Shreyas Iyer powers Punjab Kings to IPL closing

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: MI have set a 204-run target for Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 for a spot in the final. While there were no half-centuries, Jonny Bairstow (24-ball 38), Tilak Varma (29-ball 44), Suryakumar Yadav (26-ball 44) and Naman Dhir (37 off 18) equally contributed as MI posted 203/6. The match started at 9:45 PM after a two-hour rain delay. Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl in Qualifier 2. Yuzvendra Chahal returned to the XI after missing out on the last three matches. MI forced to leave out Deepak Chahar and Richard Gleeson. Reece Topley returned to the XI.

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PBKS vs MI Match Preview

Despite dominant performances in the league stage, Punjab Kings fumbled in Qualifier 1, folding for just 101. Their bowling has also lacked the edge in the absence of Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal. But in Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings would want to rectify their mistakes and find a way to score runs as they did against Gujarat Titans in their first game.

MI, under Hardik Pandya, staged a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start, winning eight of their last ten games, including a 20-run Eliminator victory over Gujarat Titans. Rohit Sharma’s 410 runs and Jasprit Bumrah’s 20 wickets have been pivotal, with Suryakumar Yadav and Jonny Bairstow adding firepower.

The Narendra Modi Stadium’s batting-friendly pitch favours both teams’ aggressive approaches, but MI’s playoff experience and Bumrah’s game-changing bowling give them a slight edge. PBKS will rely on Arshdeep Singh and a potentially returning Yuzvendra Chahal to counter MI’s batting depth. With rain a concern, the match’s outcome could hinge on execution under pressure, promising a thrilling showdown.

Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is a batting paradise, with nine of 14 innings in IPL 2025 exceeding 200 runs. The red-soil surface offers true bounce and carry, favouring stroke play. Spinners gain traction in the middle overs, while dew may aid chasing teams in the evening. Teams batting first have won six of seven matches, with an average first-innings score of 217-221. Bowlers need variations to succeed.

Ahmedabad Weather Report

On June 1, 2025, Ahmedabad is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures between 31°C and 36°C and humidity of 48-56%. Forecasts vary, with a 10-51% chance of rain, though clear skies are predicted during match hours by some sources. A two-hour buffer and a reserve day (June 2) are in place for potential rain delays. If the match is washed out, PBKS advance due to their higher league standing.

PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Records

• PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Records
• Total Matches: 33
• Mumbai Indians Wins: 17
• Punjab Kings Wins: 15
• At Narendra Modi Stadium: MI have lost their last 5 matches, PBKS
• Last 5 matches: PBKS lead 3-2 vs MI

Playing 11

Punjab Kings

Yuzvendra Chahal missed Qualifier 1 with an injury. But he is likely to return for Qualifier 2. Apart from that, PBKS will stick to their combination.

• Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
• Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh

Mumbai Indians

Deepak Chahar and Richard Gleeson have missed out due to injuries. MI have brought in Reece Topley.

• Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley
• Impact Sub: Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs

Squads

Punjab Kings 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Naushad Khan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash

Mumbai Indians 

Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar, Robin Minz, Raghu Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Charith Asalanka, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Satyanarayana Raju