Punjab Kings faces mighty Mumbai Indians
2025.06.01
MI is the team with the advantage when PBKS and MI rematch on Sunday in the Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The two teams have chosen quite different routes in the days after Punjab Kings easily defeated Mumbai Indians in an IPL league stage match.
Since then, MI has triumphed against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, while PBKS has fallen to a crushing eight-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1.
MI is the team with the advantage when PBKS and MI rematch on Sunday in the Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
MI would be quite happy to see Rohit Sharma succeeding. With the help of a few catch reprieves, the seasoned player set MI on the right track on Friday with a magnificent 81 against GT.
Ryan Rickelton’s opening place was nicely covered by Jonny Bairstow. Bairstow got off to a fast start with a 47 off 22 balls.
MI’s hitting depth will make PBKS nervous. With the explosive power of Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Naman Dhir, a massive score is likely if the PBKS bowlers have a bad day.
In terms of bowling, MI possesses Jasprit Bumrah, the ultimate cheat code. The pacer has the ability to change the course of a match quickly; on Friday, he dismissed Washington Sundar with a peach.
PBKS must immediately make amends for their horrifying performance against RCB. The batting unit was hauled out for 101 after mysteriously freezing.
Shreyas Iyer, the captain, will be eager to lead and set the example. Even if the team’s recent collapse raises questions about its championship history, PBKS does bat deep.
Players like Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, and Priyansh Arya must put everything negativity out of their heads and play their natural attacking style.
The side batting first has only failed to reach the 200-run mark once in the seven games played here this season. There will be an exciting run feast.
@charith rajapaksha
