Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) today in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, come into this match with strong momentum after their recent 20-run win over Gujarat Titans and are aiming for their sixth IPL title.
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On the other hand, PBKS, captained by Shreyas Iyer, are feeling low after a heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous qualifier. MI has experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav who have been performing well, along with contributions from Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson.
Jasprit Bumrah’s smart bowling tactics have helped MI control games, even on batting-friendly pitches. PBKS will have to regroup quickly, especially since their bowling attack is missing key players Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep Singh will have the tough job of leading a young bowling unit, while opening batsmen Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya need to score runs early. PBKS have hope, having beaten MI earlier in the season.
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The match could be decided by which bowling team adapts better to the batting-friendly conditions in Ahmedabad. Historically, MI and PBKS have faced each other 33 times, with MI winning 17 matches and PBKS 16. The pitch in Ahmedabad favors batsmen with good bounce and carry, and bowlers who vary their lengths can still find some success. The weather forecast predicts clear skies with no chance of rain during the match, and temperatures between 32°C and 36°C, making it warm and breezy. The game will start at 7:30 pm and can be watched live on Star Sports Network or streamed on JioHotstar.
Predicted teams for PBKS include Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, and others, while MI’s lineup features Jonny Bairstow, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, among others. Overall, this promises to be an exciting do-or-die clash between two strong teams.
