Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings meet each other in the Indian Premier League 2025 season Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1. PBKS, who finished top of the 10-team table in the league stage, lost Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who reached the final. On the other hand, MI humbled Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator by 20 runs to reach Qualifier 2. MI had earlier finished 4th in the league standings.
What is the Context of the MI vs PBKS Match?
Whoever wins this Qualifier 2 match will reach the final of the IPL 2025 season, where they will take on RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. Meanwhile, whichever side loses the clash will be out of the IPL 2025.
On May 29, RCB hammered a sorry PBKS side in Mullanpur to reach the IPL 2025 final. Notably, RCB booked the final for the 4th time in IPL history. PBKS will now get another chance to reach the final as they come up against MI, who are 5-time IPL champions and a six-time finalist.
So this Qualifier 2 clash is a virtual semi-final knockout clash where the winner reaches the final, where RCB will be waiting.
5-time IPL winners MI are aiming to enter their 7th final. On the other hand, PBKS are aiming to qualify for just their 2nd final. They are yet to win the title.
In terms of the head-to-head record, MI and PBKS have met each other 33 times in the IPL. MI have won 17 games to PBKS’ 15. One match has been tied.
7:30 pm is the official time for the match to start at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which will also be the venue for the final on June 3.
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Mumbai Indians – Probable Playing XI
For MI, Deepak Chahar missed the elimination, and he is likely to miss Qualifier 2 as well. On the other hand, Richard Gleeson, who came in for Will Jacks in the Eliminator, had to leave the field midway versus Gujarat Titans and is a doubt for this match. Reece Topley is likely to replace Gleeson.
Rohit Sharma
MI veteran star Rohit Sharma was dropped twice by GT, and he made them pay with a heroic knock. He surpassed 7000 IPL runs and 300 sixes.
Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper)
Englishman Jonny Bairstow joined MI after the IPL was suspended for a brief period, which led to matches getting postponed. He scored valuable runs in the Eliminator after replacing Ryan Rickelton.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma will play a crucial role in MI. In 15 matches (12 innings), he owns 299 runs this season. He scored 25 runs in the Eliminator.
Suryakumar Yadav
He has been one of the best batters this season in the IPL, and his runs have been beneficial for MI. Suryakumar owns 673 runs (50s: 5). He owns 35 sixes this season.
Hardik Pandya (captain)
MI skipper Hardik Pandya is a solid performer. He has 209 runs this season in addition to claiming 13 wickets at 24.84.
Naman Dhir
A dependable finisher, Naman Dhir is key for MI against a good PBKS bowling unit. He has 215 runs in IPL 2025, striking at 179.16.
Mitchell Santner
His left-arm spin will be of importance. Santner has 10 wickets this season at 29.80. He will be looking to get early wickets when introduced.
Raj Bawa
Pace-bowling all-rounder Raj Bawa didn’t get a chance to bat or bowl in the Eliminator clash. He will be hoping to get some action versus PBKS.
Trent Boult
He remains key if MI are to chip in. Boult has claimed 21 wickets this season and 142 in total in the IPL.
Jasprit Bumrah
He made a terrific return for MI after missing a few games due to injury. In 11 games, Bumrah has picked 18 scalps at 15.33. He bowled well versus GT, and there could be a repeat of another top show here.
Impact Sub (Ashwani Kumar)
Ashwani Kumar performed well in the Eliminator, and he wants to continue in the same vein.
Key player to watch from MI
Bumrah is MI’s key player in this contest. He was the best bowler among both sides in the MI vs GT Eliminator, and his spell made the difference in a high-scoring affair. So expect another neat show from the magician.
PBKS Playing XI
Yuzvendra Chahal is set to return for PBKS from a wrist injury. The rest of the team is likely to be the same team which took charge against RCB in Qualifier 1.
Priyansh Arya
PBKS’ uncapped opening star Priyansh Arya has scored 431 runs in his debut season at 28,73. He has struck at 182-plus.
Prabhsimran Singh
Now an experienced campaigner for PBKS, Prabhsimran Singh remains a key figure atop. He has scored 517 runs in IPL 2025.
Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper)
With 201 runs for PBKS from 9 matches, Australia’s Josh Inglis remains a vital cog for his side in this crucial number three position.
Shreyas Iyer (captain)
Former DC and KKR skipper Iyer will hope to take PBKS to the final. He has 516 runs this season. He was dismissed cheaply in the previous contest.
Nehal Wadhera
Former MI player Nehal Wadhera has been a stern acquisition for PBKS. He has scored 306 runs this season.
Shashank Singh
With 287 runs from 12 innings, PBKS finisher Shashank Singh remains a fine bet for the team this season. He will enjoy the surface here.
Marcus Stoinis
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis is effective at the death, and he owns a brilliant strike rate this season. Stoinis surpassed 2000 IPL runs during the Qualifier 1 game. His strike rate this season reads 185-plus.
Azmatullah Omarzai
The Afghan all-rounder is of immense value, and his effectiveness in both departments will boost PBKS.
Kyle Jamieson
Another all-rounder in the ranks lends voice and depth. Jamieson is an experienced big-hitter and a useful pacer.
Harpreet Brar
The left-arm spinner has so far been excellent for PBKS this season. He owns 10 wickets at just 19.
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS’ main weapon with the ball, Arshdeep, owns 18 scalps this season. Overall, he has 94 wickets in the IPL.
Impact Sub (Yuzvendra Chahal)
He missed PBKS’ last few games but is likely to return as an Impact Sub.
Key player to watch from PBKS
Shreyas Iyer is PBKS’ best bet. He is a fine captain and a solid batter. Iyer, who faltered in the clash versus RCB, has enjoyed decent success versus MI in the IPL. Iyer has the pedigree to change the dimensions for his side.
Pitch Report & Venue Conditions
Generally, the surface here is likely to help batting. The team winning the toss is most likely to choose batting. In the IPL 2025 season, teams batting first have won six of the seven games, with the only win for a chasing side coming in a day game. As many as 9 of the 14 innings here this season have witnessed scores in excess of 200. So, bat first and put runs on the board will be the ploy.
Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?
PBKS suffered a heavy defeat in Qualifier 1 and will need to bounce back with the bat. The good news is that PBKS downed MI in their final league game this season. For MI, they have a slight edge given the top performance shown vs GT in the Eliminator.
FAQs About MI vs GT Playing 11
Who is injured or not playing in the MI vs GT clash?
Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks will miss the match for MI as they have returned to play for their nations. Deepak Chahar and Richard Gleeson are expected to miss with injuries. For PBKS, Marco Jansen isn’t there, so Omarzai will continue in his place.
Who is injured or not playing in the MI vs PBKS clash?
Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks will miss the match for MI as they have returned to play for their nations. Deepak Chahar and Richard Gleeson are expected to miss with injuries. For PBKS, Marco Jansen isn’t there, so Omarzai will continue in his place.
Which team has a better H2H record between MI and PBKS?
MI own a better H2H record vs PBKS.