27 May 2025 : For the first time in 11 years, Punjab Kings not only reached the playoffs but also confirmed a top-two finish. On Monday, Priyansh Arya’s remarkable maturity and Josh Inglis’ fiery fifty saw Punjab down Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to seal a spot in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025.
During the match, one particular instance sparked a buzz on social media. Midway through the opening innings of the match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Mumbai owner Akash Ambani drew Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer’s attention, and the visuals instantly went viral across platforms.
The incident happened in the 18th over of the first innings when Suryakumar Yadav was en route to his fifth half-century in the season. Iyer was even seen leaning over the advertisement board to continue the chat with Ambani. However, while the details of the chat were unavailable, social media put on their creative hats to post hilarious captions about the viral images.
Summary:
During an IPL 2025 match, MI owner Akash Ambani’s attempt to chat with PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer caught fans’ attention, sparking viral reactions and memes online.