As the Indian Premier League 2025 nears the end of the league stage, Match 69 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will be a high-pressure clash with significant playoff implications. Scheduled for Monday, May 26 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, both teams will be fighting not only for qualification but also for a top-two finish.
Match Details
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Fixture: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 69, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Monday, May 26, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
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Broadcast: JioStar Network, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Team Overviews
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS have had a strong campaign but missed a golden chance to top the table after losing to Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring match. They currently sit at second place with 17 points from 13 games, closely trailed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 points) and Mumbai Indians (16 points). A win here would secure PBKS a playoff spot and possibly a place in the top two, depending on other results.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
After a rocky start, Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians have bounced back in style, winning six of their last seven games. Their strong comeback was briefly interrupted by Gujarat Titans, but they recovered with a key win over Delhi Capitals. With 16 points from 13 matches, MI are just one point behind PBKS and can leapfrog them with a victory, thanks to their superior net run rate.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 32
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Punjab Kings Wins: 15
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Mumbai Indians Wins: 17
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No Result: 1
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First Meeting: April 25, 2008
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Last Meeting: April 18, 2024
The rivalry between PBKS and MI has remained competitive over the years. Mumbai Indians have a slight advantage with 17 wins to PBKS’ 15.
Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been a haven for batters in IPL 2025. Across six matches played here this season, the average first-innings score is over 200. Both teams batting first and chasing have won three matches each, showing no clear toss bias. However, the chasing teams have generally felt more comfortable under lights. The pitch has shown some variable bounce, but top-order batters have still flourished. Expect another high-scoring contest.
Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Praveen Dubey
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Key Players to Watch
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): The star batter is in red-hot form and currently third on the Orange Cap list. With 583 runs from 13 innings at an average of 72.88 and a strike rate of 170.47, he’s been a match-winner for MI and scored a brilliant unbeaten 73 in their last outing.
Trent Boult (MI): Boult has been crucial in the powerplay, picking up 19 wickets in 13 matches. His early breakthroughs will be key to keeping PBKS in check on a flat Jaipur track.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): The PBKS skipper has provided stability in the middle order and will need to step up again in this high-pressure encounter.
Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): A key all-rounder for the Kings, Stoinis brings experience, power-hitting, and useful overs in the middle phase.
Match Scenarios and Prediction
Scenario 1: PBKS win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay Score: MI 55-65
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MI Total: 200-210
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Result Prediction: Punjab Kings chase successfully and win
Scenario 2: MI win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay Score: PBKS 60-70
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PBKS Total: 210-220
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Result Prediction: Mumbai Indians chase successfully and win
Final Prediction
Given the batting-friendly conditions and the trend of successful chases at this venue, the team batting second will have the upper hand. Both teams have the firepower to post or chase down big totals, but Mumbai Indians’ superior form and net run rate give them a slight edge.
Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
If MI chase – Mumbai Indians win
If PBKS chase – Punjab Kings win
This clash in Jaipur promises high drama, big runs, and potential playoff twists.
