Former India cricketer Murali Kartik sparked controversy with a comment during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. Fans were outraged by Kartik’s remark, calling for the BCCI to take action against him. During Punjab’s successful chase of 204, Kartik’s comment about “the demise of Priyansh Arya” went viral and drew criticism on social media. Some fans even demanded Kartik be removed from commentary. In the match, Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer’s blistering unbeaten knock of 87 led his team to a five-wicket victory, setting up a final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This will be Punjab’s first title clash since 2014, with Iyer aiming for back-to-back championships after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in 2024. The final on June 3 promises to be an exciting showdown between the top two teams of the season.
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