Punjab Kings (PBKS) face Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-octane Match 69 — the penultimate league stage fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 — at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday (May 26). With both sides vying for a top-two finish, this clash carries major playoff implications, potentially deciding who secures a coveted spot in Qualifier 1.
Just a week ago, PBKS and MI were fighting for spots in the top four. Now, with Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru losing ground, the equation has changed drastically. The winner of this clash will finish in the top two and gain the extra cushion of an additional playoff opportunity.
Match Details: PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025
- Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 69, IPL 2025
- Date: Monday, May 26
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Toss Time: 07:00 PM IST
Jaipur Pitch Report: Runs on offer in final league fixture?
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has historically been a slow, spin-friendly venue. However, IPL 2025 has bucked the trend, with the pitch offering good pace and bounce. Teams batting first have averaged 201 runs, with 200+ totals being breached in four of the six matches played here this season.
The surface holds a bit of grass to keep it intact but remains true for stroke-play. With square boundaries of 69m and 62m, and a straight boundary of 74m, expect a high-scoring encounter if the dew stays away.
Pace vs Spin at Jaipur (IPL 2025):
| Type | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Economy | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 829 | 1467 | 33 | 10.61 | 25.1 |
| Spin | 545 | 810 | 24 | 8.91 | 22.7 |
PBKS vs MI Weather Report
Expect a hot and dry Jaipur evening, with temperatures around 35°C at start time and cooling to about 28°C later. Humidity will be moderate, and the absence of significant dew means the toss might not be a deciding factor.
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 32
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 17
- Punjab Kings Wins: 15
- Since 2019: 5 wins each
PBKS vs MI: Team News & Predicted XIIs
Punjab Kings
- Injury Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal missed the last game; he won’t be available. Marco Jansen has left for international duties as well.
Probable XII:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett/Kyle Jamieson, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Praveen Dubey
Mumbai Indians
Probable XII:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
PBKS vs MI Key Match Insights
- PBKS have the highest first-innings average score (204) this season.
- MI have taken the most wickets in death overs (33) in IPL 2025.
- Catching efficiency at Jaipur is 60% — the lowest among all IPL venues this season.
- PBKS score at 11.68 RPO in the last five overs — best among all teams.
PBKS vs MI Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Fans can watch the PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 match live on the JioHotstar app and website. Television viewers can catch the live broadcast on the Star Sports Network, available in multiple languages across India.
