IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Tendulkar’s Record as MI Score 184/7 Against PBKS
High-stakes clash between MI and PBKS at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium to decide IPL 2025’s second finalist
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. With a place in the final on the line, both teams will be giving it their all in what is effectively a semi-final. The winner will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final on June 3, while the loser will exit the tournament.
PBKS vs MI: Match Preview
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, come into this match under pressure after suffering a heavy defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1. Their bowling looked fragile, especially with the absence of Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal, the tournament’s top wicket-taker. Even star pacer Arshdeep Singh appeared to struggle under pressure, leaving PBKS with several concerns to address.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, are riding high after a convincing win over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. With seasoned IPL stars like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, MI has the experience and momentum on their side. Richard Gleeson also impressed with the ball, strengthening Mumbai’s already strong bowling unit.
Head-to-Head Record: MI vs PBKS
The battle between Mumbai and Punjab has always been closely contested. In 33 IPL encounters so far:
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Mumbai Indians have won 17 matches
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Punjab Kings have claimed 16 wins
In the last five encounters, Punjab has a slight edge, winning 3 out of 5 matches. However, Mumbai’s rich history in knockout stages gives them a psychological advantage.
Pitch Report and Match Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for producing high-scoring matches, with good bounce and carry for batters. However, bowlers who stick to their plans can still make an impact. The team that wins the toss may opt to chase, given the dew factor in night games.
Key Players to Watch
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Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Richard Gleeson
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Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis
Mumbai’s Indian core has been crucial to their success, with consistent performances from both bat and ball. For PBKS, batting depth and bowling discipline will be key if they want to challenge Mumbai.
Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Umarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dheer, Raj Angad Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Richard Gleeson, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
Final Thoughts
With a spot in the IPL 2025 Final at stake, today’s Qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings promises to be a nail-biter. Mumbai’s experience and recent form make them slight favorites, but Punjab cannot be counted out, especially if their key players deliver under pressure.
Will MI move closer to a historic sixth IPL title, or will PBKS earn a shot at their first-ever IPL trophy? All eyes will be on Ahmedabad tonight for this high-voltage encounter.
