PBKS vs MI: Punjab Kings will face off against Mumbai Indians in Match 69 of the ongoing IPL 2025, set to be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, May 26.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will go head-to-head with Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 69 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, May 26.
PBKS missed a crucial opportunity to climb to the top of the points table on Saturday, May 24, suffering a narrow defeat to Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring encounter at the same venue. Currently sitting second with 17 points from 13 matches, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will be closely watching the upcoming clash between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. The Titans top the table with 18 points from 13 games. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are level with PBKS at 17 points but trail slightly due to a lower net run rate (NRR).
Match Overview: PBKS vs MI – IPL 2025, Match 69
Punjab Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians in the 69th match of IPL 2025. The action unfolds at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, May 26, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the live broadcast on JioStar Network channels or stream the match via the JioHotstar app and website.
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Match 69, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time (IST) | Monday, May 26 at 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has witnessed six IPL 2025 matches so far, with an average first-innings score exceeding 200 runs. The venue has offered a fair balance between batting first and chasing, with three wins apiece for both scenarios. In the recent clash between Punjab and Delhi, despite some variable bounce, both sides managed to post totals beyond 200. The surface remains favorable for aggressive top-order batting, making 200-plus scores very achievable. Given the pressure of setting a high target, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for chasing.
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PBKS vs MI Rivalry – Head-to-Head Overview
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced each other 33 times in the IPL. Mumbai holds a slight edge with 17 wins, while Punjab has claimed victory in 15 encounters. One match ended with no result. Their rivalry dates back to the early days of the league, beginning in 2008.
| Head-to-Head Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 33 |
| Wins by Punjab Kings | 15 |
| Wins by Mumbai Indians | 17 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First-Ever Match | April 25, 2008 |
| Most Recent Match | April 18, 2024 |
PBKS vs MI: Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Player: Praveen Dubey.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma.
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma.
Predicted Star Batter of the Match
Suryakumar Yadav has been outstanding throughout IPL 2025, currently ranking third among the tournament’s top run-scorers.
The right-handed batsman enters the game brimming with confidence after an unbeaten match-winning knock of 73 runs off 43 balls against Delhi Capitals in the Mumbai Indians’ previous match. So far, he has amassed 583 runs in 13 innings, boasting an impressive average of 72.88 and a striking strike rate of 170.47.
Predicted Star Bowler of the Match
Trent Boult has delivered an impressive performance for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.
The New Zealand pacer has taken 19 wickets in 13 matches, maintaining a bowling average of 20.37 and an economy rate of 8.38. He will aim to strike early with the new ball to put pressure on the Punjab Kings.