Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| Match No. | Qualifier 2, TATA IPL 2025 |
| Date & Time | June 1, 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports & JioCinema |
This Qualifier 2 match is a virtual semifinal. The winner will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss Today?
Based on recent trends and captaincy records:
- Mumbai Indians have a slightly better toss win percentage overall.
- In the last five matches, MI captain Hardik Pandya has won 3 tosses.
- PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has won 2 of the last 5 tosses.
Toss Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians are slightly more likely to win the toss.
Punjab Kings Won The Toss & Chose to Bowl
Toss Impact: What Happens After the Toss?
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, the pitch tends to favor batters, and dew can play a significant role in the second innings. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions later in the game.
Toss Results in Recent PBKS vs MI Matches
| Date | Match | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | PBKS vs MI, 69th Match, IPL 2025 | PBKS | Bowl First | PBKS won by 7 wickets |
| April 18, 2024 | PBKS vs MI, 33rd Match, IPL 2024 | PBKS | Bowl First | MI won by 9 runs |
| April 22, 2023 | MI vs PBKS, 31st Match, IPL 2023 | MI | Bowl First | PBKS won by 13 runs |
| May 3, 2023 | PBKS vs MI, 46th Match, IPL 2023 | MI | Bowl First | MI won by 6 wickets |
| April 13, 2022 | MI vs PBKS, 23rd Match, IPL 2022 | MI | Bowl First | PBKS won by 12 runs |
In recent encounters, teams winning the toss have often opted to bowl first, with mixed results.
Pitch & Weather Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, with high-scoring matches common. Spinners may get some assistance in the middle overs.
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Innings | 176 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First (Chasing Favored) |
| Weather | Clear, 32-30°C, Humidity 55-65% |
Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs MI
| Matches | PBKS Wins | MI Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 16 | 17 | 0 |
In their most recent encounter during the league stage, PBKS defeated MI.
Form Guide & Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 14 | 8 | 16 | +0.33 |
| MI | 14 | 8 | 16 | +1.29 |
- PBKS: Coming off a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1.
- MI: Won the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans by 20 runs.
Momentum: Mumbai Indians have stronger recent form and a better Net Run Rate.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Why MI Can Win:
- Suryakumar Yadav is in red-hot form, leading the run charts.
- Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult are effective in powerplay and death overs.
- The team has a dominating middle-order and positive momentum.
Why PBKS Can Challenge:
- Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer are among the top run-getters.
- They have the potential to post big totals if batting first.
- Strong batting depth, though bowling inconsistency is a concern.
Match Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians are favorites to win today’s match.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| MI | Suryakumar Yadav | Top-order Batter |
| MI | Jasprit Bumrah | Death Bowler |
| PBKS | Shreyas Iyer | Middle-order Bat |
| PBKS | Arshdeep Singh | Lead Bowler |
Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Rohit Sharma
- Jonny Bairstow (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Raj Bawa
- Mitchell Santner
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Richard Gleeson
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kyle Jamieson
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Final Prediction Summary
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Mumbai Indians |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| Match Winner | Mumbai Indians |
| Pitch Nature | Batting Friendly (Dew Later) |
| Best Batter | Suryakumar Yadav (MI) |
| Best Bowler | Jasprit Bumrah (MI) |
