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After months of intense cricketing action, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is in its final stretch. In a high-stakes showdown, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner of the contest will secure a place in the final, while the loser will be knocked out.
The five-time title holders, Mumbai, are the most experienced side in the playoffs when it comes to handling high-pressure games. They head into Qualifier 2 with boosted confidence after a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator. The inclusion of Jonny Bairstow has added further firepower to an already formidable batting lineup. On the bowling front, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah have been phenomenal, consistently picking up wickets at crucial moments.
PBKS, a side chasing their maiden IPL title, have been a formidable force this season. However, they had a forgettable outing in Qualifier 1 despite finishing at the top of the points table. They’ll be eager to bounce back and rectify their shortcomings in the crucial clash against MI. Their batting has shown resilience, with a blend of experienced players and young talent, while their bowling led by Arshdeep Singh, has spearheaded the attack impressively, keeping opposition batters in check with sharp lines and clever variations.
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 32 | PBKS won: 15 | MI won: 17 | No results: 00
PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2: Match Details
- Date & Time: June 1, 7:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch report:
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers a well-balanced pitch that favors both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, fast bowlers can get some movement off the surface, making the initial overs crucial for taking wickets. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down slightly, giving spinners an opportunity to make an impact in the middle overs. Although its a good batting surface, the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to score quickly, but the large boundaries demand well-timed shots. Teams often prefer to chase after winning the toss due to dew making conditions easier for batting in the second innings. Adaptability is key here.
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow, Josh Inglis
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Trent Boult,
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc)
- Choice 2: Hardik Pandya (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction backups
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Ashwani Kumar, Richard Gleeson
PBKS vs MI Dream11 team for today’s match (June 1, 2:00 pm GMT):
Squads
Punjab Kings: Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Praveen Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Mitchell Owen, Kyle Jamieson.
Mumbai Indians:
Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Krishnan Shrijith, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Raghu Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka.
