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Punjab will look to Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh to kick things off once more—the pair have been in excellent touch, and the way they begin could decide how this one unfolds.
Mumbai Indians are our picks for the winners of this match.
Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
We’re into the final stretch of IPL 2025. The top four are locked, but the top two spots are still being fought over — and those positions matter since they give teams two cracks at making the final. That’s what keeps matches like Monday’s Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) clash in Jaipur worth watching. Punjab have 17 points from 13 games and are currently second, while Mumbai sit fourth with 16 from 13. Whoever wins this one puts themselves in a strong position to secure a top two finish, depending on how the other matches play out.
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217/2 in 20.0 10.85
215/7 in 20.0 10.75
161/10 in 20.0 8.05
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214/3 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
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201/6 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 13 runs
214/8 in 20.0
Punjab Kings have put in consistent work all season to lock in their playoff berth. But their shot at a top-two finish took a dent after a loss to Delhi Capitals. Despite putting up 206-8, their bowlers couldn’t contain the chase, and DC got home with six wickets to spare.
Now they’re down to one last shot, and it’s against a Mumbai Indians side riding high on form. Punjab will need all parts of their game clicking together if they’re going to pull it off.
Their batting has been firing throughout the season. Prabhsimran Singh (486 runs from 13 innings) and Priyansh Arya (362 in 13) have given them fast starts at the top. If Punjab is to get this done, they’ll need the same kind of energy again.
Shreyas Iyer has anchored the middle overs nicely, collecting 488 runs from 13 matches at a strike rate of 172.43. He’s been calm under pressure and just came off a fluent 53 from 34 against DC. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t gone big but has pitched in with quick contributions at around a 153 strike rate, often shifting momentum just when it’s needed.
Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have been chipping in too. Stoinis especially has looked dangerous in bursts—like his explosive 44 off 16 in the last game.
Shashank Singh is another one to watch. He’s stayed composed in the final overs and pulled off a few turnarounds late in the game.
Bowling has let them down in patches, as seen in their last outing. Arshdeep Singh has been reliable, picking up 16 wickets in 13 games at 8.70 per over. Marco Jansen, though, hasn’t had much of an impact recently.
Yuzvendra Chahal, who sat out the last game, might return for this one. He brings in the ability to break partnerships. If he clicks with Arshdeep and Harpreet Brar, Punjab can give Mumbai a real fight.
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh Impact Player: Suryansh Shedge/ Harpreet Brar
Mumbai Indians are through to the playoffs, but they’ll need one more win and some luck elsewhere if they’re aiming for a top-two slot.
Confidence shouldn’t be an issue—they’ve bagged seven victories in their last eight games. Up top, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Rohit Sharma have had their ups and downs but have managed to lay decent foundations more often than not.
Where Mumbai have really turned things around is in the middle-order. Suryakumar Yadav is in the kind of form that wins tournaments—583 runs in 13 games, averaging over 70 and striking at over 170. He’s coming off a brilliant 73* from 43 balls and looks primed to go big again. Tilak Varma’s keeping the innings moving, while Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir have offered good with some clutch knocks.
Pandya’s done a bit with the ball too—13 wickets, although he’s gone for a touch over nine per over. Deepak Chahar has picked up 11 but hasn’t quite nailed the end overs.
Trent Boult’s delivered both up front and at the death, and Jasprit Bumrah seems to be getting better with every game since his return—16 wickets from just nine outings, with an economy of 6.39. If those two click late in the innings, Mumbai could be in a strong spot.
Mitchell Santner’s recent return to form gives them even more to work with—his 3 for 11 from four overs against Delhi was match-defining and gives the bowling attack even more balance heading into crunch time.
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah Impact Player: Karn Sharma
The surface at Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers consistent bounce and carry. Once the initial overs are out of the way, batters will find it easier to play their shots and get into a groove. Spinners might struggle later in the night as dew begins to build. The ground’s small size and setup tend to aggressive batting and high-scoring games.
Jaipur will be hot and dry, and the forecast doesn’t show any rain. The conditions look stable enough for the game to run without delays.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average TurnThe average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 165, but this year’s pitches have been quite batter-friendly. In this match, the team setting the target will aim for something around 210 to give themselves a good shot at defending the total.
The previous game at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where Delhi comfortably chased down a target of 207 versus Punjab with three balls still remaining and six wickets in hand, made it clear that the pitch holds up well from start to finish, making it a ground where chasing makes a lot of sense.
Punjab Kings missed a prime opportunity to lock in a top-two spot by falling short against a struggling Delhi Capitals. Up next, they face Mumbai Indians, who are riding a hot streak with seven wins in their last eight outings. MI look more settled in every area compared to Punjab. Their attack, in particular, has been doing the heavy lifting and will test Punjab’s batting unit. Both sides have plenty to play for with a top-two finish still in play. It could swing either way depending on the day, but based on recent form, Mumbai seem slightly ahead. We’d put it at 55-45 in MI’s favor.
Mumbai Indians are our picks for the winners of this match.
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