Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-stakes clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1, with a spot in the IPL 2025 final on the line.
PBKS arrive at this stage after a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. In contrast, MI come in with momentum on their side, having outgunned Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring Eliminator.
Pitch Report
The pitches at the Narendra Modi Stadium have favoured batters, but fast bowlers have found some assistance as well. The average first-innings score here this season is around 175. Interestingly, six of the seven matches have been won by teams batting first, making the toss a crucial factor — teams may consider bowling first to chase under pressure.
Head-to-Head Record
PBKS and MI have met 33 times in IPL history. MI hold a narrow edge with 17 wins, while PBKS have claimed victory in 16 encounters, including matches decided via Super Over. Their most recent meeting came during the second-last game of this season’s league phase.
Weather Forecast
Conditions look favourable for uninterrupted play. No rain is expected during the evening, though light showers are forecast for early Monday morning, which won’t impact the match. Expect a hot and dry day in Ahmedabad.
Match Prediction
Punjab’s batting has struggled with losing wickets in bunches — a pattern that has often led to defeat. If they can avoid early collapses, they could challenge MI. However, Mumbai’s depth and experience make them the more balanced and dangerous side heading into this knockout clash.
Where to watch
Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network, and the match can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
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