📅 Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM IST
📍 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
🔥 Match Overview
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) meet in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, with a place in the final at stake. PBKS topped the league table but fell short in Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while MI earned this spot by defeating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. The winner will advance to face RCB in the IPL final on June 3. The Economic TimesHindustan Times
PBKS carry momentum despite their Qualifier 1 loss, having beaten MI earlier in the season and boasting a strong record at this venue, where they hold a 66.6% win rate. MI, meanwhile, lean on their storied playoff pedigree (five titles, 14 wins from 21 playoff games) and the recent form boost from the Eliminator victory. IndiatimesIndiatimes
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch typically favors batsmen, with the average first-innings score in playoffs this season around 221. Teams winning the toss may opt to bat first, aiming to set a daunting total under clear skies and playing conditions in Ahmedabad.
🔑 Players to Watch
Punjab Kings:
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Shreyas Iyer (Captain): After a low score in Qualifier 1, Iyer seeks redemption and will need another match-winning performance to guide PBKS to their first IPL final. The Times of India
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Prabhsimran Singh: The young opener’s explosive batting at the top can unsettle MI’s bowling attack early. The Times of India
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Arshdeep Singh: His left-arm pace and death-over skills pose a significant threat to MI’s middle order. The Times of India
Mumbai Indians:
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Suryakumar Yadav: In red-hot form with 640 runs at an average of 71, he provides stability and flair in the middle over slog. Indiatimes
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Jasprit Bumrah: The death-overs specialist will be key to restricting PBKS’s batters and picking up crucial wickets. The Times of India
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Hardik Pandya: As MI’s captain and an all-round match-winner, his contributions with both bat and ball will be vital in a high-pressure scenario.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) meet in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, with a place in the final at stake. PBKS topped the league table but fell short in Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while MI earned this spot by defeating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. The winner will advance to face RCB in the IPL final on June 3. The Economic TimesHindustan Times
Shreyas Iyer (Captain): After a low score in Qualifier 1, Iyer seeks redemption and will need another match-winning performance to guide PBKS to their first IPL final. The Times of India
Prabhsimran Singh: The young opener’s explosive batting at the top can unsettle MI’s bowling attack early. The Times of India
Arshdeep Singh: His left-arm pace and death-over skills pose a significant threat to MI’s middle order. The Times of India
Suryakumar Yadav: In red-hot form with 640 runs at an average of 71, he provides stability and flair in the middle over slog. Indiatimes
Jasprit Bumrah: The death-overs specialist will be key to restricting PBKS’s batters and picking up crucial wickets. The Times of India
Hardik Pandya: As MI’s captain and an all-round match-winner, his contributions with both bat and ball will be vital in a high-pressure scenario.