Punjab Kings will face Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 1 June. Know the three key player battles to watch out for in Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL Qualifier 2 right here.
Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings topped the league but lost the first qualifier heavily to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They must win this match to reach the final.
Mumbai Indians stayed alive by beating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, powered by Rohit Sharma’s bat and Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling.
Punjab Kings Vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2, IPL 2025: Three Key Player Battles To Watch
Suryakumar Yadav vs Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has often been a tough opponent for Suryakumar Yadav in Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings clashes. The Indian pacer has taken SKY’s wicket twice in just 35 balls while conceding only 42 runs. Although Suryakumar maintains a decent strike rate, Arshdeep clearly holds the upper hand in their head-to-head battles.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Marcus Stoinis
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the world’s top pacers and was brilliant in Mumbai Indians’ recent Eliminator win over Gujarat Titans, delivering unplayable balls that left batsmen struggling.
Marcus Stoinis, though not batting in that match, showed intent in Punjab Kings’ Qualifier 1 and holds a decent record against Bumrah, scoring 54 runs off 55 balls. However, Bumrah has dominated this rivalry, dismissing Stoinis four times in 11 T20 matches, keeping his strike rate below 100.
Yuzvendra Chahal vs Hardik Pandya
The contest between Hardik Pandya and Yuzvendra Chahal heavily favors the spinner. Chahal has consistently outsmarted Hardik, taking his wicket four times while giving away just 71 runs in 74 balls. Maintaining an economy rate below six and claiming a wicket every 18.5 balls, Chahal is a tough challenge. Hardik must stay sharp and cautious during the middle overs to counter this threat.
