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PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025: Check out all the details of Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, all set to take place on Sunday, June 1 in Ahmedabad.
Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 at Ahmedabad on June 1, 2025. (Image: Sportzpics)
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings are all set to take on Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2025 edition at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1.
After being hammered by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first qualifier, it’s on the Punjab-based unit to recover after a crushing defeat should they want to go for their maiden title. Meanwhile, the momentum will be on a high for the Mumbai Indians, who held their nerves for a win by 20 runs to make it through to the next stage of the playoffs.
Both captains will have different reasons to get that spot in the final. For Iyer, it will be a statement made after his previous franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, opted not to retain their title-winning captain. For Pandya, it will be a point to prove, considering how his first season as MI’s captain was an underwhelming one.
PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast
According to the weather forecast by Weather.com, warm conditions are expected during the day with temperatures rising up to 36 degrees Celsius. The temperature is expected to fall to around 27 degrees Celsius, and the humidity levels are expected to go up to 64 per cent as well. The chances of rainfall stand at just 11 per cent during the day but rise up to 24 per cent in the evening.
PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
If what happened in the previous games is anything to go by, the pitches in Ahmedabad have consistently produced high-scoring games with totals going well over 200 runs on most occasions. The average score in the first innings is around the 221-run mark, so we know what we can expect here.
The previous game at this venue saw Chennai Super Kings set a 231-run target at the end of the first innings for Gujarat Titans, but the latter failed to chase it down. Six out of the seven games saw the side batting first take the victory.
PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head Record
- Matches played: 33
- PBKS Won: 15
- MI Won: 17
IPL 2025 PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings Probable XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijay Kumar Vyshak.
PBKS Impact Subs: Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Aaron Hardie
Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Raj Angad Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson
MI Impact Subs: Reece Topley, Ashwani Kumar, Karn Sharma, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs
Players to Watch:
Suryakumar Yadav: The T20 batting great has been in stellar form throughout the IPL season, and his experience in the big games will prove to be vital for the Mumbai Indians’ chances. With the pitches expected to be a high-scoring one, his contribution with the bat could prove to be crucial.
Jasprit Bumrah: With a high-scoring game expected, Bumrah’s skill with the ball comes in clutch as Mumbai can bank on their ace in the hole to deliver four quality overs when needed. If he is able to get wickets or, at the very least, build on the pressure, Mumbai will certainly fancy their chances.
Arshdeep Singh: With the loss of Marco Jansen to national duties, the onus comes on India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is to step up for his franchise. His ability to bowl in all three phases will be crucial to help curb Mumbai’s all-star batting unit.
Amar Sunil Panicker, News-Trainee, Sports at News18.com has an avid interest in cricket and football. He follows MMA and Boxing as well. Graduate of the Asian School of Journalism, this is his first foray into …Read More
Amar Sunil Panicker, News-Trainee, Sports at News18.com has an avid interest in cricket and football. He follows MMA and Boxing as well. Graduate of the Asian School of Journalism, this is his first foray into … Read More
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