Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians Clash in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

AHMEDABAD, India — Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the highly anticipated Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 today at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner will secure a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3.

Both teams have had impressive seasons, but they are eager to prove themselves in this crucial match. Punjab Kings, who finished at the top of the league table, lost to RCB in Qualifier 1 and are now looking to bounce back. They achieved significant victories this season, including a win against MI during the league stage.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians rebounded from a tough start to the season, winning eight of their last ten matches. They displayed dominant performances, notably defeating RCB in the Eliminator. MI’s star bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has been particularly effective, boasting 18 wickets with an economy rate of just over six.

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer feels confident despite the previous loss, noting that his team knows how to beat MI in crucial matches. He expressed optimism about their performance, saying, “It’s a fresh game, and our mindset is to win.”

MI captain Hardik Pandya echoed similar sentiments, stating that he would have opted to field first as well. He acknowledged the significance of their players arriving early for recovery before today’s important clash.

Historically, MI has the slight edge over PBKS in their head-to-head matchups, winning 17 times compared to Punjab’s 16 victories. However, the teams are well aware that past performances will not dictate today’s outcome.

Ahmedabad’s pitch favored high scores this season, with an average first innings score of 221. Both captains will likely prefer to bat first, aiming to put up a challenging total for the opponent.

As anticipation builds, cricket fans are eager to see if Punjab’s youthful aggression can match MI’s experience. Only one team will emerge victorious, securing their place in the IPL final.