🏏 Qualifier 2: MI vs PBKS – Clash of Titans! | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Prediction

As the IPL 2025 journey nears its thrilling end, Qualifier 2 promises an electrifying battle between two heavyweights – Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). With just one win away from the grand finale, both teams are set to leave it all on the field. Here's a detailed match preview with pitch insights, possible playing XI, fun trivia, and bold predictions!

📍 Match Details:

Match: Qualifier 2 – MI vs PBKS

Date: 1 June 2025, Sunday

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Time: 7:30 PM IST

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🏟️ Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad pitch is known for its dual nature – one end offers decent pace and bounce, while the other end is slightly slower, aiding spinners. In recent matches:

First innings average score: 170-180

Batting second is slightly easier due to dew factor.

Expect power-hitters to enjoy the bounce, but spinners will come into play in the middle overs. (Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stonis, Naman Dhir)

Ideal decision: Bowl first after winning the toss.

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🔍 Head-to-Head: MI vs PBKS

Matches Played: 32

MI Wins: 18

PBKS Wins: 14

Recent encounters have been high-scoring thrillers, often decided in the final overs. Don’t blink!

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🧢 Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI):

1. Rohit Sharma 

2. Jonny Bairstow  (WK)✈️

3. Suryakumar Yadav

4. Tilak Varma

5. Naman Dhir

6. Hardik Pandya

7. Mitchell Santer✈️

8. Deepak Chahar / Raj Bawa

9. Jasprit Bumrah

10. Trent Boult✈️

11. Gleeson/ Reece Topley✈️

Strength: Big-match experience, lethal pace attack.

Concern: Middle-order consistency.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS):

1. Josh Inglis✈️

2. Priyansh Arya

3. Prabhsimran Singh

4. S Iyer

5. Nehal Wadhera

6. Marcus stonis✈️

7. Shashank Singh

8. Harpreet Brar

9. Kyle Jamison✈️

10. Y Chahal 

11. Arshdeep Singh

Strength: Aggressive top-order, all-round options.

Concern: Bowling at the death.

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🎉 Fun Facts – Did You Know?

MI has reached the IPL Final 6 times – most in history.

PBKS has never won an IPL trophy – could this be their year?

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🔮 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

This one’s hard to call. MI brings playoff pedigree, while PBKS is hungry for glory. It might boil down to key moments – Bumrah’s spell or Priyansh Arya ’s sixes.

Our Prediction:

✅ Mumbai Indians to win – if they bowl first.

🔥 Watch out for Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh – game-changers!

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📢 Final Thoughts:

Whether you're a MI Paltan loyalist or a #SaddaPunjab supporter, this Qualifier 2 is set to be a blockbuster. Keep your snacks ready, your predictions wild, and enjoy the madness of IPL 2025!

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👉 Who do you think will enter the Final – MI or PBKS? 

Comment below!

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