Punjab Kings’ quest for a berth in the final after 11 years    

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Arshdeep Singh has odds of 2.70 to be Punjab Kings' best bowler 
• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.40 to be Mumbai Indians’ best bowler 
• Shreyas Iyer has odds of 3.75 to be Punjab Kings' best batter 
• Suryakumar Yadav has odds of 3.25 to be Mumbai Indians’ best batter 

MATCH PREVIEW     

We have two more games in the Indian Premier League 2025. The Punjab Kings will face a tough test as they take on the Mumbai Indians in the 2nd Qualifier. The winner of this game will meet the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. The Punjab Kings suffered a crushing defeat against RCB in their last game, and the team will look to make a strong comeback in this contest. The Mumbai Indians defeated the Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, and they will start the game with higher odds. It is a high-stakes battle between the two teams, and we expect a close contest.  

Punjab Kings Preview     

Shreyas Iyer and his team must overcome the meltdown in the 1st Qualifier against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team got bowled out for 101 runs and lost the game by 8 wickets. This loss has brought down their odds on cricket betting sites. Iyer must lead from the front with the bat as they are up against a strong bowling attack.  

Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh are among the top run-getters in the season, and the team expects them to set a strong platform. The middle order is strong, and Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, and Nehal Wadhera will look to add runs. They have a strong lower middle order, and the team expects runs from Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, and Musheer Khan.  

Arshdeep Singh has bowled well against the Mumbai Indians in past matches, and he must strike early in the game with Kyle Jamieson. Azmatullah Omarzai must do well in the middle overs with Harpreet Brar. Musheer Khan and Marcus Stoinis must do well in the supporting role for the team to win.  

Expected Starting XI for Punjab Kings     

Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Musheer Khan, Prabhsimran Singh (Impact Player)  

Mumbai Indians Preview     

Hardik Pandya will be pleased with his team’s efforts in the Eliminator. In a close game, they defeated the Gujarat Titans by 20 runs. The side bowled superbly in the death overs to steal the win. Their strong bowling attack puts them ahead on cricket betting apps. Pandya would like a strong show from his players in this game to book a berth in the final for the first time since 2020.  

Rohit Sharma’s match-winning knock in the last game will make the team confident. He will look to deliver a good start with Jonny Bairstow. Suryakumar Yadav is batting brilliantly at No. 3, and the team expects him to build partnerships with Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir in the middle order. Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner are good hitters and complete a strong batting lineup for the team.  

Jasprit Bumrah has been brilliant in this tournament, and he needs support from Trent Boult on the other end with the new ball. Richard Gleeson and Pandya leaked runs in the last game, and the team needs tight overs in the middle. Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, and Ashwani Kumar will look to do well in the supporting role as the Punjab Kings have a strong batting lineup.  

Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians     

Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bat First      

In six out of seven games at this venue this season, the team batting first has successfully defended the total. We have seen the surface slow down in the second innings, making it a tough wicket to chase totals. The team winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first in this game.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The forecast is for clear skies over Ahmedabad. We expect a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes freely. Bowlers will have a tough time on this track and must bowl in the right areas. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel confident.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Punjab Kings enter this contest with a big loss. The batting lineup struggled in the last game, and the bowling attack hasn’t enjoyed much success this season. They are up against a team that has done well on the big stage. The Mumbai Indians put up a clinical performance in the last game, and the team has a strong bowling attack. It will be a close game, but the Mumbai Indians have the edge according to our cricket betting tips.  

Our prediction is for Mumbai Indians to win