to win their first-ever IPL title.
Here are the final match details:
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 7:30 PM IST
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