Mumbai Indians Eye Seventh IPL Final in Qualifier 2
Mumbai Indians are gearing up for their next big match. They will take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 this Sunday. The game is set to happen at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match is their shot at reaching the IPL final for the seventh time. They just beat Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, so they’re all set.
Punjab Kings’ Path to Qualifier 2
Punjab Kings had a great run in the league stage. They topped the table. But they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Winning the IPL after the Eliminator is tough. Yet, Mumbai Indians have what it takes to pull it off.
Winning the IPL After the Eliminator
Only one team has won the IPL after winning the Eliminator. That was Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016. They were third in the points table. They beat Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders to reach the final. Then they won against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight runs.
KKR’s Near Miss
Kolkata Knight Riders almost did the same in 2021. They finished fourth in the league stage. They beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. But they lost to Chennai Super Kings in the final.
If Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings on Sunday, they will be the first team to reach the final after winning the Eliminator since 2021.
Understanding the Eliminator in IPL
The Eliminator in IPL is a key match. It’s played between the teams that come third and fourth after the league stage. The winner of this match moves on to Qualifier 2.
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