PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Toss Update, Playing 11, & Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

Tonight, it’s Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. The winner earns a shot at the title by facing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Interestingly, neither RCB nor PBKS have ever lifted the IPL trophy, so for them, this is uncharted territory. As for Mumbai Indians, they’re just two wins away from adding a sixth title to their already decorated cabinet. 

Punjab Kings have had quite the journey this season. They topped the league with 19 points, while MI came in with 16. And let’s be honest, both teams earned every bit of their spot here. But it’s PBKS whose story has captured hearts. After missing out on the playoffs for over a decade, they hit the reset button during the mega-auction. They brought in Shreyas Iyer—fresh off a title win in 2024—as captain and appointed Ricky Ponting as head coach. From day one, their intent was clear. 

Remember when Shashank Singh, one of just two retained players, boldly predicted on a podcast that Punjab would finish in the top two? Everyone chuckled back then, but no one's laughing now. With a renewed sense of purpose and a team that’s finally clicking, PBKS have one foot in the final—and maybe, just maybe, this could be the year they finally go all the way. 

On the other hand, expectations are nothing new for the Mumbai Indians. They’ve been the gold standard in the IPL for over a decade. Always in the spotlight, always in the title race, and more often than not, coming out on top. With Rohit Sharma—arguably the greatest T20 batter of his generation—they won five titles. This season, however, a new chapter is unfolding under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. And there’s a different energy about them. They've been near unstoppable on the road, winning six straight away games, and that momentum is hard to ignore.  The fans can sense something special brewing. Maybe this is the season Mumbai goes all the way once again and cement their place as the most successful franchise in IPL history. 

PBKS vs MI Toss Update 

Kings Panjab won the toss and opt to bowl first.

PBKS vs MI Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for PBKS and MI:  

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stonis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal  

Impact Sub: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak 

Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya, Raj Angad Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Jasprit Bumrah  

Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayan Raju, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma 

PBKS vs MI Match Prediction 

We’re down to the penultimate clash of IPL 2025—and what a showdown it promises to be. Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a coveted spot in the final against RCB up for grabs. 

Now, when it comes to high-pressure games like this, MI have been here before. This is familiar territory for them. Punjab Kings? Not quite. This is their first playoff appearance in over a decade. But don’t count them out just yet. Their captain, Shreyas Iyer, knows exactly what it takes to go all the way—he led KKR to the title just last season. Ironically, KKR didn’t retain him, and here he is, leading PBKS into what might be their biggest match in years. 

That said, momentum could play a huge role tonight. PBKS are still reeling from a tough loss in Qualifier 1, while Mumbai are riding high after a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans. That difference in mood and confidence might just tip the balance. If you’re asking me, I’d put my money on MI. They’ve got the belief, the experience, and right now, all the momentum on their side.