IPL 2025 PBKS vs Mi Qualifier-2: The thrill of IPL season 18 has reached its last phase. Today, in the second qualifier match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced 5 -time title champion Mumbai Indians (Mi) face to face. Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and decided to bowl first. Punjab has made a change in the playing-11 for this important match and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has returned who was running out of the last few matches due to injury. At the same time, Mumbai has included the Rees Topley in the team in place of Richard Glison. Glison is not playing in this match due to injury.
Let me tell you that in this important match of do or die, where Punjab Kings will be eyeing the disappointment of defeat in the qualifier-1 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians team, who defeated Gujarat Titans, the strong contender for the title, will enter the qualifier-2 with an increased morale. The winning team will take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the title match on June 3. At the same time, the journey of the losing team will end.
The match will be played at 7:30 pm today at the world’s largest cricket stadium i.e. Narendra Modi International Stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, but before that let’s take a look at the pitch report of the stadium, the head-to-head figures of Punjab vs Mumbai and all the necessary updates.
In the knockout match, Punjab Kings will have to prove themselves once again, especially after a crushing defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The lack of confidence and the absence of injured players in bowling has made it difficult for Punjab, but if the team has to win the title for the first time, then they will have to perform their best against an experienced team like Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai makes a great comeback
Mumbai Indians made a tremendous comeback and won 6 consecutive matches after suffering a continuous defeat at the beginning of the season. Mumbai has again proved with its performance that it is a big team of playoffs. This time the team has made a spectacular comeback after being at the lowest position in the last season. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene has played an important role in keeping the team organized. Rohit Sharma’s return to form, Jaspreet Bumrah’s sharp bowling and Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive attitude are strengthening Mumbai.
Bowling concern for Punjab
On the other hand, the situation is challenging for Punjab Kings. Captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting are the biggest responsibility to keep the team morale high and to overcome the weaknesses of the bowling department. In the last match, the team was all out for 101 runs, which has raised questions on the batting order as well.
Rohit’s return to Punjab warning
Playing a big innings of 81 runs against Gujarat Titans, Rohit Sharma has indicated that he has now returned to full rhythm. In such a situation, Punjab bowlers will have to dismiss Rohit quickly, otherwise the match can get out of hand. Overall…… The team of Mumbai Indians is currently seen balanced in every department. At the same time, Punjab Kings will have to make a strong comeback by taking lessons from their mistakes. If Punjab loses today, their title dream can once again remain incomplete.
Who is heavy in Punjab vs Mumbai Head to Head?
So far in the IPL, the team of Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have been confronted in 33 matches, out of which Mumbai Indians won 17 matches, while Punjab have won 16 matches. At the same time, only 1 match was played between the two teams in this season, in which Punjab won.
Pitch report of Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi stadium has a pitch made of both red and black soil. The red clay pitch gives a good bounce, which makes the batsmen easier to play shots. The bounce on a black clay pitch is normal, but it helps spinners. The average score of the first innings here is 173 runs. There have been many high scoring matches here in the IPL. In such a situation, there is a possibility that once again, there may be plenty of runs.
IPL data at Narendra Modi Stadium
So far 42 IPL matches have been played at Narendra Modi Stadium. The teams who bat first here have also won 21 matches and the teams who bathe later have won 21 matches. The average score of the first innings here is 173 runs. The highest score is recorded here for PBKS (243/5 vs. GT, 2025) and minimum score GT (89 vs DC, 2024). The biggest innings on this ground was played by Shubman Gill (129 vs Mi, 2023).
Punjab and Mumbai performance at Narendra Modi Stadium
MI has played a total of 6 matches at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium so far, out of which he has won in 1 match and defeat in 5 matches. Mi’s best score has been 178 runs. On the other hand, PBKS has played 6 matches here so far, it has suffered defeat in 2 matches. The team has won 3 matches. 1 match has been tied. The highest score of PBKS here is 243 runs.
Punjab and Mumbai playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Priyansh Arya, Josh England (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Vedhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Ajmatullah Umarjai, Kyle Jameson, Vijaykumar Wish, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Prabhasimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar
Mumbai Indians (Mi)
Rohit Sharma.
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Srijit, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minj, Bewon Jacobs
Where to see the match live?
This qualifier-2 match of IPL 2025 played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, you can watch online through the JioCinema app on your smartphone. At the same time, the match will also be broadcast live on the channels of Star Sports on television. You can also see and read all the live updates and news related to the match on lalluram.com.
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