IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2

Punjab Kings will cross swords with the Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier of the IPL 2025 season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1.

PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, was at the pole position in the points table with nine wins and four losses, picking up 19 points. Meanwhile, MI, led by Hardik Pandya, settled for the fourth rank with eight wins and six losses, accumulating 16 points.

While PBKS suffered an eight-wicket defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, Mumbai Indians secured a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator to make it to the second Qualifier.

Speaking about the head-to-head record, these two sides have played against each other on 33 occasions. While PBKS secured 16 wins, MI bagged the lead with 17 victories.

On that note, let’s take a look at the three players to watch out for in the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians affair, Qualifier 2.

3 Players to watch out for in PBKS vs MI, Qualifier

1. Shreyas Iyer

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has been consistently scoring runs. However, he failed to live up to the expectations in the first qualifier. Nevertheless, he would be aiming to turn the tables in this must-win encounter against MI.

Moving into the details of his stats this season, Iyer has accumulated 516 runs from 15 innings at an average of 46.90 and a strike rate of 170.86 with five fifty-plus scores. He has the highest score of unbeaten 97 against the Titans.

2. Suryakumar Yadav

Mumbai Indians top-order batter Suryakumar Yadav is another player to keep a keen eye on in this crucial game. He has been consistently scoring runs for the franchise since the start of the season, and he would be hoping to put another match-winning score for his side.

Speaking about his numbers, SKY has accumulated 673 runs from 15 innings, and he has the perfect chance to win the orange cap. He has amassed these runs at an average of 67.30 and a strike rate of 167.83 with five fifty-plus scores.

3. Jasprit Bumrah

Mumbai Indians star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is our third player to watch out for in this game between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians. He can bowl crucial overs in the powerplay and middle overs to turn the game upside down.

Delving into the details of his numbers, Bumrah has racked up 18 wickets from 11 games at an average of 15.33 and an economy of 6.36, which is quite impressive. He has the best bowling figures of 4/22 against the Lucknow Super Giants.

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