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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 02, 2025, 02:15:28 IST
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MI vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Ahmedabad Weather updates: Shreyas Iyer shines as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians to enter final
MI vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Punjab Kings sealed their place in the IPL final for the first time since 2014 with a commanding five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, thanks to a sensational unbeaten 87 off 41 balls from captain Shreyas Iyer.
Chasing a stiff target of 204 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Iyer led from the front, smashing eight sixes and guiding his team home with an over to spare. The victory ensured that the IPL will crown a new champion in its 18th season, as Punjab set up a clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3.
IPL 2025 POINTS TABLE | IPL Schedule 2025
The chase was set up by Josh Inglis (38 off 21), who took 20 runs off a Jasprit Bumrah over, and Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29), who stitched an 84-run partnership with Iyer.
Earlier, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 203/6, with Tilak Varma (44), Suryakumar Yadav (44), and Naman Dhir (37 off 18) playing key roles. Jonny Bairstow chipped in with a brisk 38 after Rohit Sharma fell early.
Punjab’s bowlers, led by Azmatullah Omarzai (2/43), chipped in with crucial strikes. Yuzvendra Chahal, Kyle Jamieson, and Vyshak Vijaykumar took a wicket each. But the night belonged to Iyer, who delivered when it mattered most.
Chasing a stiff target of 204 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Iyer led from the front, smashing eight sixes and guiding his team home with an over to spare. The victory ensured that the IPL will crown a new champion in its 18th season, as Punjab set up a clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3.
IPL 2025 POINTS TABLE | IPL Schedule 2025
The chase was set up by Josh Inglis (38 off 21), who took 20 runs off a Jasprit Bumrah over, and Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29), who stitched an 84-run partnership with Iyer.
Earlier, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 203/6, with Tilak Varma (44), Suryakumar Yadav (44), and Naman Dhir (37 off 18) playing key roles. Jonny Bairstow chipped in with a brisk 38 after Rohit Sharma fell early.
Punjab’s bowlers, led by Azmatullah Omarzai (2/43), chipped in with crucial strikes. Yuzvendra Chahal, Kyle Jamieson, and Vyshak Vijaykumar took a wicket each. But the night belonged to Iyer, who delivered when it mattered most.
22:25 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: OUT! Jonny falls
MASSIVE BREAKTHROUGH! Vijaykumar Vyshak gives Punjab Kings a big breakthrough by removing in-form Jonny Bairstow.
The pacer got MI opener with the knuckle ball. Jonny moved across to scoop this ball but the ball took the glove and lobbed to wicket-keeper Josh Inglis.
Bairstow scored 38 off 24 balls, with the help of two sixes and three fours.
Timely break for PBKS.
MI 70/2 in 7 overs
The pacer got MI opener with the knuckle ball. Jonny moved across to scoop this ball but the ball took the glove and lobbed to wicket-keeper Josh Inglis.
Bairstow scored 38 off 24 balls, with the help of two sixes and three fours.
Timely break for PBKS.
MI 70/2 in 7 overs
22:25 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Powerplay Highlights - MI 65/1 after 6 overs
* Rain delayed the start, but no overs were lost.
* Arshdeep finds early swing and delivers a tight first over.
* Omarzai drops Rohit (on 3) off Jamieson's bowling.
* Rohit (8) hits a boundary, then falls — Stoinis gets his first wicket of the season.
* Tilak Varma, promoted to No. 3, smacks a six off just his second ball.
* Arshdeep concedes 13 runs in his second over.
* MI bring up their 50 in the 5th over.
* Bairstow targets Omarzai — 15 runs come off the final Powerplay over.
* Arshdeep finds early swing and delivers a tight first over.
* Omarzai drops Rohit (on 3) off Jamieson's bowling.
* Rohit (8) hits a boundary, then falls — Stoinis gets his first wicket of the season.
* Tilak Varma, promoted to No. 3, smacks a six off just his second ball.
* Arshdeep concedes 13 runs in his second over.
* MI bring up their 50 in the 5th over.
* Bairstow targets Omarzai — 15 runs come off the final Powerplay over.
22:20 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Jonny leads MI charge in PP!
4 1 L1 6 Wd 1 1 - Jonny Bairstow (36* off 21) smoked a four and a six off Azmatullah Omarzai to collect 15 runs from the over.
Solid start for MI in this do-or-die match in Ahmedabad.
MI 65/1 after 6 overs
Solid start for MI in this do-or-die match in Ahmedabad.
MI 65/1 after 6 overs
22:13 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: 50 up for Mumbai!
1 0 2 1 1 Wd 1 - Good one from the tall pacer Kyle Jamieson, uses his height well to keep the MI batters on the toes. No boundaries in it and just seven runs, including a slow bouncer.
MI 50/1 after 5 overs
MI 50/1 after 5 overs
22:07 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Big one for MI!
1 Wd 1 4 1 1 4 - Jonny Bairstow (20*) keeps the scoring rate high despite losing Rohit Sharma early. The MI opener smashed two fours off Arsdeep Singh to score 13 runs in the over.
Good, fast start for MI so far.
MI 43/1 after 4 overs
Good, fast start for MI so far.
MI 43/1 after 4 overs
22:03 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Successful over for PBKS!
4 W 2 N6 1 0 L1 - Marcus Stoinis started with a four straight down the ground, but got rid of Rohit Sharma in the very next ball.
Tilak Varma hit a straight six off a no-ball to make an expensive over - 15 off it.
MI 30/1 after 3 overs
Tilak Varma hit a straight six off a no-ball to make an expensive over - 15 off it.
MI 30/1 after 3 overs
21:57 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: OUT! Rohit falls
BIG WICKET! A ball after hitting a four straight down the ground, Rohit Sharma (8) was holed out at deep square leg by Vijaykumar Vyshak off Marcus Stoinis.
First wicket for Stoinis in 13.3 overs in IPL 2025.
MI 19/1 in 2.2 overs
First wicket for Stoinis in 13.3 overs in IPL 2025.
MI 19/1 in 2.2 overs
21:56 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Wow!
Stand and deliver! Rohit Sharma hits it straight down the ground for his first boundary.
MI 19/0 in 2.1 overs
MI 19/0 in 2.1 overs
21:54 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: BOOM!
Jonny Bairstow smokes Kyle Jamieson over deep mid-wicket for a big six. Short and down the leg side, it was easy picking for MI opener.
MI 13/0 in 1.3 overs
MI 13/0 in 1.3 overs
21:50 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Tidy start!
Good, tidy start from Arshdeep Singh. Just three singles and a wide down the leg from the Punjab pacer.
MI 4/0 after 1 over
MI 4/0 after 1 over
21:44 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Here we go!
Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow are out in the middle to start the Mumbai Indians innings.
Arshdeep Singh with the ball for Punjab Kings.
Arshdeep Singh with the ball for Punjab Kings.
21:40 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Updates!
Revised timings:
First innings: 21:45 - 23:15
Interval: 23:15 - 23:25
Second innings: 23:25 - 00:55
First innings: 21:45 - 23:15
Interval: 23:15 - 23:25
Second innings: 23:25 - 00:55
21:28 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Updates! Match to start at 9:45 PM with no overs lost
Punjab Kings have begun their warm-up routines, with their bowlers getting into rhythm on the adjacent practice pitch. Over on the main square, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is seen in conversation with head coach Mahela Jayawardene and umpire Chris Gaffaney. An official update on the start time is here: Match to start at 9:45 PM, no reduction in overs
21:21 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Latest from Ahmedabad!
"It has stopped raining for now. Super soppers are out, so are players from Punjab Kings."
Pic credit: Pratyush Raj (Timesofindia.com reporter in Ahmedabad)
21:18 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Updates!
Rain has stopped in Ahmedabad. The ground staff have started their work on the ground. The covers are still in the middle. Waiting for the new start time from the officials.
21:12 (IST) Jun 01
With rain disrupting proceedings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, fans are eagerly awaiting updates on the start of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. The high-stakes encounter, which will decide who takes on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, has already been delayed due to persistent showers in the city.
But how long can we wait before the match is called off?
According to the IPL 2025 playing conditions, the cut-off time for a full 20-over-per-side match is 9:30 PM IST. This means that as long as the rain stops and the outfield is deemed playable, the match can commence anytime before 9:30 PM without any overs being lost.
But how long can we wait before the match is called off?
According to the IPL 2025 playing conditions, the cut-off time for a full 20-over-per-side match is 9:30 PM IST. This means that as long as the rain stops and the outfield is deemed playable, the match can commence anytime before 9:30 PM without any overs being lost.
21:04 (IST) Jun 01
It has been a frustrating evening for both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) players as rain has played spoilsport in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Earlier, Punjab Kings won the toss and invited Mumbai Indians to bat, with their bowling lineup getting a much-needed boost in the form of Yuzvendra Chahal’s return. MI handed a debut to England’s left-arm pacer Reece Topley.
Pic credit: Pratyush Raj (Timesofindia.com reporter in Ahmedabad)
20:47 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Rain is back!
"It is pouring down now," reports Pratyush Raj from Ahmedabad
Pic credit: Pratyush Raj (Timesofindia.com reporter in Ahmedabad)
20:44 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Shashank Singh on captain Shreyas Iyer
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh in an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com as opened up about captain Shreyas Iyer:
"No, he's a captain who always gives freedom to his players. I mean, he's such a person that he won't differentiate. For example, as I said yesterday, someone like Arshdeep Singh or Yuzi Chahal playing for India, and someone like Harnoor Pannu, who has just played U-23 – he makes sure he treats everyone equally. That's his best quality.
"He is someone who will treat everyone, and when I say everyone, I mean every single person in our team, including the 100-120 staff members, equally.
"He spends time with everyone. He is someone who is extremely positive, exceptionally positive. He never says he can't do this or that; he is very optimistic.
"He will always back you. If you tell him, 'I want to go first and hit everyone,' he will say, 'Go and hit, and hit in the next match too, and hit after that too.' He is someone who will give you that extra freedom.
"As a captain, he is someone who backs his instinct; that's his best trait. He backs his instinct, he will listen to everyone. I've seen a few captains who will just say, 'No, no, don't tell me after the match because something is going on in my mind.' He is someone who will tell you, 'Give me your ideas, and I will surely listen to them, and obviously, if I like it, I will do it.'
"And when the captain says this to you, then obviously, you get the freedom to express yourself. You can give your inputs. And then he listens to that very calmly, even in team meetings and all. He makes sure that the players should speak, rather than him or the support staff. So, that is his best part—that he listens; he is a very good listener.
"I mean, he has his own swag, he has his own aura, and the way he handles everyone. I mean, to people from outside, he's the 'cool guy.'
"He is such a down-to-earth, humble guy. My friends were here to watch my match, and he greeted everyone. They were like, 'He doesn't look like he's such a big player; he's like us.'
"He will joke around with the players; he will pull their leg. So, he is very chill with everyone. That's his best part."
"No, he's a captain who always gives freedom to his players. I mean, he's such a person that he won't differentiate. For example, as I said yesterday, someone like Arshdeep Singh or Yuzi Chahal playing for India, and someone like Harnoor Pannu, who has just played U-23 – he makes sure he treats everyone equally. That's his best quality.
"He is someone who will treat everyone, and when I say everyone, I mean every single person in our team, including the 100-120 staff members, equally.
"He spends time with everyone. He is someone who is extremely positive, exceptionally positive. He never says he can't do this or that; he is very optimistic.
"He will always back you. If you tell him, 'I want to go first and hit everyone,' he will say, 'Go and hit, and hit in the next match too, and hit after that too.' He is someone who will give you that extra freedom.
"As a captain, he is someone who backs his instinct; that's his best trait. He backs his instinct, he will listen to everyone. I've seen a few captains who will just say, 'No, no, don't tell me after the match because something is going on in my mind.' He is someone who will tell you, 'Give me your ideas, and I will surely listen to them, and obviously, if I like it, I will do it.'
"And when the captain says this to you, then obviously, you get the freedom to express yourself. You can give your inputs. And then he listens to that very calmly, even in team meetings and all. He makes sure that the players should speak, rather than him or the support staff. So, that is his best part—that he listens; he is a very good listener.
"I mean, he has his own swag, he has his own aura, and the way he handles everyone. I mean, to people from outside, he's the 'cool guy.'
"He is such a down-to-earth, humble guy. My friends were here to watch my match, and he greeted everyone. They were like, 'He doesn't look like he's such a big player; he's like us.'
"He will joke around with the players; he will pull their leg. So, he is very chill with everyone. That's his best part."
20:37 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: UPDATES!
The drizzle is very light now in Ahmedabad. Players are still on the ground. Ground staff are sitting next to the covers, waiting for the rain to stop completely and they can sprung to action.
20:30 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Playing conditions
When do we start losing overs?
According to the updated IPL Playoffs playing conditions, a full 20-over-a-side match can take place if play begins by 9:40 PM IST.
Any start time beyond that will result in a reduced-overs contest.
According to the updated IPL Playoffs playing conditions, a full 20-over-a-side match can take place if play begins by 9:40 PM IST.
Any start time beyond that will result in a reduced-overs contest.
20:23 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Covers are back!
The covers are back after the drizzle came back as soon as the start time was announced. Now, waiting for a new time for the start. It's very light drizzle, so players are still on the ground.
Pic credit: Pratyush Raj (Timesofindia.com reporter in Ahmedabad)
20:18 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Oh No!
Soon after the start time was announced the drizzle is back and so are the covers. Few players of both teams are still on the ground, warming up. It is not heavy at all.
20:10 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Match to start at 20:25 IST
The umpires are currently conducting a pitch inspection to assess if any moisture has seeped in.
Ricky Ponting also stepped out for his own look at the surface. He pointed out a slightly damp spot, which he discussed with the fourth umpire.
After the assessment, it’s been confirmed that the match will begin at 20:25 IST.
Pic credit: Pratyush Raj (Timesofindia.com reporter in Ahmedabad)
20:05 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Covers are coming off!
Pic credit: Pratyush Raj (Timesofindia.com reporter in Ahmedabad)
20:00 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: GOOD NEWS!
The rain has stopped in Ahmedabad, and players are warming up now.
The main covers are still over the playing area, as the ground staff wait for the signal to remove it.
PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh is going through his warm-up on the ground.
The main covers are still over the playing area, as the ground staff wait for the signal to remove it.
PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh is going through his warm-up on the ground.
19:58 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Chahar having fun in rain
Mumbai Indians seamer Deepak Chahar, who is not playing this match, is having some fun with the ground staffs. The groundmen are out with their respective umbrellas.
19:52 (IST) Jun 01
The start of the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians has been delayed due to rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer had earlier won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to make early inroads on a pitch that has favoured teams batting first this season.
However, just minutes before the scheduled start, dark clouds rolled in and rain began to fall, forcing the ground staff to bring on the covers. For now, fans remain hopeful that the skies will clear and play can begin soon.
19:25 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: BAD NEWS! Rain arrives in Ahmedabad
The entire 30 yards has been covered. The drizzle has eased up a bit, and now the groundmen are in two minds, whether to cover it or not.
19:18 (IST) Jun 01
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken pain killing injections to play in this must-win match for PBKS.
It seems like Deepak Chahar has failed the fitness test. He is yet to recover from his hamstring niggle.
It seems like Deepak Chahar has failed the fitness test. He is yet to recover from his hamstring niggle.
18:59 (IST) Jun 01
IPL Live Score: Dark clouds over the Narendra Modi Stadium
There’s tension in the air.
There’s a final spot on the line.
And now… there are dark clouds looming over the Narendra Modi Stadium.
18:50 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: What if it rains?
What if rain ruins it all?
No reserve day.
No second chance.
If the match is washed out, PBKS march to the final on league table merit (they finished No.1).
The BCCI has added 120 mins of extra time to play out the full game if there’s a weather delay.
Fun fact: If there's a Super Over, the changeover time won’t count towards extra time limits.
18:42 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: MI vs PBKS Stats
The pitch says it loud:
Teams batting first have bossed Ahmedabad this season.
7 matches, avg first innings score: 221
Only one successful run chase (GT chasing 204 vs DC)
The ground's numbers tell a story:
43 IPL matches hosted
21 wins batting first
21 wins chasing
1 tie
But this season, it’s all about bat first, pile on the runs.
Highest total: PBKS 243/5 vs GT (2025)
Lowest total: GT 87 all out vs DC (2024)
Toss drama:
Toss-winners have chosen to field first 31 times:
14 wins | 16 losses | 1 tie
Teams choosing to bat first after winning toss – 12 times:
5 wins | 7 losses
Tactical twist: Despite recent trends, captains still mostly prefer chasing. Will that change now?
Teams batting first have bossed Ahmedabad this season.
7 matches, avg first innings score: 221
Only one successful run chase (GT chasing 204 vs DC)
The ground's numbers tell a story:
43 IPL matches hosted
21 wins batting first
21 wins chasing
1 tie
But this season, it’s all about bat first, pile on the runs.
Highest total: PBKS 243/5 vs GT (2025)
Lowest total: GT 87 all out vs DC (2024)
Toss drama:
Toss-winners have chosen to field first 31 times:
14 wins | 16 losses | 1 tie
Teams choosing to bat first after winning toss – 12 times:
5 wins | 7 losses
Tactical twist: Despite recent trends, captains still mostly prefer chasing. Will that change now?
18:29 (IST) Jun 01
IPL Live Score: PBKS bowling coach speaks
"It’s not back to the drawing board by any means. We’ve worked two and a half months to get into this position..."
– James Hopes
After the Q1 drubbing, it’s all eyes on Ahmedabad.
PBKS know what the pitch offers. Pace, bounce, and big scores. They’ve earned this second shot — and they’re not about to let it slip.
No panic. No reset. Just recalibrate and go again.
– James Hopes
After the Q1 drubbing, it’s all eyes on Ahmedabad.
PBKS know what the pitch offers. Pace, bounce, and big scores. They’ve earned this second shot — and they’re not about to let it slip.
No panic. No reset. Just recalibrate and go again.
18:21 (IST) Jun 01
Today IPL Match Live: MI Head Coach Speaks
"The game against Delhi, when we got those three runouts and won was the turning point of our season."
– Mahela Jayawardene
Backs to the wall, four losses from five… and then came Delhi.
Not just a win, but a spark. A top-of-the-table clash, a decent total, and a bowling unit that finally clicked — three run-outs sealing the deal. That win didn’t just add points. It brought belief.
From there, the Mumbai machine found momentum — and never looked back.
– Mahela Jayawardene
Backs to the wall, four losses from five… and then came Delhi.
Not just a win, but a spark. A top-of-the-table clash, a decent total, and a bowling unit that finally clicked — three run-outs sealing the deal. That win didn’t just add points. It brought belief.
From there, the Mumbai machine found momentum — and never looked back.
18:10 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: A tale of two captains: Hardik Pandya vs Shreyas Iyer
One walks in with swagger. The other with silent intensity.
Hardik Pandya, criticised, trolled, doubted—and now, possibly 80 minutes away from another IPL final. Leadership may still be debated, but his ability to thrive under pressure isn’t.
Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, has led Punjab Kings like a man on a mission. Quiet but assertive. Tactical yet trusting. He’s thrived away from home and tonight, he returns to the venue that saw his best knock of the season.
Qualifier 2 is as much about captaincy calls as it is about sixes. Field placements, bowling changes, batting orders—it all matters. And both captains know, in a knockout, one wrong move can end the dream.
Who will blink first?
Hardik Pandya, criticised, trolled, doubted—and now, possibly 80 minutes away from another IPL final. Leadership may still be debated, but his ability to thrive under pressure isn’t.
Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, has led Punjab Kings like a man on a mission. Quiet but assertive. Tactical yet trusting. He’s thrived away from home and tonight, he returns to the venue that saw his best knock of the season.
Qualifier 2 is as much about captaincy calls as it is about sixes. Field placements, bowling changes, batting orders—it all matters. And both captains know, in a knockout, one wrong move can end the dream.
Who will blink first?
17:57 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: SKY the middle-order magician
In a team filled with icons, one man has lit up IPL 2025 like a firecracker: Suryakumar Yadav.
He's not just Mumbai’s top scorer. He's their heartbeat in the middle overs. The stat sheet says he's scored 263 more runs than MI's next best batter. What it doesn't say? How many games he’s tilted with that 360-degree artistry.
He doesn't just bat—he paints. Late cuts become reverse sweeps. Full deliveries become scoopable. And when he walks in, the scoreboard forgets how to stay still.
Punjab Kings bowlers have a puzzle to solve. Omarzai, Jamieson, Arshdeep—can any of them find a way to contain SKY when he's in the zone?
For MI, as always, Suryakumar isn't just a batter. He's a statement of intent.
He's not just Mumbai’s top scorer. He's their heartbeat in the middle overs. The stat sheet says he's scored 263 more runs than MI's next best batter. What it doesn't say? How many games he’s tilted with that 360-degree artistry.
He doesn't just bat—he paints. Late cuts become reverse sweeps. Full deliveries become scoopable. And when he walks in, the scoreboard forgets how to stay still.
Punjab Kings bowlers have a puzzle to solve. Omarzai, Jamieson, Arshdeep—can any of them find a way to contain SKY when he's in the zone?
For MI, as always, Suryakumar isn't just a batter. He's a statement of intent.
17:44 (IST) Jun 01
Today IPL Match Live: It’s now or never
Punjab Kings were battered by RCB at home. MI come in with storm-force momentum.
But cricket’s beauty lies in its unpredictability.
They’ve beaten MI once this season. Shreyas has found comfort away from home. And the squad – full of new faces – has nothing to lose.
Sunday night in Ahmedabad will write one team’s final chapter.
Will it be Punjab’s fairy-tale ending or Mumbai’s sixth title in the making?
But cricket’s beauty lies in its unpredictability.
They’ve beaten MI once this season. Shreyas has found comfort away from home. And the squad – full of new faces – has nothing to lose.
Sunday night in Ahmedabad will write one team’s final chapter.
Will it be Punjab’s fairy-tale ending or Mumbai’s sixth title in the making?
17:33 (IST) Jun 01
IPL Live Score: Arshdeep vs Rohit – Battle to watch
Punjab’s best bet with the new ball? Arshdeep Singh.
Especially against Rohit Sharma, who has fallen to left-arm pace four times this season.
The left-arm pacer has gone wicketless in Powerplay post-resumption but this might be the night he flips the script.
If Arshdeep gets Rohit early, PBKS are in business. If not, it might be a long night.
Especially against Rohit Sharma, who has fallen to left-arm pace four times this season.
The left-arm pacer has gone wicketless in Powerplay post-resumption but this might be the night he flips the script.
If Arshdeep gets Rohit early, PBKS are in business. If not, it might be a long night.
17:23 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Squads
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Naushad Khan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash
Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar, Robin Minz, Raghu Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Charith Asalanka, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Satyanarayana Raju
Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar, Robin Minz, Raghu Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Charith Asalanka, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Satyanarayana Raju
17:12 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: MI’s second wind: The Delhi miracle
Jayawardene points to a single match – vs Delhi Capitals – as the season’s turning point.
Three runouts, a top-table takedown, and belief restored. Since then, MI haven’t looked back.
Sometimes, all it takes is one scrappy win to flip a season. And MI’s story since has been one of revival and ruthless execution.
Three runouts, a top-table takedown, and belief restored. Since then, MI haven’t looked back.
Sometimes, all it takes is one scrappy win to flip a season. And MI’s story since has been one of revival and ruthless execution.
17:03 (IST) Jun 01
Today IPL Match Live: A pitch for giants
Ahmedabad is a run fest. Nine 200+ totals in 14 innings this season.
Chasing sides have won just once under lights.
You blink – you’re 50 behind. Lose early wickets – game gone.
Expect a belter again tonight. And a captain who wins the toss will almost certainly bat first.
Strap in. Another high-scorer on the cards.
Chasing sides have won just once under lights.
You blink – you’re 50 behind. Lose early wickets – game gone.
Expect a belter again tonight. And a captain who wins the toss will almost certainly bat first.
Strap in. Another high-scorer on the cards.
16:42 (IST) Jun 01
IPL Live: MI batting – All gears engaged
Suryakumar Yadav owns the middle overs. Rohit has had his best back-to-back IPL seasons since 2015.
Even Bairstow and Tilak have chipped in recently.
This batting unit is no longer reliant on one man. It's a conveyor belt of damage.
And when SKY is 263 runs ahead of the next-best MI batter, you know he's in God mode. Punjab beware.
Even Bairstow and Tilak have chipped in recently.
This batting unit is no longer reliant on one man. It's a conveyor belt of damage.
And when SKY is 263 runs ahead of the next-best MI batter, you know he's in God mode. Punjab beware.
16:24 (IST) Jun 01
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Live Score: Experience vs Exuberance
Qualifier 2. Win or go home. And while PBKS have been a delight, MI are built for moments like these.
Jayawardene said it best – Mumbai never die. That fight, that grit – it flows from their seniors.
Punjab, in contrast, are raw, energetic, and fearless. But big nights need big game brains.
Will youth outshine pedigree? Or will the five-time champs show them how it’s done?
Jayawardene said it best – Mumbai never die. That fight, that grit – it flows from their seniors.
Punjab, in contrast, are raw, energetic, and fearless. But big nights need big game brains.
Will youth outshine pedigree? Or will the five-time champs show them how it’s done?
16:23 (IST) Jun 01
Today IPL Match Live: Shreyas Iyer’s Ahmedabad affection
Captain Iyer must be secretly thrilled to return to Ahmedabad.
Five horror outings at New Chandigarh yielded just 27 runs. But here? 97 in the season opener.
This pitch suits his style. Big ground, truer bounce, quicker outfield.
For Punjab to stand a chance, they’ll need their skipper to come good. And if there’s one ground to bet on, it’s this one.
Five horror outings at New Chandigarh yielded just 27 runs. But here? 97 in the season opener.
This pitch suits his style. Big ground, truer bounce, quicker outfield.
For Punjab to stand a chance, they’ll need their skipper to come good. And if there’s one ground to bet on, it’s this one.
16:22 (IST) Jun 01
IPL Live: Bumrah: The 4-over fortress
You get just 16 overs to score. Because four are locked behind Jasprit Bumrah’s steel door.
276 runs in 11 matches. Economy just over 6. 18 wickets. But it’s what doesn’t show up in the stats that’s scarier.
How many batters has he psyched out? How many has he indirectly handed to fellow bowlers?
Bumrah isn’t just a bowler. He’s a mindset shift. The true MVP of Mumbai.
276 runs in 11 matches. Economy just over 6. 18 wickets. But it’s what doesn’t show up in the stats that’s scarier.
How many batters has he psyched out? How many has he indirectly handed to fellow bowlers?
Bumrah isn’t just a bowler. He’s a mindset shift. The true MVP of Mumbai.
16:21 (IST) Jun 01
IPL Live Score: MI's formidable freight train
Eight wins in their last 10. MI aren’t just winning – they’re steamrolling. And when Mumbai Indians gather momentum, you’d best get out of the way.
Hardik’s men are peaking at the perfect time. Suryakumar Yadav is painting the skies, Rohit’s back to his elegant best, and even Tilak Varma is chiming in.
They’re not just in form. They’re in full flow. And Punjab have the tall task of stopping them.
Hardik’s men are peaking at the perfect time. Suryakumar Yadav is painting the skies, Rohit’s back to his elegant best, and even Tilak Varma is chiming in.
They’re not just in form. They’re in full flow. And Punjab have the tall task of stopping them.
16:19 (IST) Jun 01
MI vs PBKS Live Score: Back where it began
For Punjab Kings, the journey comes full circle. It started at the Narendra Modi Stadium with fireworks – 243 on the board and a statement win over Gujarat Titans.
Now, their fate – whether glorious or grim – will be sealed at the very same venue.
That March 25 night feels like ages ago, but the spirit that drove them remains.
Shreyas Iyer’s boys have played fearless cricket all season, often with six uncapped Indians. They’ve defied odds. Can they do it again?
Now, their fate – whether glorious or grim – will be sealed at the very same venue.
That March 25 night feels like ages ago, but the spirit that drove them remains.
Shreyas Iyer’s boys have played fearless cricket all season, often with six uncapped Indians. They’ve defied odds. Can they do it again?
MI vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Punjab Kings advanced to their first IPL final in over a decade after defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, powered by a stunning 87* off 41 balls from captain Shreyas Iyer.
Chasing 204 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Iyer played a captain’s knock, hitting eight sixes and finishing the chase with an over to spare. Josh Inglis (38 off 21) gave PBKS early momentum with 20 runs off Jasprit Bumrah in one over, while Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29) shared a crucial 84-run stand with Iyer.
Earlier, Mumbai posted 203/6 after being sent in to bat. Tilak Varma (44), Suryakumar Yadav (44), Jonny Bairstow (38), and Naman Dhir (37 off 18) all contributed. Azmatullah Omarzai led PBKS’s bowling with 2/43.
Iyer’s fearless finish ensured Punjab will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Tuesday’s final, guaranteeing a new IPL champion in the tournament’s 18th season.
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Chasing 204 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Iyer played a captain’s knock, hitting eight sixes and finishing the chase with an over to spare. Josh Inglis (38 off 21) gave PBKS early momentum with 20 runs off Jasprit Bumrah in one over, while Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29) shared a crucial 84-run stand with Iyer.
Earlier, Mumbai posted 203/6 after being sent in to bat. Tilak Varma (44), Suryakumar Yadav (44), Jonny Bairstow (38), and Naman Dhir (37 off 18) all contributed. Azmatullah Omarzai led PBKS’s bowling with 2/43.
Iyer’s fearless finish ensured Punjab will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Tuesday’s final, guaranteeing a new IPL champion in the tournament’s 18th season.
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