IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: MI vs PBKS Prediction and Betting Tips
MI vs PBKS, the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025, is set to be played on June 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. MI defeated GT by 20 runs in the Eliminator to keep their hopes alive for a sixth IPL title. On the other hand, PBKS lost Qualifier 1 against RCB by a huge margin and are eager to bounce back in this game. Notably, MI had never won in Ahmedabad, while PBKS had never lost at the venue. Check out the MI vs PBKS prediction, H2H, pitch report, and more details.
MI vs PBKS prediction: MI to win
Key Stats
- MI won 3 out of their last 5 matches.
- PBKS won just 1 of their last 3 games, and that too against MI.
- PBKS defeated MI in their previous encounter by 7 wickets.
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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| PBKS | 7 wickets | 26 May 2025 |
| MI | 9 runs | 18 Apr 2024 |
| MI | 6 wickets | 03 May 2023 |
| PBKS | 13 runs | 22 Apr 2023 |
| PBKS | 12 runs | 13 Apr 2022 |
Pitch Report
MI vs PBKS, the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025, is set to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The pitch here is often a good batting surface. In a total of 42 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 20, while the chasing team emerged victorious 21 times.
Results of the last two matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
CSK vs GT (May 25, 2025) – CSK won by 83 runs
| CSK | 230/5 |
| GT | 147/10 |
LSG vs GT (May 22, 2025) – LSG won by 33 runs
| LSG | 235/2 |
| GT | 202/9 |
Mumbai Indians preview
Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the Eliminator thanks to an amazing 81-run inning from Rohit Sharma and an outstanding spell from Jasprit Bumrah. The batting lineup of the team has been amazing, with every player looking in form. They have batters like Jonny Bairstow, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, and Hardik Pandya. However, their bowling struggled a bit in the last two games. Bumrah will be a key for them in this game. The Kiwi duo, Mitchell Santner and Trent Boult, need to step up.
Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Ashwini Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Trent Boult
Punjab Kings preview
On the other hand, Punjab Kings lost Qualifier 1 to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets. The batting lineup of the team struggled a lot against the RCB bowlers, managed to score only 101 runs. However, they have done so well in the league stage. Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Josh Inglis need to fire in this match to stop the MI bowlers. The bowling lineup of the team has been inconsistent throughout the season. Still, there is no official confirmation of the availability of Yuzvendra Chahal.
Predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh
MI vs PBKS: Who will win?
The match will be an exciting contest between two strong teams. However, given their current form, better-balanced squad, and a playoff-tested bowling lineup, MI is likely to win this match.
