PBKS vs MI, 69th Match IPL 2025: Top-2 battle in playoff race, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings face to face.
Today, in the 69th match of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will face each other. This match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This match will be shown on Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar at 7:30 pm.
Both teams are now fighting to make it to the playoffs. Mumbai Indians have won 7 out of 11 matches while Punjab Kings have won 6 out of 10 matches. This match will prove to be important for both these teams. This match will decide the future of both the teams. Today's match is going to be exciting between the strong batting and bowling of Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.
PBKS vs MI Pitch Report:
A very important league match of IPL 2025 will be played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. This league match will decide which team is going to reach the top-2.
The PBKS vs MI match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. So before the match, let us tell you whether the pitch of this stadium helps the batsmen or the bowlers will be seen taking wickets
Strong competition for place in top-2.
Both the teams will enter the field with the intention of making it to the top two positions in the league stage, because the top-2 teams in the playoffs get two chances to reach the final. In such a situation, today's victory is very important for both the franchises.
Mumbai vs Punjab: Head to Head Statistics.
So far in the history of IPL, 32 matches have been played between these two teams. Of these, Mumbai Indians have won 17 times and Punjab Kings 15 times. The record is marginally in favor of Mumbai, but looking at the current form, the match is going to be very tough.
Important match for Mumbai and Punjab.
Currently, Mumbai Indians are in fourth place with 16 points from 13 matches and their run rate is 1.292. At the same time, Punjab Kings are in second place, having got 17 points from 13 matches, while their run rate is 0.327. Gujarat Titans, who lost to CSK on May 25, may be at the top, but their position may change after the match between Mumbai and Punjab.
Chahal's fitness remains a matter of concern
Yuzvendra Chahal's fitness remains a cause of concern for Punjab Kings ahead of this match. He could not play in the match against Delhi Capitals on 24 May due to injury. Chahal's wrist injury has raised doubts about his taking the field.
The team management is hopeful about his return, but according to sources, his playing is still doubtful. The absence of the experienced spinner could prove to be a big setback for Punjab Kings, especially in such a crucial match where every wicket is precious.
Who will be no 1 between Mumbai and Punjab?
Gujarat Titans, who are at the top of the points table, have 18 points after 14 matches and their run rate has dropped from 0.602 to 0.254. In such a situation, whoever wins between Mumbai and Punjab will leave Gujarat behind and reach number one in the points table. At the same time, the dream of the losing team to make it to the top two will be shattered here.
What is Mumbai's equation?
If Mumbai defeats Punjab Kings, then it will have 18 points in 14 matches. And in that case, due to better run rate, it will leave Gujarat Titans behind. Gujarat Titans will slip to number two. At the same time, Punjab Kings will be seen swinging at number 4 after falling out of the top two.
What is Punjab's equation?
On the other hand, if Punjab defeats Mumbai Indians, then it will have 19 points in 14 matches and it will again reach number one. If this happens, Mumbai Indians will remain where they are in the points table. That means they will remain at their number 4 position. Gujarat Titans will slip to number two in this situation as well.
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