Punjab Kings secured a spot in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 after topping the standings, ending an 11-year playoff drought. Their journey included impressive wins against teams like Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, fueled by strong performances from Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2025-punjab-kings-road-to-playoffs/articleshow/121487186.cms