IPL 2025: 'Woh Cheez Sach Ho Gayi Hai', Says Priyansh Arya As He Recalls Shashank Singh's Prediction Of PBKS Finishing In Top 2; Video

Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya expressed his ecstasy at Shashank Singh's prediction about their side finishing top two in IPL 2025 at the end of league phase coming true. Arya's statement came after the Punjab Kings defeated the Mumbai Indians convincingly, thereby sealing their spot in Qualifier 1 of the season.

After a disciplined bowling performance to restrict the five-time champions to 184/7 in their stipulated 20 overs, Punjab chased down the target with nine balls to spare. Arya (63) and Josh Inglis (73) hit fifties and stitched a 109-run partnership to put their side on the driver's seat, with captain Shreyas Iyer hitting the winning runs. Although the final match of the league phase is yet to be played, Punjab will finish in top two, regardless of the result.

Speaking to the host broadcaster after the match, Arya recalled an interview with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra before IPL 2025 and said:

"Ek interview dekh raha tha main Shubhankar Mishra ke saath Shashank bhaiya ne jo diya tha. Woh cheez sach ho gayi hai toh bahut accha lag raha hai." (I was watching an interview of Shashank bhaiya with Shubhankar Mishra he did. It came true, so I'm ecstatic)

Moment hai Moment 😉
| Shashank Singh | IPL 2025| Priyansh Arya pic.twitter.com/cMkJPMUMXf

— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) May 27, 2025

"Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation" - Shreyas Iyer

At the post-game presentation, Iyer credited the support staff for managing players well throughout the tournament and the players for stepping up whenever they have found themselves in a tricky situation. The right-hander elaborated:

"Every individual stepped up at the right time. Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We've had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too. Ricky has been fantastic with player management, it's important for me to get trust too. That happened with the wins early on. Had conversations with them too. You have to maintain good relationships throughout. I feel the dressing room has been top notch throughout."