IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI)
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) today, June 1, at 7:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner will advance to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on June 3.
PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, topped the league stage with 9 wins, showcasing consistent performance throughout the season. On the other hand, MI, under Hardik Pandya's leadership, gained momentum by defeating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. Historically, MI holds a slight edge over PBKS, with 17 wins in 33 encounters.
PBKS: Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya, and Arshdeep Singh are pivotal for Punjab's success.
MI: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya bring experience and firepower to Mumbai's lineup.
Pitch & Weather Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is known for high-scoring games, with an average first innings score of 217. Spinners may find assistance in the middle overs. While there was a brief impact on PBKS's training due to rain, the forecast for the match is clear, minimizing the chances of weather interruptions.
Head-to-Head & Stakes
In their IPL history, MI has won 17 matches against PBKS's 15 in 33 encounters. This match is crucial as the winner secures a spot in the final against RCB, while the loser's journey ends here.
Punjab Kings Probable XI:
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak,
Mumbai Indians Probable XI:
Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar
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