Preview: As Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians head into their final league game, it’s a must-win situation for both to secure a direct berth in Qualifier 1. The neutral venue of Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur—known this season for high-scoring thrillers—sets the stage for a high-octane clash.
Punjab Kings have embraced the conditions well, crossing the 200-run mark in their last two outings here, showcasing their batting depth and explosiveness. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians bring experience and a potent death-bowling unit, making them tough competitors in pressure situations.
With Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru also in the playoff mix, the margin for error is minimal. Both sides are well-rounded, but contrasting in character—MI’s seasoned core versus PBKS’s rejuvenated setup chasing a dream 18 years in the making.
A spot in the top two is on the line. Momentum, pressure, and execution will decide who takes the shorter path to the final.
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date & Time: May 26, 07:30 PM LOCAL
Pitch & weather Report: According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Jaipur will gradually drop from 37 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius, meanwhile the humidity will remain around 36-43 percent, the sky will remain clear and there is no chance of rain.
MI Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
PBKS Probable XI:Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal/Praveen Dubey
