The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heading into a thrilling climax as Punjab Kings (PBKS) prepare to take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner of this high-voltage encounter will advance to the grand finale to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru filled with cricketing icons like Virat Kohli on June 3.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians
Punjab will come into this do-or-die clash with mixed momentum. Despite a strong group-stage performance, their eight-wicket drubbing at the hands of Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 exposed some key vulnerabilities, especially under pressure. The crushing defeat may have dented their morale, but with a chance to reach their first-ever IPL final, PBKS have everything to play for.
On the other hand, Mumbai will arrive with renewed purpose after delivering a commanding performance in the Eliminator. They knocked out title favourites Gujarat Titans with a clinical 20-run victory, signaling their intent to add a sixth IPL title to their trophy cabinet. Hardik Pandya’s men appear to have hit their stride at just the right moment, with momentum, experience, and big-match temperament firmly on their side. With one team aiming to break new ground and the other chasing legacy, Qualifier 2 promises to be a fiercely contested battle with everything on the line.
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PBKS vs MI: Head-to-Head record
Over the course of 33 IPL encounters, Mumbai hold a slender advantage with 17 victories, while Punjab are close behind with 16 wins, a testament to the competitive nature of this rivalry. The head-to-head equation sets the stage for a compelling face-off in Qualifier 2, where both teams have everything to gain.
- Total matches: 32
- MI won:17
- PBKS won: 15
- Ties/no result: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium: T20 Stats & Records
- Total matches: 30
- Matches won by batting first: 14
- Matches won by batting second: 16
- Highest team total: 233/3 by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (May 26, 2023)
- Lowest team total: 114 all out by Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (April 2, 2023)
- Highest successful chase: 207/7 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans (April 9, 2023)
- Lowest total defended: 130/8 by Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (May 2, 2023)
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