Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Match Preview Team Analysis, Key Players

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2025 Match Preview: The Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will feature a high-stakes clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are vying for a spot in the final, with PBKS aiming for their second-ever final appearance and MI seeking their sixth IPL title

As both teams aim to keep their IPL 2025 dreams alive, let’s delve into the key match info, team analysis, pitch report, probable playing XIs, and match prediction.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) – Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2 – IPL 2025
Date	June 1, 2025
Time	7:30 PM IST
Venue	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live Streaming	JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Toss Timing	7:00 PM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) Match Preview IPL 2025 – Qualifier 2

PBKS Preview

PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, have made it to the playoffs for the third time in IPL history. They have looked solid in recent games, including a big win over MI in the Eliminator. With young talents and experienced players peaking at the right time, PBKS will be confident heading into this clash.

PBKS Key Players:

Shreyas Iyer – Anchoring the middle order and leading with intent.
Priyansh Arya – Scored a blistering 39-ball hundred against CSK.
Arshdeep Singh – Leading the bowling attack with wickets in the powerplay and death.

PBKS Probable Playing 11:

Batters	All-rounders	Bowlers
Priyansh Arya	Marcus Stoinis	Marco Jansen
Prabhsimran Singh	Azmatullah Omarzai	Harpreet Brar
Josh Inglis (wk)	Shashank Singh	Arshdeep Singh
Shreyas Iyer (c)	Nehal Wadhera

Mumbai Indians (MI) Preview

MI, the five-time champions, are no strangers to knockout situations. Led by Hardik Pandya, the team has bounced back well this season. After dominating the group stages, MI now face a stern test against PBKS, a team that beat them recently.

MI Key Players:

Rohit Sharma – Dangerous at the top; crucial for a strong start.
Suryakumar Yadav – Reliable and aggressive in the middle overs.
Jasprit Bumrah – The death-over specialist and MI’s biggest asset with the ball.

MI Probable Playing 11:

Batters	All-rounders	Bowlers
Jonny Bairstow (wk)	Hardik Pandya (c)	Jasprit Bumrah
Rohit Sharma	Naman Dhir	Trent Boult
Raj Bawa	Mitchell Santner	Richard Gleeson
Suryakumar Yadav	Tilak Varma

Also Read – PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record – IPL 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) Pitch & Weather Report

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – Pitch Report

Factor	Details
Pitch Report	Offers pace and bounce; good for batting later on
Average 1st Innings Score	170–180
Toss Prediction	Bowl first due to expected dew
Weather Forecast	Clear skies; 30°C; no rain expected

PBKS vs MI – Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

Both teams have strong squads, but Mumbai Indians hold an edge with their playoff experience and match-winners like Rohit, Surya, and Bumrah. However, PBKS’ recent form and their momentum could challenge MI’s plans.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win and qualify for the IPL 2025 Final.

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