There were many intense matches and excellent individual displays during the IPL Playoffs in 2025. The following five performances stood out during the journey to the final:
1. Shubman Gill scores a century for GT in the Qualifier match (GT vs MI).
Shubman Gill struck a brilliant century that helped Gujarat Titans reach 233/3 in their innings and set them up for the final. Because of his innings, a high-scoring IPL Playoffs in 2025 was possible and his remarkable performance was crucial in the team’s win.
2. The partnership between Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow in the 2021 Eliminator (MI vs GT).
The chase against Gujarat Titans by Mumbai Indians was carried by a great batting partnership between Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow. Not only did their 228/5 score let them win, but it also became one of the best playoff tallies ever.
3. Shreyas Iyer scored 87 runs without getting out (PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2) in IPL Playoffs in 2025
Under pressure, Shreyas Iyer from Punjab Kings played his way to a perfect 87 off 41 balls. His quick knock was important in making 204 seem possible which put PBKS into the final following 11 years away.
4. Phil Salt set a high score by hitting Blazing 57 (RCB vs PBKS, Qualifier 1).
Phil Salt from Royal Challengers Bengaluru made quick work of the easy chase of 101 runs by hitting an unbeaten 57 off just 26 balls. Because of his aggressive style, RCB got straight into the final.
5. Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning 97 against GT (in a decisive game).
Shreyas Iyer scoring 97 not out in just 42 balls vs Gujarat Titans proved key in getting PBKS into the playoffs.
