MI starts batting first in IPL 2025, with PBKS electing to bowl after winning the toss against Mumbai Indians.
Hey there! Let's dive into the thrilling Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 where Punjab Kings (PBKS) squared off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The winner of this high-stakes encounter would earn a spot in the grand finale against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 3.
Just prior to the contest, Punjab Kings suffered a 6-wicket defeat against RCB, with Marcus Stoinis scoring 25 runs. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians advanced after crushing the Gujarat Titans by 20 runs thanks to a brilliant 81-run knock by Rohit Sharma.
Heading into this clash, Punjab and Mumbai had crossed paths 32 times in the IPL, with MI boasting a winning record of 17 matches while PBKS claimed 15 victories. Interestingly, they had equalized their wins in IPL 2025 with one win each.
Before the match, PBKS Captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first, citing slightly overcast conditions and the fact that the wicket was under covers the previous day. He hinted at the team's positive attitude and the outstanding atmosphere in the dressing room. In contrast, MI Captain Hardik Pandya echoed a similar sentiment, stating they would have also chosen to bowl first to examine the conditions and improve in several areas.
Playing XIs & Impact Subs:
- Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley.
- Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs.
- Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
- Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar.
Keep your eyes peeled for updates as this mouth-watering encounter unfolds!
[References]:1. Cricbuzz: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 20252. ESPN Cricinfo: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 20253. Ani News: PBKS Win Toss, Opt to Bowl against MI in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025
Amidst the latest sports news, the environment of anticipation surrounding the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 reaches a fever pitch, as both popular opinion and news sources weigh in with their predictions for the crucial showdown between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, the global environment remains concerned about the ongoing climate change, with leaders and activists using this high-profile sports event to draw attention to the urgency of addressing environmental challenges.
