IPL 2025: Exciting Clash Between PBKS and MI
The Punjab Kings will take on the Mumbai Indians in Match 69 of the Indian Premier League. The match is set for 7:30 pm at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Why This Match Matters
Both teams have secured their spots in the IPL 2025 playoffs. But today’s match is crucial for their final standings.
- PBKS are second in the table with 17 points from 13 matches.
- MI are fourth with 16 points from the same number of matches.
The Impact of Today’s Match
The losing team will drop out of the top two. This means they will have to play the high-pressure Eliminator match.
The winner will have a better chance of finishing in the top two. This means they will play the more forgiving Qualifier 1 match.
However, the winner’s fate also depends on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB is third with 17 points. They must not beat the Lucknow Super Giants for the winner to secure a top-two spot.
A Historic Rivalry: PBKS vs MI
The PBKS vs MI rivalry has seen 32 matches in the IPL. MI, the five-time champions, have the upper hand.
In their last meeting in IPL 2024, MI won.
Key Stats Before the Match
Head-to-Head Record
- Total matches: 32
- MI wins: 17
- PBKS wins: 15
- Last result: MI won by 9 runs (April 18, 2024)
PBKS’s Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Total matches: 8
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 3
MI’s Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Total matches: 11
- Wins: 6
- Losses: 5
Top Run Scorers in PBKS vs MI Matches
- Rohit Sharma (MI): 602 runs in 24 innings, average 27.36, strike rate 132.59, highest score 79*
- Kieron Pollard (MI): 539 runs in 23 innings, average 38.50, strike rate 162.34, highest score 83
- Shaun Marsh (PBKS): 526 runs in 12 innings, average 47.81, strike rate 132.49, highest score 81
Top Wicket Takers in PBKS vs MI Matches
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 23 wickets in 16 innings, economy rate 6.26, average 16.52, best figures 3/15
- Lasith Malinga (MI): 22 wickets in 14 innings, economy rate 8.00, average 20.00, best figures 4/22
- Piyush Chawla (MI/PBKS): 19 wickets in 13 innings, economy rate 7.27, average 18.00, best figures 3/24
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