In the high-stakes Qualifier 2 clash of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 01, 2025. With a place in the final at stake, both teams were determined to deliver a memorable performance. Mumbai Indians, known for their formidable batting lineup and championship pedigree, squared off against a resurgent Punjab Kings outfit eager to secure their maiden IPL title shot. The stage was set for an electrifying contest under the floodlights in Ahmedabad, where every run and wicket carried immense significance.
Start: 19:30 First Session: 19:30-21:00 Interval: 21:00-21:15 Second Session: 21:15-22:45
Match Day
1 June 2025 – Night (20-over match)
MI Player Replacement (Impact Player)
Ashwani Kumar in, Rohit Sharma out (1st innings, 19.6 ov)
PBKS Player Replacement (Impact Player)
Prabhsimran Singh in, Yuzvendra Chahal out (1st innings, 16.6 ov)
Match Overview:
The Qualifier 2 match of the IPL 2025 season was played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 1, 2025. Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field first, setting the stage for an intense showdown under the floodlights. Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 203/6 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to key contributions from Jonny Bairstow (38), Tilak Varma (44), Suryakumar Yadav (44), and a quick-fire cameo from Naman Dhir (37). Despite a few quick wickets in the latter part of their innings, MI kept the momentum going with a solid run rate of over 10. In reply, Punjab Kings’ bowlers shared the spoils, with Azmatullah Omarzai taking 2 wickets while Jamieson, Stoinis, Vyshak, and Chahal each picked up one wicket to keep the Mumbai Indians in check. Shreyas Iyer’s composed knock later in the chase earned him the Player of the Match award, propelling Punjab Kings into the final of IPL 2025. The match was a thrilling contest of high-quality cricket, reflecting the intensity and excitement of the IPL playoffs.
Did not bating: Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece TopleyÂ
Fall of the wicket:
Wicket No.
Score
Batsman
Over
1
19
Rohit Sharma
2.2
2
70
Jonny Bairstow
6.6
3
142
Suryakumar Yadav
13.5
4
142
Tilak Varma
14.1
5
180
Hardik Pandya
17.6
6
197
Naman Dhir
19.3
Punjab kings On Bowlling:
Bowler
O
M
R
W
ECON
0s
4s
6s
WD
NB
Arshdeep Singh
4
0
44
0
11.00
4
7
0
2
0
Kyle Jamieson
4
0
30
1
7.50
8
2
1
1
0
Marcus Stoinis
1
0
14
1
14.00
3
1
1
0
1
Azmatullah Omarzai
4
0
43
2
10.75
7
5
1
1
0
Vijaykumar Vyshak
3
0
30
1
10.00
6
1
1
0
1
Yuzvendra Chahal
4
0
39
1
9.75
7
2
3
0
0
Punjab Kings Innging:
Batting
R
B
M
4s
6s
SR
Priyansh Arya
20
10
26
2
1
200.00
Prabhsimran Singh
6
9
10
1
0
66.66
Josh Inglis â€
38
21
27
5
2
180.95
Shreyas Iyer (c)
87*
41
73
5
8
212.19
Nehal Wadhera
48
29
39
4
2
165.51
Shashank Singh
2
3
6
0
0
66.66
Marcus Stoinis
2*
2
14
0
0
100.00
Extras
4
Total
207/5 (19 Overs, RR: 10.89)
Did not bat: Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep SinghÂ
Fall of the wicket:
Wicket No.
Score
Batsman
Over
1
13
Prabhsimran Singh
2.1
2
55
Priyansh Arya
5.1
3
72
Josh Inglis
7.5
4
156
Nehal Wadhera
15.4
5
169
Shashank Singh
16.4
Mumbai Indians On Bowlling:
Bowler
O
M
R
W
ECON
0s
4s
6s
WD
NB
Trent Boult
4
0
38
1
9.50
9
7
0
1
0
Reece Topley
3
0
40
0
13.33
6
2
4
0
0
Jasprit Bumrah
4
0
40
0
10.00
6
3
2
0
0
Ashwani Kumar
4
0
55
2
13.75
9
2
6
2
1
Mitchell Santner
2
0
15
0
7.50
1
1
0
0
0
Hardik Pandya
2
0
19
1
9.50
4
2
1
0
0
Match result:
In a high-stakes Qualifier 2 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings triumphed over Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets with 6 balls to spare. Chasing a daunting target of 204, PBKS rode on Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant unbeaten knock of 87 off 41 balls to clinch the victory in 19 overs. Earlier, Mumbai Indians had set a competitive total of 203/6, bolstered by steady contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. However, despite Mumbai’s strong batting display, the Punjab Kings’ batting lineup held its nerve, ultimately sealing a memorable win that propelled them into the IPL 2025 final.
