PBKS vs MI Live, IPL 2025 Q2: Covers Off, Punjab Kings Bowl First

Yuzvendra Chahal, the ₹18 crore spinner, returns to Punjab Kings' playing XI as skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad. PBKS were outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, while MI edged past Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting Eliminator on Friday. The two teams have clashed 32 times in IPL history, with MI leading the head-to-head 17-15.

A dominant Mumbai Indians will pose a tough test for a shaken Punjab Kings in a virtual semifinal when the two teams clash in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to bounce back after a heavy eight-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, which may have dented their confidence. Now, they face a do-or-die match as they chase their first-ever IPL title.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are moving closer to a potential sixth championship after a convincing win in the Eliminator, eliminating the title favourites Gujarat Titans.

History favors Mumbai Indians, who have a stronger record in IPL knockouts compared to the remaining teams, giving Hardik Pandya’s side an edge.

However, the key challenge for Mumbai’s coach Mahela Jayawardene will be to keep his team focused and organized—a task he has managed impressively since taking charge of a side that finished last in the previous season.