Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Mumbai Indians(MI) on June 1 in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium. The match decides who joins the final with RCB. Punjab aim for redemption after losing Qualifier 1 while Mumbai seek their 7th entry to the final.
Match Details:
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 2, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, June 1, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Punjab Kings ( PBKS ) vs Mumbai Indians ( MI ) Preview
Punjab Kings Preview:
For the Punjab Kings, this is more than just another match; it’s a test of resilience, leadership, and belief. Their crushing defeat at the hands of RCB exposed troubling vulnerabilities, especially in the bowling department. Without their key men – the towering Marco Jansen and the spin wizardry of Yuzvendra Chahal – PBKS looked toothless. Arshdeep Singh bore the brunt of expectations but lacked the support needed to contain a rampaging RCB batting line-up.
With Ricky Ponting in the coaching chair and Iyer leading on the field, PBKS must quickly regroup. Their batting firepower remains impressive, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya capable of setting an explosive tone. Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh provide middle-order muscle, while Josh Inglis adds international pedigree behind the stumps. What’s needed now is discipline and steel – especially from the bowlers. If Punjab hope to overcome MI, they must rediscover the sting in their attack and find a way to disrupt the opposition’s rhythm.
Mumbai Indians Preview:
In stark contrast, the Mumbai Indians appear to have rediscovered their trademark poise and momentum at precisely the right time. After finishing last in 2024, the turnaround this season under Hardik Pandya has been nothing short of extraordinary. Their performance against Gujarat Titans was masterful – combining flair with ruthless efficiency. Rohit Sharma looked vintage as he tore into the GT bowlers, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma added further firepower.
Jasprit Bumrah remains the linchpin. His metronomic control, especially in pressure overs, has been pivotal. In a high-scoring tournament, Bumrah’s economy has been pure gold dust. Alongside him, Richard Gleeson’s pace and Reece Topley’s variety provide Mumbai with a versatile attack. New additions like Jonny Bairstow have gelled well, and the batting line-up – from Sharma to Pandya to Asalanka – looks complete. There’s balance, aggression, and above all, an unshakeable belief that they belong on the biggest stage.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has produced some fantastic batting surfaces in IPL 2025. 200-plus totals have come in plenty, and chasing teams have also done well as the pitches have remained the same for the full duration of the matches. The captain who wins the toss should opt to bowl first.
PBKS vs MI Weather Report
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 16 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 17 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 25, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 26, 2025 |
PBKS vs MI Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Jonny Bairstow (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson.
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar
Key Battles and Match-ups
The high-octane clash will be defined by a few critical battles. First and foremost, how the PBKS top-order handles Bumrah will be a telling factor. The Indian ace has mastered the art of choking run-flow and inducing errors. However, PBKS can take heart from their earlier win this season against MI, where they managed to keep Bumrah quiet and chase down a daunting target. The battle between Rohit Sharma and Arshdeep Singh could also set the early tone. Sharma, fresh from his blitz against GT, looks in menacing touch. If PBKS fail to curb him early, MI could run away with the match. Then there’s the middle-order showdown – SKY and Tilak Varma versus Stoinis and Shashank – a contest of flair versus finesse.
Probable Best Batter of the Match:
Suryakumar Yadav has been exemplary in this year’s IPL. He has registered 25-plus scores in 15 consecutive innings. The right-handed batter has averaged 67.30 and scored his runs at a strike rate of 167.84. He is second in the list of leading run-getters in IPL 2025, with 673 runs from 15 innings.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match:
Jasprit Bumrah has been as consistent as ever since returning from an injury. He missed the first few games but has looked in top form ever since his comeback. In the Eliminator, he floored Washington Sundar with a crushing yorker, just when the southpaw was threatening to take the game away with Sai Sudharsan for company. Bumrah has taken 18 wickets from 11 games in IPL 2025 at an average of 15.33.
PBKS vs MI Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: PBKS to win the toss
Scenario 1: PBKS opt to bat first
1st innings prediction: PBKS to post 180-190 runs
Match prediction: MI to win
Scenario 2: PBKS opt to bowl first
1st innings prediction: MI to post 220-230 runs
Match prediction: MI to win
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