PBKS vs MI Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's Qualifier 2, IPL 2025?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns against each other in the second qualifier of the ongoing IPL 2025. The PBKS vs MI match is scheduled to be played on Sunday (June 1) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Punjab vs Mumbai match is a virtual semifinal for both teams. The winner of the game will qualify for the final and play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru while the loser will bow out of the competition.

The upcoming contest will be the second match between PBKS and MI this season. They played one game against each other during the league stage and it was won by PBKS. The Punjab-based outfit will be eyeing another win while MI will look to avenge the loss.

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With PBKS and MI all set for the do-or-die clash, we are taking a look at the major predictions for the match.

PBKS vs MI Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's Qualifier 2, IPL 2025?

Match Preview

• Date: June 1, 2025
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioHotstar

PBKS are coming into this game on the back of a humiliating loss and will need something special to beat high-flying MI. The Shreyas Iyer-led side suffered a humiliating 8-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first qualifier and will be desperate to turn things around.

Batting first, PBKS were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the total in 10 overs to storm into the final.

Unlike PBKS, MI are coming into this game on the back of a win and will look to make the most of the winning momentum. MI faced Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator and won the game by 20 runs. Batting first, MI posted a big total of 228/5 before restricting the Titans to 208/6.

PBKS vs MI Match prediction - Head-to-head record:

• Total matches: 32
• Won by PBKS: 15
• Won by MI: 17

Out of the 32 games between the two teams so far, PBKS have won 15 while MI have won 17.

PBKS vs MI Match Prediction - Pitch Report:

• Batting pitch: The Narendra Modi Stadium has traditionally favored the batters and the upcoming match is also likely to be a high-scoring contest.
• Average First Innings Score: 176
• Win percentage batting second: 50.00%

PBKS vs MI Match prediction - Weather update:

• Rain forecast: Nil
• Temperature: 32-30°C
• Humidity: 55-65%

PBKS vs MI Match Prediction - Toss Prediction & Impact

PBKS vs MI Toss winner likely to choose: Bowl First

The conditions in Ahmedabad will be more favorable for the batters. Bowlers are likely to struggle on the pitch and are not expected to assist them much. In such a condition, both teams will want to restrict the opposition to a modest total before trying to chase it down.

Key Players to Watch

Punjab Kings:

• Prabhsimran Singh
• Josh Inglis
• Shreyas Iyer
• Marcus Stoinis
• Arshdeep Singh

Mumbai Indians:

• Jonny Bairstow
• Rohit Sharma
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Trent Boult

PBKS vs MI Match prediction - Recent form:

• PBKS - L, W, L
• MI - W, L, W

In recent games, MI have the better win-loss record. The five-time champions have won two of their last three games while PBKS have managed a solitary win in their last three games.

PBKS vs MI - Predicted Playing XIs

PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson

MI: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson

Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

• If PBKS bat first, they are expected to score around 180-190. MI have a strong bowling lineup and PBKS batters will have to be at their best to post a big total.
• If MI bat first, they are expected to post more than 200 runs. After scoring 228 runs in the last game, MI will be confident of scoring big again.

PBKS vs MI score prediction:

Considering the current form of both teams, MI will be the favorite to win the upcoming game against PBKS.