PBKS vs MI: Mumbai's Road To IPL Final Looks Clear! Check Stats

Punjab Kings face a daunting challenge as they gear up to take on Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025.

Scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, this high-stakes encounter heavily favors the five-time champions - not just in form, but also in numbers.

Unbeaten Record in Ahmedabad

The Narendra Modi Stadium has proven to be a happy hunting ground for Mumbai Indians.

Hardik Pandya's men have played four matches at this venue and won all of them, maintaining a flawless record. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have managed three wins from five outings here, but haven't shown the same level of consistency.

If history is any indication, MI walk into this clash with a psychological edge.

MI's Momentum Is Unmatched

Coming off a dominant 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, Mumbai Indians are peaking at just the right time. They piled up a massive 228/5 in that game, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front. The veteran opener smashed a blistering 81 off 50 balls, while Jonny Bairstow added a fiery 47 off 22 deliveries.

With Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in superb rhythm and Suryakumar Yadav continuing his rich vein of form, MI look like a well-oiled machine with match-winners across the board.

Punjab's Uphill Task

Punjab Kings will need something extraordinary to stop Mumbai's charge. While their campaign has been impressive so far, they now face a side that not only has momentum but also an impeccable record at this venue.

Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indian probable playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar.

Punjab Kings probable playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak.

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