In a high-stakes encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 on June 1. The winner of this blockbuster clash will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 Final.
🧿 Toss Update: PBKS Bowl First
Speaking after the toss, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer said:
“We are going to bowl first. Slightly overcast and the wicket was under the covers as well. It’s a fresh game, our mindset is to go out and win. The environment is top-notch. Yuzvendra Chahal comes in.”
MI captain Hardik Pandya, who lost the toss, responded:
“We also would have bowled first. We need to bat well and assess the conditions. It has got flatter. If you bowl well, you’ll get some help. A lot of areas we could have got better. One day break, it’s tough but we know what to execute. Topley comes in, Gleeson has a niggle.”
🧢 PBKS vs MI Playing XI for IPL 2025 Qualifier 2
🔴 Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI:
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Priyansh Arya
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Josh Inglis (wk)
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Shreyas Iyer (c)
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Nehal Wadhera
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Marcus Stoinis
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Shashank Singh
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Azmatullah Omarzai
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Kyle Jamieson
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Vijaykumar Vyshak
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Arshdeep Singh
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Yuzvendra Chahal
PBKS Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar
🔵 Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI:
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Rohit Sharma
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Jonny Bairstow (wk)
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Tilak Varma
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Hardik Pandya (c)
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Naman Dhir
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Mitchell Santner
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Raj Bawa
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Trent Boult
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Reece Topley
MI Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs
🏟️ Pitch Report – A Batting Heaven
Michael Clarke’s pitch analysis for the match venue was crystal clear:
“There’s not much to say apart from it’s an absolute batter’s paradise. It’s flat, it’s rock hard. Teams batting first have a great record here. You want 200-plus on this pitch.”
Match is being played on Pitch No. 7, where teams batting first have won 6 out of 7 matches, and the average score is a whopping 221.
📊 PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches Played: 32
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Mumbai Indians Wins: 17
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Punjab Kings Wins: 15
A closely contested rivalry, and tonight’s showdown could tip the balance further.
⚡ What’s at Stake?
This is do or die for both teams. The winner not only advances to the IPL 2025 final but also gains a shot at the coveted trophy. With star-studded lineups, explosive hitters, and bowling firepower, fans can expect a nail-biting thriller.
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