πππππ :βββ Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians β
ππππ : May 26,Mondayβ
ππππ : 19:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Indiaβ
ππππππππππ : βIndian Premier League, 2025βββ
Punjab will look to Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh to kick things off once moreβthe pair have been in excellent touch, and the way they begin could decide how this one unfolds.
- Jasprit Bumrah has been on a tear for Mumbaiβheβs picked up 11 wickets in his last four games and added real edge to their bowling lineup.
- In Jaipur, a total around 210-215 gives the bowling side a fair shot. Anything under 200, though, makes defending much tougher.
- Mumbaiβs Suryakumar Yadav is just 17 runs away from the 600-mark this seasonβheβs been piling them on game after game.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PBKS vs MI Match Prediction & Analysis
Weβre into the final stretch of IPL 2025. The top four are locked, but the top two spots are still being fought over β and those positions matter since they give teams two cracks at making the final. Thatβs what keeps matches like Mondayβs Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) clash in Jaipur worth watching. Punjab have 17 points from 13 games and are currently second, while Mumbai sit fourth with 16 from 13.Β Whoever wins this one puts themselves in a strong position to secure a top two finish, depending on how the other matches play out.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings have put in consistent work all season to lock in their playoff berth. But their shot at a top-two finish took a dent after a loss to Delhi Capitals. Despite putting up 206-8, their bowlers couldnβt contain the chase, and DC got home with six wickets to spare.
Now theyβre down to one last shot, and itβs against a Mumbai Indians side riding high on form. Punjab will need all parts of their game clicking together if theyβre going to pull it off.
Their batting has been firing throughout the season. Prabhsimran Singh (486 runs from 13 innings) and Priyansh Arya (362 in 13) have given them fast starts at the top. If Punjab is to get this done, theyβll need the same kind of energy again.
Shreyas Iyer has anchored the middle overs nicely, collecting 488 runs from 13 matches at a strike rate of 172.43.Β Heβs been calm under pressure and just came off a fluent 53 from 34 against DC. Nehal Wadhera hasnβt gone big but has pitched in with quick contributions at around a 153 strike rate, often shifting momentum just when itβs needed.
Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have been chipping in too. Stoinis especially has looked dangerous in burstsβlike his explosive 44 off 16 in the last game.
Shashank Singh is another one to watch. Heβs stayed composed in the final overs and pulled off a few turnarounds late in the game.
Bowling has let them down in patches, as seen in their last outing. Arshdeep Singh has been reliable, picking up 16 wickets in 13 games at 8.70 per over. Marco Jansen, though, hasnβt had much of an impact recently.
Yuzvendra Chahal, who sat out the last game, might return for this one. He brings in the ability to break partnerships. If he clicks with Arshdeep and Harpreet Brar, Punjab can give Mumbai a real fight.
Mumbai Indians Preview
Mumbai Indians are through to the playoffs, but theyβll need one more win and some luck elsewhere if theyβre aiming for a top-two slot.
Confidence shouldnβt be an issueβtheyβve bagged seven victories in their last eight games. Up top, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Rohit Sharma have had their ups and downs but have managed to lay decent foundations more often than not.
Where Mumbai have really turned things around is in the middle-order.Β Suryakumar Yadav is in the kind of form that wins tournamentsβ583 runs in 13 games, averaging over 70 and striking at over 170. Heβs coming off a brilliant 73* from 43 balls and looks primed to go big again.Β Tilak Varmaβs keeping the innings moving, while Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir have offered good support with some clutch knocks.
Pandyaβs done a bit with the ball tooβ13 wickets, although heβs gone for a touch over nine per over. Deepak Chahar has picked up 11 but hasnβt quite nailed the end overs.
Trent Boultβs delivered both up front and at the death, and Jasprit Bumrah seems to be getting better with every game since his returnβ16 wickets from just nine outings, with an economy of 6.39.Β If those two click late in the innings, Mumbai could be in a strong spot.
Mitchell Santnerβs recent return to form gives them even more to work withβhis 3 for 11 from four overs against Delhi was match-defining and gives the bowling attack even more balance heading into crunch time.
Weather Conditions
The surface at Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers consistent bounce and carry. Once the initial overs are out of the way, batters will find it easier to play their shots and get into a groove. Spinners might struggle later in the night as dew begins to build. The groundβs small size and setup tend to support aggressive batting and high-scoring games.
Jaipur will be hot and dry, and the forecast doesnβt show any rain. The conditions look stable enough for the game to run without delays.
PBKS vs MI Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 165, but this yearβs pitches have been quite batter-friendly.Β In this match, the team setting the target will aim for something around 210 to give themselves a good shot at defending the total.
Toss: To Bowl
The previous game at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where Delhi comfortably chased down a target of 207 versus Punjab with three balls still remaining and six wickets in hand,Β made it clear that the pitch holds up well from start to finish, making it a ground where chasing makes a lot of sense.