For MI, this scenario heightens the stakes, as any rain-induced cancellation would end their tournament run abruptly
PBKS have been without veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the past few matches due to a wrist issue, while MI continue to monitor the fitness of pace bowler Deepak Chahar.
Dive into the key player battles and probable line-ups ahead of Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Use these insights to build your fantasy team for this high-stakes clash.
Mumbai Indians, who finished fourth in the standings, come into this match with a few key overseas players unavailable.
Key stats Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2025: Matches played: 7; Matches won batting first: 6; Matches won batting second: 1; Lowest total defended: 196; Highest target chased: 204
Who will win IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 on June 1-PBKS or MI? Business Standard break down head-to-head stats, playoff records, and Ahmedabad pitch advantage to make a prediction.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the Qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. The winner of Qualifier 2 will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final
The highest successful run chase against Mumbai Indians in the IPL came back in 2020 when Rajasthan Royals chased down 196 in Abu Dhabi.
Ponting also noted Arshdeep's success with the new ball in the IPL, where he has consistently troubled batsmen during powerplays
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 LIVE Updates: Both PBKS and MI will be looking to take their maiden title hunt to the final with a win today
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) lowest score in IPL history is 49. Punjab Kings defended 111-run target in IPL 2025 at new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur
Check all the details related to the streaming and broadcast of the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match between the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore here
In the event of rain disrupting the match, the IPL has provisions in place. For playoff matches, including Qualifier 1, there is an additional 120 minutes (two hours) available to complete the match
Key stats at new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur (In T20s since 2023) - Mat: 16, Bat 1st Won: 10, Bat 2nd Won: 6, Av 1st Inns Score: 173/6, Lowest Total Defended: 111, Highest successful run chase: 175
Check out the players' match-up ahead of the PBKS vs RCB match here. The players' battle stats will help you create Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru fantasy playing 11 based on facts
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will square off in Qualifier 1, each aiming to end a long wait for their maiden IPL title.
Mullanpur Stadium in Chandigarh will host the Qualifier 1 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 29
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IPL 2025 playoffs will begin on May 29 with Qualifier 1 followed by Eliminator (May 30) and Qualifier 2 (June 1). The IPL 2025 final between winner of both Qualifiers will take place on June 3
Mumbai Indians opener Ryan Rickelton admitted that the seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings was a "wake-up call," but was confident that the five-time champions have what it takes to win the IPL Eliminator. Mumbai missed a chance to seal a top-two finish, faltering in their final league game against PBKS on Monday. The defeat now sets them up for the Eliminator on Thursday, where they will face either Gujarat Titans or Sunrisers Hyderabad. "They outplayed us so it was a bit of a wake-up call," Rickelton said at the post-match press conference. Invited to bat first, MI posted an underwhelming 184/7, which the Kings chased down with nine balls to spare. The wicketkeeper batter acknowledged that Mumbai have areas to fine-tune ahead of the knockouts. "It's not the end of the world. In all honesty, the team is clicking very nicely we just need to sharpen up one or two things with the bat, ball, and in the field as well. "We've got the skills and group to win the Eliminator. The guys wi