In a spectacular display of batting in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Josh Inglis of the Punjab Kings produced a thrilling inning against the Mumbai Indians, smashing 20 runs in an over bowled by the great Jasprit Bumrah. This one overexemplified Inglis's attacking intent and showed his ability to take down even the most elite bowlers in the game, and the crowd and commentators were left stunned by the barrage of fours and sixes.

The match, part of the high-stakes playoff series to reach PBKS for the final, and Inglis's performance could be considered the tipping point of the game, as it gave energy to the Punjab chase. Inglis's aggressiveness increased the energy of the Punjab Kings and brought momentum at a key moment in the match - each cricket fan and analyst embraced the audacity of taking on Bumrah, an elite pacer. Fans and analysts alike praised the fearlessness with which Inglis took on Bumrah, one of the world's top pacers.

Inglis’s Impact on the Match

Josh Inglis produced a vital knock of 38 off just 21 balls, striking at an unbelievable rate of 180.95, with 5 fours and 2 sixes included. Certainly, Inglis's over against Bumrah was at a key moment where Punjab Kings needed a push to keep up with the required runs.

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JOSH INGLISH SMASHING BUMRAH FOR 20 RUNS IN AN OVER. 🫡pic.twitter.com/yKhDiNBfQB

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2025

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When the teams took 8 overs, Mumbai Indians had amassed 203/6 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings stood at 72/3, needing 132 from the final 72 balls at a required rate of 11.0. Inglis's explosive innings has resurrected the chase, firmly placing Punjab Kings within reach as we transition into the all-important middle phase of the match.