Mumbai Indians Face Concerns Over Trent Boult's Performance Against Punjab Kings

The Mumbai Indians are set to face the Punjab Kings in an exciting IPL match, but concerns loom over Trent Boult's past performances against this rival team. With a disappointing track record, fans are anxious to see if Boult can turn things around. The head-to-head statistics reveal a competitive history between the two teams, adding to the anticipation. As both teams finalize their playing XI, cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness how this match unfolds. Will Boult rise to the occasion, or will the Punjab Kings continue to dominate? Read on for more insights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2025, 20:15 IST

Excitement Builds for the Upcoming Match

The anticipation is palpable as the Mumbai Indians prepare to clash with the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With the lights shining bright and the countdown underway, fans are eager for the action. However, there is a notable concern for Mumbai regarding Trent Boult's past performances against the Punjab Kings in the IPL.

Trent Boult's Struggles Against Punjab Kings

Trent Boult has not had a favorable track record when facing the Punjab Kings. Across 17.1 overs bowled against them, he has only claimed one wicket, resulting in a high economy rate of 10.83. His bowling average of 186.00 highlights the challenges he has faced, with his sole wicket against PBKS occurring in 2020 when he dismissed Ravi Bishnoi. This history suggests that the Punjab Kings often have the upper hand against him.

Head-to-Head Statistics: MI vs PBKS

Statistic	Mumbai Indians (MI)	Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Matches Played	32	32
Wins	17	15
Losses	15	17
No Result	0	0
Highest Score	223	230
Lowest Score	87	119

Playing XI for Both Teams

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley.