Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, June 1, 2025 -As the high-stakes IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 approaches, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to challenge the Mumbai Indians (MI) under the lights at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening. With a place in the final at stake, both teams are expected to bring their A-game to this do-or-die encounter.
Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings enter this game looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat handed to them by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They’ll need to recalibrate both their strategy and execution to stand a chance against a confident Mumbai outfit.
Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, come into the clash riding high after a commanding victory over the Gujarat Titans. Their goal will be to maintain momentum and secure another win to book their ticket to the final.
Mumbai’s final XI might hinge on Deepak Chahar’s fitness — his availability remains uncertain. Additionally, conditions may determine whether Karn Sharma makes it into the playing squad.
PBKS have their own concerns, particularly the fitness of their key leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. His return could significantly bolster their chances in this high-pressure match.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Likely XI:
Prabhsimran Singh
Priyansh Arya
Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)
Nehal Wadhera
Shashank Singh
Marcus Stoinis
Azmatullah Omarzai
Harpreet Brar
Arshdeep Singh
Kyle Jamieson
Vijaykumar Vyshak
Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable XI:
Rohit Sharma
Jonny Bairstow (Wicketkeeper)
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya (Captain)
Naman Dhir
Raj Bawa
Mitchell Santner
Trent Boult
Jasprit Bumrah
Richard Gleeson
Ashwani Kumar
Punjab Kings Full Squad:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), 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 Full Squad:
Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), 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
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