Punjab Kings, led by a blazing knock from Shreyas Iyer, eliminated Mumbai Indians (MI) from IPL 2025. This defeat ended MI’s campaign and extended their title drought to five years. Notably, this is the second time in IPL history that MI have gone five consecutive seasons without a trophy—matching their worst-ever run.
A Painful Exit for the League’s Most Successful Team
Mumbai Indians, known for their championship pedigree, faced yet another disappointing season. Despite having one of the strongest squads, they failed to even reach the final. Their inability to defend a strong total of 204 against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday night marked the final blow.
That look by Nita Ambani to Akash tells me there are going to be big changes in the management and leadership next season... Probably Hardik and Mahela might be sacked and Surya could be the next captain of Mumbai Indians pic.twitter.com/kzz7zhDMYl
— Ajinkya Darshane (@ajinkyadarshane) June 1, 2025
Emotional Reactions from the Owners
The mood in the MI camp reflected the disappointment. As the game slipped away, cameras captured Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani looking tense on the sidelines. Nita Ambani appeared visibly upset when Shreyas Iyer smashed one of his eight sixes during his unbeaten 87 off 41 balls.
Earlier in the match, Nehal Wadhera received a lifeline after Trent Boult dropped a catch early in his innings. The ball then rolled to the boundary. This missed chance frustrated MI’s captain Hardik Pandya and the bowler. Nita Ambani, too, showed her displeasure by hiding her face, indicating stress and disappointment.
Nita Ambani’s Optimistic Gesture Backfires
Nita Ambani had earlier expressed strong confidence in the team. After MI secured a playoff spot by beating Delhi Capitals at Wankhede, she was seen holding up six fingers, hinting that MI could win their sixth IPL title. However, the dream collapsed when MI became the victim of their first-ever loss while defending a 200+ total.
Road Ahead: RCB vs PBKS for Maiden Glory
With MI now out, the battle for the IPL 2025 title shifts to two teams who have never lifted the trophy—Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). One of them will finally break the jinx and become champions for the first time.