NEW DELHI: Cricket is often described as a game of fierce competition, but sometimes, moments of warmth off the field steal the spotlight. One such moment emerged after Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Despite Mumbai Indians’ spirited campaign — which saw them bounce back from four losses in their first five games with a stunning six-match winning streak — their journey ended with a five-wicket defeat to PBKS. Leading MI’s fight was none other than Suryakumar Yadav , who enjoyed a dream season, smashing 717 runs in 16 games at an average of 65.18 and a strike rate of 167.91, including five half-centuries.
On the other side, Arshdeep Singh has been a pillar of Punjab’s bowling unit, claiming 18 wickets in 16 matches. While the two are fierce competitors in the IPL, they are teammates and friends beyond franchise lines.
After the match, PBKS shared a heartwarming video that quickly went viral. It showed Suryakumar Yadav meeting and embracing Arshdeep Singh’s parents, exchanging smiles, hugs and kind words. The gesture, coming moments after MI’s elimination, highlighted the sportsmanship and emotional camaraderie that transcends team boundaries. Fans across social media platforms lauded Surya for the touching gesture.
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While Suryakumar’s sensational season ended that night, Arshdeep remains in the hunt as PBKS prepare for a rematch with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Tuesday’s final. RCB, who defeated PBKS in Qualifier 1, will now face a determined Punjab side ready to script history and lift their maiden IPL trophy .
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Despite Mumbai Indians’ spirited campaign — which saw them bounce back from four losses in their first five games with a stunning six-match winning streak — their journey ended with a five-wicket defeat to PBKS. Leading MI’s fight was none other than Suryakumar Yadav , who enjoyed a dream season, smashing 717 runs in 16 games at an average of 65.18 and a strike rate of 167.91, including five half-centuries.
On the other side, Arshdeep Singh has been a pillar of Punjab’s bowling unit, claiming 18 wickets in 16 matches. While the two are fierce competitors in the IPL, they are teammates and friends beyond franchise lines.
After the match, PBKS shared a heartwarming video that quickly went viral. It showed Suryakumar Yadav meeting and embracing Arshdeep Singh’s parents, exchanging smiles, hugs and kind words. The gesture, coming moments after MI’s elimination, highlighted the sportsmanship and emotional camaraderie that transcends team boundaries. Fans across social media platforms lauded Surya for the touching gesture.
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.@surya_14kumar 💫🥹 pic.twitter.com/T2EbugW2fy
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 2, 2025
While Suryakumar’s sensational season ended that night, Arshdeep remains in the hunt as PBKS prepare for a rematch with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Tuesday’s final. RCB, who defeated PBKS in Qualifier 1, will now face a determined Punjab side ready to script history and lift their maiden IPL trophy .
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