Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians Face Off in Rain-Delayed IPL Qualifier 2

Ahmedabad, India – The much-anticipated IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) has been delayed due to rain. Originally set for June 1, 2025, the match is crucial as it decides who will advance to the final.

Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain, won the toss and opted to bowl first. However, rain hit just as the players entered the field, postponing the start. The cut-off time for a full match is set for 9:40 PM IST, while a five-over match must start by 11:56 PM IST.

This encounter is noteworthy as both teams come with different forms; MI advanced after defeating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, while PBKS faced a disappointing loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1.

MI’s Rohit Sharma and captain Hardik Pandya led their team with strong performances, highlighting their experience in the playoffs. PBKS has also displayed potent batting, with Iyer expected to bounce back after struggling in the last match.

The stage for this high-stakes duel is Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, where teams batting first have seen success this season. If the match cannot be played tonight, PBKS would automatically advance to the final due to their superior league standings.

With both teams aiming for a championship, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Moreover, rain forecasts could complicate the situation further for the crucial playoff.