Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 today, June 1, in Ahmedabad.
Here are the top 3 battles to watch out for in today’s high-stakes Qualifier 2 clash between PBKS and MI in IPL 2025:
Suryakumar Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Surya is batting like a dream this season, with 673 runs from 15 matches at an average of 67.30 and a strike rate of 167.83. Chahal’s season turned around during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he single-handedly won the game for PBKS.
Surya has faced 71 balls from Chahal and scored 83 runs at a strike rate of 116.90 while being dismissed three times in the IPL. Chahal has managed to contain Surya from playing too many big shots. This middle-overs battle could significantly impact the match.
Marcus Stoinis vs Jasprit Bumrah
Stoinis is having an ordinary IPL season, while Bumrah is enjoying yet another fantastic one, with 18 wickets from 11 matches. Stoinis has a poor record against the premier Indian pacer. Bumrah has bowled 36 deliveries to the Australian batter, conceding only 28 runs at a strike rate of 77.77 in the IPL so far, while dismissing him three times.
Hardik Pandya vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Hardik has historically struggled against Chahal in the IPL. His strike rate against Chahal is significantly lower than his overall IPL career strike rate. He has scored 71 runs off 74 balls against Chahal, getting out four times at a strike rate of just 95.94 in the IPL. Hence, a battle in the middle overs will be crucial.
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