Punjab received the toss and elected to bowl earlier than the rain arrived, though no overs had been misplaced.

When play finally began, Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis eliminated India opener Rohit Sharma for simply eight, earlier than Varma and Bairstow mixed for 51 runs.

One other robust partnership price 72 between Varma and Suryakumar put Mumbai in a good place earlier than each fell within the house of three deliveries.

Nonetheless, Naman Dhir’s 37 off 18 balls boosted the five-time champions to a difficult complete.

In reply, Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis sparked Punjab with 38 off 21, together with 20 off one over from India quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

However Mumbai hit again as captain Hardik Pandya eliminated Inglis and had been marginal favourites when Nehal Wadhera fell for 48, with Kings needing 48 off 26 balls.

Nonetheless, Shreyas saved his facet in competition and, requiring 23 runs off the final two overs, he flicked the swap to smash 4 sixes within the nineteenth over in a scientific end.

The ultimate is a repeat of the primary qualifier match, through which RCB thrashed Kings by eight wickets.

Each side scored 19 factors within the group stage, with Kings narrowly topping the desk on net-run fee.

Punjab had been overwhelmed by Kolkata Knight Riders of their solely earlier last look in 2014, whereas RCB have misplaced the showpiece in 2009, 2011 and 2016.