Mumbai Indians Set to Clash with Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2
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The Mumbai Indians are gearing up to take on the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This exciting match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Match Background
In the previous round, Punjab Kings faced a significant defeat against RCB in Qualifier One, while Mumbai Indians secured their spot in Qualifier Two by overcoming GT in the Eliminator.
Match Details for PBKS vs MI
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Qualifier 2, IPL 2025
- Date: Sunday, 1 June, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs MI
| Head-to-Head Stats | |
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Wins by Mumbai Indians | 17 |
| Wins by Punjab Kings | 15 |
| Tied/NR | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches Result | MI: 2, PBKS: 3 |
In their last five encounters, MI has secured two victories against PBKS, although they lost their most recent match by seven wickets.
Team Preview for Qualifier 2
Mumbai Indians (MI)
After bouncing back from their defeat against PBKS, MI triumphed over GT in the Eliminator, thanks in large part to Rohit Sharma's performance. Bairstow, who made his debut for MI against GT, also showed promise. Suryakumar Yadav has been a standout player for the team, and they will rely on him once more. The bowling attack, featuring Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, will be crucial in this match.
Key Players for MI: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Having reached the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, PBKS faced a setback against RCB. However, their strong finish in the league stage gives them another chance at the title. A victory over MI in their last match will boost their confidence as they aim to regain their form. Shreyas Iyer is expected to lead the charge, with Priyansh Arya anticipated to contribute significantly.
Key Players for PBKS: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh
Probable Playing XI for Qualifier 2
MI Expected XI: Rohit Sharma, J Bairstow (wk), Richard Gleeson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Karn Sharma
PBKS Expected XI: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Pravin Dubey, Prabhsimran Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Subs: Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Pitch and Weather Insights
Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known for providing a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Initially, it favors batsmen with its good bounce and quick outfield, while spinners tend to become more effective during the middle overs.
Weather Forecast
Expect sunny weather on Sunday, with temperatures dropping from 34 degrees Celsius in the evening. Rain is not anticipated.
Final Thoughts
As MI prepares for their match against PBKS, they are seen as the favorites, but their success will heavily rely on the performance of their bowling unit. Meanwhile, PBKS will look to their young Indian players to deliver exceptional performances.