Heading into their respective last games of the season, it's a must-win scenario for both Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians to secure a place in Qualifier 1. And to settle matters, they meet at a neutral ground, the benign surface of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, now the adopted home of the Shreyas Iyer-led side.
At a venue where pitches have historically been slow and massive scores have been challenging to attain, the template has been different this season, with teams batting first having an average score of 200-plus. Punjab Kings have taken little time to warm up to the conditions. Combining the depth and explosiveness, they have breached that mark in their last two outings at the venue, and even with the loss against Delhi Capitals less than 48 hours earlier, they would be well placed to have gotten accustomed to the demands of the conditions ahead of the all-important clash.
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians meet at a time when both can stake a claim to be among the most well-rounded units in the competition. So can the two other teams, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are part of a four-way battle at the top. So little is the difference. And hence, a loss can be quite off-putting, not only for losing the momentum ahead of the playoffs but also for having to take the Eliminator route in pursuit of the title.
There is no dearth of quality and depth on either side, yet one aspect of their game is bound to offer greater excitement—the death overplay. Punjab Kings, with their batting depth likely to feature Marco Jansen at No. 9, have scored at a pace of 11.68 in the death overs this season, more than any other team. In the same phase, MI's bowling attack has also been extremely productive, having picked up most wickets and been the second-most stingy in this phase.
There's more than just the batting muscle and bowling firepower that separates the two teams. The ability to handle pressure. For Mumbai Indians, a team that retained its core, it's about going through the motions they have been through a few times in the past. On the contrary, for Punjab Kings, a team that has pressed the refresh button in order to refresh their hopes, it's a fairly new territory, one that they haven't entered too often. But free of their past baggage, it remains to be seen if the new group can press ahead in the crucial encounter in their bid to achieve what has eluded them for 18 summers.
When: Monday, May 25, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Where: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
What to expect: Contrary to the slow and sluggish pitches in previous seasons, run-scoring has been relatively more straightforward this season. The average score batting first this season is approximately 201, with the 200-run mark breached four times in six games. Both Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have done that. With limited assistance for bowlers, it should pave the way for another high-scoring encounter.
Head-to-head: Mumbai Indians have had a marginal edge over Punjab Kings, with a 17-15 win-loss record. However, both teams have won five games each since 2019.
Team Watch:
Punjab Kings
Injuries/Unavailability: Yuzvendra Chahal sat out the previous game. His availability remains uncertain.
Tactics & Matchups: Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed Hardik Pandya four times in the IPL and conceded only 71 runs in a 74-ball face-off against the big hitter. If Chahal is available for the contest, expect some responsibility in the latter half of MI's innings
Probable XII: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal/Praveen Dubey
Mumbai Indians:
Injuries/Unavailability: There are no reported injuries or unavailability.
Tactics & Matchups: The in-form Shreyas Iyer will be a critical target. He has had a fair bit of success against MI's pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Deepak Chahar in the IPL, averaging 87 against them.
Probable XII: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Did you know:
- The catching efficiency at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, in IPL 2025 has been 60%, the lowest among all venues, with 28 dropped catches (the most).
- Punjab Kings' average first innings score this season has been 204. They have also racked up the joint-most (7) 200-plus totals by any team in a single T20 competition.
- Mumbai Indians have bagged the most wickets in the death overs (33) and boast of the best average (15.48), strike rate (9.6), and lowest boundary percentage (19.49%). Their economy rate of 9.64 in this period is only bettered by KKR (9.24).
Squads:
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton (w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs
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PBKS vs MI Form Guide
PBKS - Won 8 of their last 13 matches
MI - Won 8 of their last 13 matches
PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XI
PBKS Playing XI
No injury updates
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Shashank Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar (impact)
MI Playing XI
No injury updates
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Karn Sharma (impact).
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He has smashed 361 runs in the last 13 matches. Prabhsimran Singh is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match. He has smashed 403 runs in the last 12 matches.
Batters
Shreyas Iyer
Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Suryakumar Yadav was in exceptional form in the last match and will try to continue the same form. He has smashed 583 runs in just 13 matches. Priyansh Arya is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders Hardik Pandya
Will Jacks and Hardik Pandya are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Hardik Pandya will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 161 runs and taken 13 wickets in the last 12 matches. Marcus Stoinis is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Arshdeep Singh
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Trent Boult and Arshdeep Singh. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue, and the latter has taken 16 wickets in the last 12 matches. Jasprit Bumrah is another good bowler for today's match.
PBKS vs MI match captain and vice-captain choices
Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is one of the most crucial picks from Mumbai Indians as the pitch is expected to support batters. He will bat in the top order and is in great form. He has smashed 583 runs in the last 13 matches of the tournament.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is one of the most crucial picks from the Punjab Kings squad. He is in top-notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has smashed 463 runs in the last 12 matches.
5 Must-Picks for PBKS vs MI, 69th Match
Shreyas Iyer
Prabhsimran Singh
Hardik Pandya
Suryakumar Yadav
Ryan Rickelton
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making top-order batters and all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: P Singh, R Rickelton Batters: S Iyer, P Arya, S Yadav, R Sharma
All-rounders: W Jacks, H Pandya
Bowlers: A Singh, T Boult, J Bumrah
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: P Singh, R Rickelton
Bowlers: A Singh, T Boult, J Bumrah, Y Chahal
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