PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Qualifier 2 Today, Playing XI: IPL 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Impact Players, and Pitch Report

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams had contrasting results in their previous game.

PBKS suffered an 8-wicket defeat in their last fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Batting first, they could only score 101 and didn’t have enough runs to defend the total.

Meanwhile, MI defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in their previous encounter. Batting first, they scored a whopping 228/5, and later bowled well enough to restrict GT to 208/6.

PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XIs

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

Impact Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson

Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar

PBKS vs MI: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

This game might be played on a red soil wicket, and the pitch will be suitable for batting. There will be some additional assistance for pacers. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with around 190 being a fighting one.

Impact of conditions on the match:

• If the game is played on a red soil wicket, pacers will get some extra bounce. So, pick more speedsters in the team.
• Spinners have done better in the second innings in Ahmedabad. However, we can avoid spinners if it’s a red soil wicket.
• Pick more batters from both teams because batting will be easier, and the ball will come nicely on the willow.

A temperature of around 31°C, with periodic clouds, is forecast.

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Player Form of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

Player Form of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025

Top Player Picks for PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction

Priyansh Arya (PBKS):

• Priyansh Arya scored 47 runs in his only innings in Ahmedabad.
• Priyansh Arya will enjoy playing at this venue. The ball will come nicely on the willow, and Arya will get value for his shots.
• Priyansh Arya has an average of 35.40 and a strike rate of 190.32 against pacers in IPL 2025. So, while the pitch will have some assistance for speedsters, they are unlikely to trouble Arya.
• Priyansh Arya has struggled against spinners in IPL 2025. However, MI don’t boast of a solid spin attack, and Arya can manage in this game since spinners won’t have enough assistance in Ahmedabad.
• Priyansh Arya’s last five scores: 7, 62, 6, 9, & 1.

Nehal Wadhera (PBKS):

• Nehal Wadhera has 44 runs at an average of 22 and a 183.33 strike rate in two innings in Ahmedabad.
• Nehal Wadhera will bat in the middle order and get the nicest batting conditions. The new-ball movement will be gone when he comes, and the pitch will become flat for batting.
• Nehal Wadhera has an average of 90.50 and a 152.10 strike rate against spinners in IPL 2025. Since MI don’t have a solid spin attack, Wadhera should find it easier to score runs.
• Nehal Wadhera will get value for his shots in Ahmedabad. His recent form has been decent, and he should score big.
• Nehal Wadhera’s previous five scores: 8, 2*, 16, 70, & 16.

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS):

• Arshdeep Singh has seven wickets at an average of 23.57 and a 17.71 strike rate in six innings in Ahmedabad.
• Arshdeep Singh will get some movement early on. There’s always some assistance for new-ball bowlers under lights at this venue, and Arshdeep can exploit it.
• Arshdeep Singh has an average of 20.16 against RHBs in IPL 2025. MI’s batting unit is RHB-heavy, increasing Arshdeep’s bowling value.
• Arshdeep Singh has dismissed Suryakumar Yadav twice, and Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Naman Dhir once each.
• Arshdeep Singh’s last five figures: 0/20, 2/28, 0/35, 0/60, & 3/16.

Tilak Varma (MI):

• Tilak Varma has 109 runs at an average of 27.25 and a 151.38 strike rate in four innings in Ahmedabad.
• Tilak Varma will bat in the middle order. The new-ball movement will be diminished when he comes, and Tilak can exploit nice batting conditions.
• Tilak Varma has an average of 77 and a 128.33 strike rate against spinners in IPL 2025. PBKS don’t have a solid spin attack in Chahal’s absence, and Verma can make the most of it.
• Tilak Varma has done reasonably well against all PBKS bowlers. There’s no reason why he can’t dominate them again on a nice batting deck.
• Tilak Varma’s previous five scores: 25, 1, 27, 7, & 6.

Jasprit Bumrah (MI):

• Jasprit Bumrah has four wickets at an average of 17.50 and a 19.50 strike rate in four innings in Ahmedabad.
• Jasprit Bumrah might bowl with the new ball in Deepak Chahar’s absence. That will increase his probability of taking wickets.
• Jasprit Bumrah will also bowl in the death overs. The batters will go hard after him, surging his wicket-taking chances.
• Jasprit Bumrah has an average of 13.83 against LHBs in IPL 2025. PBKS will have at least three LHBs in their batting unit, and Bumrah can trouble them.
• Jasprit Bumrah’s last five figures: 1/27, 1/23, 3/12, 2/19, & 2/15.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for Dream11 PBKS vs MI Prediction

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS):

• Shreyas Iyer has 276 runs at an average of 92 and a 185.23 strike rate in six innings in Ahmedabad. He also has three fifties here.
• Shreyas Iyer will bat in the middle order. The new-ball movement might be gone when he comes, and Iyer will get the best conditions to bat.
• Shreyas Iyer has an average of 67 and a strike rate of 157.03 against spinners in IPL 2025. MI don’t have too many quality spinners, making life easier for Iyer.
• Shreyas Iyer has a tremendous record at this venue. Since the surface will be flat, another big score is well on the cards.
• Shreyas Iyer has done well against all MI bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah. He should be comfortable against MI’s bowling lineup.
• Shreyas Iyer’s previous five scores: 2, 26*, 53, 30, & 45.

Suryakumar Yadav (MI);

• Suryakumar Yadav has 265 runs at an average of 37.85 and a 156.80 strike rate in Ahmedabad. He also has two fifties here.
• Suryakumar Yadav has been in sublime form. He has scored runs in every game and will thrive on a flat Ahmedabad deck.
• Suryakumar Yadav has an average of 79.25 and a strike rate of 160.91 against spinners in IPL 2025. In Yuzvendra Chahal’s absence, Suryakumar’s job will become easier, and he can take PBKS spinners on.
• Suryakumar Yadav has done reasonably well against all PBKS bowlers. He should handle them easily.
• Suryakumar Yadav’s last five scores: 33, 57, 73*, 35, & 48*.

Hardik Pandya (MI):

• Hardik Pandya has 362 runs at an average of 30.16 and a 133.08 strike rate in 16 innings in Ahmedabad. He also has 14 wickets at an average of 27.07 and a 21.85 strike rate in 17 innings here.
• Hardik Pandya has vast experience playing in Ahmedabad. He was previously with the Gujarat Titans and should adapt to the conditions.
• Hardik Pandya’s bowling value will increase in Ahmedabad. He will get extra bounce off the deck and can dismiss a few batters.
• Hardik Pandya has an average of 21.20 against LHBs in IPL 2025. PBKS will have at least three LHBs in their batting unit, and Hardik can snare a few wickets.
• Hardik Pandya should also enjoy batting in Ahmedabad. The ball will come nicely on the willow, and Pandya can hit big.
• Hardik Pandya’s previous five scores: 22*, 26, 3, 1, & 48*. Hardik Pandya’s last five figures: 0/37, 0/29, 0/18, 1/2, & 0/10.

PBKS vs MI Player to Avoid

Rohit Sharma (MI):

• Rohit Sharma will open the innings. He can have issues with the new-ball movement, and there will be some early swing for speedsters.
• PBKS have two quality new-ball bowlers – Arshdeep Singh and Azmatullah Omarzai. They will make Rohit’s life arduous.
• Rohit Sharma is 325 runs at an average of 23.21 and a 135.41 strike rate in 15 innings in Ahmedabad. He also has a fifty here.
• Rohit Sharma’s record at this venue is not too great either. He might fail in this game.
• Rohit Sharma’s previous five scores: 81, 24, 5, 7, & 53.

Grand League Team for PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction

Small League Team for PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction

PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction

Punjab Kings have a good squad, but Mumbai Indians’ bowling unit might be more suited to the conditions. Further, MI’s batting unit is also powerful. Expect MI to win.

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