Match no. 69th of IPL 2025 is taking place between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI). After securing a playoff spot, both teams will be playing to finish the season in a better position. The match will take place on May 26 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. PBKS are still in the second spot with 17 points. With the recent defeat to Delhi Capitals, the game against MI becomes a must-win game for the team. A defeat here can put them in an eliminator match.
For Hardik Pandya's side, a win against PBKS can help them jump to the second spot. Currently, Mumbai Indians are in fourth place with 16 points. In the last five games, MI has lost only one, and a win over Delhi Capitals will boost the morale of the team for the last league game. The Mumbai Indians have won 17 of the 32 meetings between the two teams in IPL history, while the Punjab Kings have won 14.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Team Analysis:
Punjab Kings:
If they bat first, PBKS hopes to achieve a high total thanks to their strong top order, which includes Josh Inglis and Shreyas Iyer. Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen's all-around skills offer depth, and Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal's bowling attack is anticipated to put MI's batting order under pressure. Shreyas Iyer's side has lost only one game in the last five matches.
Mumbai Indians:
The seasoned duo of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma is MI's batting core. The side is balanced by Hardik Pandya's versatility. The bowling unit is led by Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, will be essential in getting wickets of PBKS's aggressive batter at the right time. With a good run in the league, Mumbai Indians will be hoping to win the game to end the league stage on a winning note.
Match Details:
Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 69
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date and Time: 26th May 2025, 7:30 PM
Live Coverage Details: Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report:
Both batters and bowlers usually benefit from the balanced pitch at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. While spinners may be vital in the middle overs, pacers may find some movement early in the game. Here, first-inning scores often range from 160 to 170.
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