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Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last match, and that result has complicated their path to a top-two finish in the league stage. Despite the setback, PBKS remained in second place with 17 points from 13 games and a net run rate of +0.327.
They now face another already-qualified side, Mumbai Indians (MI), in their final league match on 26 May in Jaipur. MI currently sit in fourth place with 16 points from 13 games and a significantly stronger net run rate of +1.292. With both teams still in contention for a top-two finish, a thrilling contest awaits the fans.
Match details
Fixture: Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings
Date & Time: May 26, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
PBKS Probable XI
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are expected to continue opening the innings for PBKS, with Josh Inglis likely coming in at number three. Inglis looked in good touch in the last game against DC, as did skipper Shreyas Iyer, who smashed a fluent fifty. Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis also impressed with a blistering unbeaten 44 off just 16 balls.
Although Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh didn’t have the best outing, both are expected to retain their spots in the playing XI. Alongside Stoinis, the two other pace-bowling all-rounders—Marco Jansen and Azmatullah Omarzai—are also set to feature.
Arshdeep Singh will continue to lead the pace attack, while Harpreet Brar remains their primary spin option. Pravin Dubey, who got a chance in the last game, could once again be used as an impact substitute.
Head-to-Head record
MI | PBKS | |
32 | Matches Played | 32 |
17 | Won | 14 |
14 | Lost | 17 |
1 | Tied | 1 |
0 | No Results | 0 |
223 | Highest score | 230 |
87 | Lowest score | 119 |
So far, 32 IPL matches have been played between these two sides. Mumbai Indians (MI) hold the edge with 17 wins, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) have come out on top 14 times. One match ended in a tie. In their last five encounters, MI have won three, while PBKS have claimed victory twice.
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