PBKS vs MI Playing 11: Will Punjab make any changes to trump Mumbai? Check predicted XI & head-to-head

Mumbai Indians will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The five-time champions enter this must-win clash with strong momentum after a 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1.

Led by Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have the advantage of depth and experience in high-pressure games. Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav have been consistent contributors, while Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson have provided a boost in recent matches. Punjab Kings, under Shreyas Iyer, will rely on their top order and hope for a more disciplined bowling performance in the absence of Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal.

The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with the Ahmedabad pitch offering good bounce and carry. The team that adapts better to the batting-friendly surface may hold the edge in this knockout fixture.

MI vs PBKS: Predicted Playing XIs

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson

Impact Sub: Suryansh Shedge

Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing 11: Jonny Bairstow (w), Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Sub: Karn Sharma

PBKS vs MI: Head to Head Stats, IPL 2025

Out of the 33 encounters between these two teams in IPL history, Mumbai Indians have won 17 matches while Punjab Kings have claimed 16 victories. Earlier this season, PBKS registered a win over MI, which they will look to draw confidence from heading into this knockout game.