PBKS vs MI Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025

Indian Premier League 2025, Qualifier 2 played between PBKS vs MI at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmadabad, stay updated with ScoreWaves for Indian Premier League 2025 Qualifier 2 match fantasy tips, playing 11, pitch reports, fastest cricket score, fastest updates, sports news and more

Ladies and gentlemen, here we are. After two months of thrilling, exciting cricket – and a week of uncertainty due to rising political tensions between India and Pakistan – the IPL 2025 playoffs have finally begun and reached their final round. Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2, two teams clash for the final and the winner will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final – neither of RCB and PBKS have managed to lay their hands on the trophy. Mumbai are five-time champions and if PBKS win today’s match, they will get a new crown in IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians are just two wins away from rewriting their legacy. Punjab finished the league stage with 19 points, and Mumbai finished the league stage with 17 points, and few would argue that they didn’t earn it. Punjab’s story this season has been particularly fascinating. After a full decade of missing the playoffs, they pressed the reset button at the mega-auction and went all-in. They handed over the reins to 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and paired him with Ricky Ponting as head coach. Their intent was clear from the start.

Shashank Singh, who was one of only two players retained ahead of the season, boldly predicted on a podcast that PBKS would finish in the top two. There were raised eyebrows then, but no one is laughing now. With renewed confidence and a team that is finally thriving, Punjab will be quietly excited about their chances of reaching their first IPL final since 2014 – and maybe even lifting the trophy.

Big expectations are nothing new for MI, on the other hand. In fact, they have dominated like the most successful team in IPL history for over two decades. Always in the news, always contenders, and always, somehow, reaching the trophy. With Rohit Sharma - the greatest T20 batsman of his generation - leading from the front, MI have won the title 5 times but this time MI is led by Hardik Pandya. But something feels different this season. There is a buzz around the team, and their performance on the road - 6 wins in a row - has provided serious momentum. Fans can feel it. Perhaps, this is the year when Mumbai Indians can win the trophy and etched their name in the list of most successful teams.

Head-to-Head: PBKS vs MI - Who Holds the Advantage?

If we talk about head to head record, then both the teams have faced each other 32 times in which PBKS has won 15 matches whereas MI have won 17 matches. In such a situation, MI will have an advantage in this match because they will be playing on their same ground where defeated host Gujarat Titans.

The matches between the two teams are always tough. MI's team is looking in good form but PBKS's main batsmen need to take responsibility as they are getting out after getting set. For MI, both openers Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow have looking in distractive touch but need to convert big innings after getting a good start.

Total Matches Played: 33

PBKS Wins: 16

MI Wins: 17

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite MI having the firepower of Rohit Sharma, SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Naman Dhir and Hardik Pandya, PBKS's all-around strength and explosive players Marcus Stonics and Azamtullah Omarzai give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clash.

Recent Forms of Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians:

PBKS: L W L W W 

MI: W L W W W

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, PBKS might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyash Iyer, Nehal Badhera and Shashank Singh, but MI's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir make them a formidable opponent. Narendra Modi Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:

Currently no injury concerns from both sides.

PBKS vs MI Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025  

Date & Time: 1 June 2025

Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium

Location: Ahmadabad

PBKS vs MI Match Pitch Report:

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers a balanced pitch that challenges both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the surface favors the batsmen, allowing them to play aggressive strokes with good bounce and a solid foundation. A first-innings score between 180-190 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 180-190 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 190-200 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies need to adapt to the conditions, and a score around 180+ is often a strong target for the chasing side.

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	43
Batting First Won	22
Bowling First Won	21
1st Innings Average Score	172
2nd Innings Average Score	156
Highest Total	243/5
Lowest Total	89/10
Highest Chased	207/7
Lowest Defended	130/8

Possible Playing 11 for Punjab Kings:

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 

Possible playing 11 for Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya, Raj Angad bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson 

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

Punjab Kings Key players: 

Josh Inglis: 4(7), 73  (42), 32 (12), DNP, 

Priyansh Arya: 7(5), 62 (35), 6 (9), 9 (7), 23 (15), 69 (35), 22 (15), 16 (11), 22 (12)

Prabhsimran Singh: 18 (10), 13 (16), 28 (18), 21 (10), 54 (36), 83 (49), 33 (17), 13 (9), 30 (15)

Shreyas Iyer:  2 (3), 26* (16), 53 (4), 30 (25), 72 (41), 25* (16), 6 (10), 7 (10), 0 (2)

Shashank Singh: 3 (5), DNB, 11 (10), 59 (30), 23 (12), DNP, 31* (33), 1 (5), 18(17)

Arshdeep Singh: 0/20, 2/28, 0/35, 0/60, 2/25, 1/26, 2/23, 1/11, 1/37

Yuzvendra Chahal: DNP, DNP, 0/30, 4/32, 1/36, 2/11, 1/5, 1/56

Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Jonny Bairstow

Batsman: Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma

All-rounders: Marcus Stonis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hardik Pandya

Bowlers:  Arshdeep Singh,Yuzvendra Chahal ,Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Punjab kings vs Mumbai Indians Team for Today Match:

Punjab kings vs Mumbai Indians Prediction Caption and Vice-Captain: 

Choice 1: Marcus Stonis (C), SuryaKumar Yadav (VC)

Choice 2:  Jasprit Bumrah  (C), Azmatullah Omarzai (VC)

Punjab kings vs Mumbai Indians Fantasy Prediction Backups:

Nehal Vadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Karun Nair, Kuldeep Yadav

Disclaimer:     

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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