The Punjab Kings will take on Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a spot in the IPL final at stake, this clash promises high-intensity action between two strong units aiming to take the last step towards the championship round.


Punjab Kings have enjoyed a breakthrough season, finishing in the top two of the league table and qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Under skipper Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, the team has found consistency across departments. Their campaign has been marked by a strong core of domestic players and smart overseas additions that have kept the team competitive throughout the season.


With momentum from their recent league-stage win over Mumbai Indians, where they chased down a target with 7 wickets in hand, Punjab will take confidence into this do-or-die encounter. With a balanced lineup, renewed confidence, and the belief built through a consistent campaign, the Kings are just one win away from rewriting history.


What to Expect from the Pitch:

The Narendra Modi Stadium has produced high-scoring games throughout IPL 2025. Batters have enjoyed the consistent bounce and quick outfield, making 200-plus totals a frequent occurrence. With dew playing a role in evening games, captains have preferred chasing at this venue, and that trend could continue.

Head to Head:

The two teams have clashed 32 times in the IPL. Mumbai Indians hold a narrow lead with 17 wins, while Punjab Kings have won 15. Their most recent meeting saw Punjab register a convincing 7-wicket victory, adding to their belief heading into this crucial knockout.

Punjab Kings Squad:

Harnoor Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Josh Inglis (wk), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey, Kyle Jamieson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Mumbai Indians Squad:

Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Charith Asalanka, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Arjun Tendulkar, Raghu Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.