PBKS vs MI Match Preview

There are only two matches remaining before the IPL 2025 final, and only three teams remain in contention for the trophy. The Punjab Kings will face the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Sunday night in Ahmedabad. The winner will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final match on June 3 in Ahmedabad. Both Punjab and Mumbai have reached peak performance at various stages of the tournament, so this one is shaping up to be a nail-biting thriller.

PBKS vs MI Match Details 

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Qualifier 2 Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 01st June 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PBKS vs MI Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

PBKS vs MI Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has performed well in T20s — batters typically enjoy the weather, but it also caters to pacers and those who mix it with slower balls. As the game progresses, the surface may lose some speed, making scoring more difficult in the second half.

PBKS vs MI Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be dry and hot with no chance of rain. Conditions are sufficiently stable to ensure that the match proceeds without interruption.  

PBKS vs MI Last Five Matches

MI ( Mumbai Indians )	W L W L W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	L W L W W

PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	MI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	32	15	17	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal/ Vijaykumar Vyshak/ Musheer Khan (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians

• Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav is in incredible form—673 runs from 15 innings, averaging more than 67.30 and striking at 167.83.
• Jasprit Bumrah –  Jasprit Bumrah has been exceptional—18 wickets in 11 matches alongside an economy rate of just 6.36.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer has kept his middle order together with a cool head, scoring 516 runs in 15 games at a strike rate of 171.
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh has been consistent, grabbing up 18 wickets in 15 matches and averaging 8.62 per over.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PBKS vs MI Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh(VC), Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PBKS vs MI Dream11 Team:

Priyansh Arya, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma(C), Shreyas Iyer(VC), Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav

Vice-captain – Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer

Wicketkeeper – Jonny Bairstow

PBKS vs MI Probable Winners:

In a knockout match like this, things can go either way, as both the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians have what it takes to win. That being said, Punjab may be under pressure following their brutal loss in the first Qualifier. It's unfamiliar territory for them, as this is their debut playoff appearance in 11 years. The lack of recent experience may influence how freely they play. Meanwhile, Mumbai enters with confidence, bolstered by five prior title wins. T20s are unreliable, and Punjab has enough match winners to defeat any team. But, with so much riding on this game, backing an arrived Mumbai side, with Jasprit Bumrah in command, seems like the safer option. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians is expected to win this match.