PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2: Stats Reveal The Likely Finalist

Mumbai arrive with momentum, having beaten Gujarat by 20 runs in the Eliminator. Punjab lost to RCB in Qualifier 1, but they secured a top-two finish in the league with strong team performances.

At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab has a slight edge.

Source : PTI

The countdown is on. Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 is set to ignite on June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) for a coveted place in the final. It's experience vs energy, calm vs chaos - and only one team will advance.

PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head: An Even Battle

Across 33 encounters, the rivalry remains incredibly close:

Mumbai Indians: 17 wins

Punjab Kings: 16 wins

Even in the last 5 meetings, there’s been little to separate them - MI leads just 3-2. Clearly, this battle has always been fought on the field, not in the numbers.

Venue Report - Ahmedabad: Advantage Punjab?

At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab has a slight edge.

Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad

Matches: 5 | Wins: 3 | Losses: 2

Batting first wins: 1 | Chasing wins: 2

Highest Score: 243/5 | Lowest Score: 123

Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad

Matches: 5 | Wins: 1 | Losses: 4

Batting first wins: 1 | Chasing wins: 0

Highest Score: 178 | Lowest Score: 152

MI has struggled at this venue, while PBKS has found more success.

Current Form: Momentum Matters

Mumbai Indians arrive with momentum, having beaten Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the Eliminator. Explosive knocks from Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow, backed by Bumrah and Boult's disciplined bowling, set the tone.

Punjab Kings lost to RCB in Qualifier 1, but they secured a top-two finish in the league with strong team performances. Under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, players like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Arshdeep Singh have consistently delivered.

Key Clash: Experience vs Youth

Mumbai Indians: Depend on experienced match-winners like Bumrah and Boult to control the game under pressure.

Punjab Kings: Bring aggressive batting, youthful energy, and fearless intent.

MI will look to dismantle PBKS's top order early. Punjab, on the other hand, will aim to attack from ball one and put MI’s bowling under pressure.

Statistically, it's a tight contest. PBKS has a better venue record, MI brings playoff experience. If it comes down to composure, MI may hold the edge. But Punjab's unpredictability make them a real threat.