sanjeev
khelja|27-05-2025
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in the 69th match of IPL 2025. The match will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Even though both teams have qualified for the playoffs, the fixture is of utmost importance as the winning team will fix its spot in the top 2.Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) are placed at the second spot but they will lose that position if they lose. MI, who made a solid comeback in the second half, are placed at the fourth spot.A win here will see them jump to the top position. At one stage, there were doubts over them making it to the second round and they made a spectacular comeback to qualify for the playoffs.Gujarat Titans (GT) sit at the top position presently but they will lose it if the results of other matches don't go their way.
GT lost their last two league stage matches, which jeopardised their chances of finishing in the top two.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are at the third place. They will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday (May 27) and will exactly know what they need to do to finish in top 2.Who won the toss between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians?The toss between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings took place at 7:00 PM IST. PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl first.Is Yuzvendra Chahal playing?Yuzvendra Chahal isn't part of the playing XI in PBKS' game against Mumbai Indians due to an injury. His absence is a big blow to the team. PBKS spent a huge sum of Rs 18 crore on the IPL's highest wicket-taker. Chahal will be available for the playoffs. PBKS will play the qualifier if they win the game and seal a spot in top two.Is Yuzvendra Chahal playing?Yuzvendra Chahal isn't part of the playing XI in PBKS' game against Mumbai Indians due to an injury. His absence is a big blow to the team. PBKS spent a huge sum of Rs 18 crore on the IPL's highest wicket-taker. Chahal will be available for the playoffs. PBKS will play the qualifier if they win the game and seal a spot in top two.