The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to battle for the last time before the playoffs of the 2025 IPL season begin. Both teams are in the top four and aiming to take the top spot in the points table from Gujarat Titans (GT).
PBKS are close with 17 points and have a real chance if their players perform well. MI are also in contention today, coming off a strong win in their last match against Delhi Capitals (DC), with standout performances by Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav.
Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at this venue has exceeded the 200 mark. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first and aim to set a high total, putting pressure on the opposition.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have faced each other in 32 matches, with MI winning 17 times while PBKS have emerged victorious on 14 occasions. One match ended in a tie.
Top 3 Fantasy Picks
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
This season, Suryakumar has once again impressed with his consistency and ability to score under pressure. He has been a vital part of MI’s batting lineup and is expected to deliver once again.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
The PBKS skipper has led from the front, both in terms of leadership and run-scoring. He has accumulated 488 runs in 13 games so far and will be a key player for PBKS in this crucial match.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
After missing the initial matches due to injury, Bumrah’s return has been a game-changer for MI. In the nine matches he has played so far, the right-arm fast bowler has picked up 16 wickets, including a stellar performance of 3/12 in the last game.
Fantasy XI
Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Porel (WK), Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Will Jacks, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah (VC).
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