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IPL 2025: Powerhouse MI confront PBKS in Qualifier 2
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has reached its penultimate stage, with the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings gearing up for a high-stakes Qualifier 2 showdown in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The winner of this match will secure a spot in the final, while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.
MI enter this match with renewed confidence following their victory in the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans. Rohit Sharma starred with a majestic 81 to contribute heavily to the team's win. Their batting and bowling departments are clicking in unison at the right time, looking to create hurdles for PBKS. Notably, MI are at their best as they look to carry this momentum into Qualifier 2.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are coming off a defeat in Qualifier 1, which has placed them in a must-win situation. They were routed by fierce RCB, with their batting and bowling struggling to perform. Despite the setback, Kings remain a formidable force. One of the biggest setbacks Punjab has suffered is the absence of all-rounder Marco Jansen, who is not available due to national duties. Heading into this do-or-die clash, Punjab will need to execute their plans effectively to keep their hopes alive.
Head to head
Matches - 33
PBKS won - 16
MI won - 17
Punjab Kings probable XII: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar
Mumbai Indians probable XII: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Richard Gleeson, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar
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