Preview: Punjab Kings face a daunting challenge in Qualifier 2 against a red-hot Mumbai Indians side brimming with momentum, experience, and big-match pedigree. While the Kings have been fearless and impressive this season, their youthful squad now squares off against a seasoned MI unit led by stars like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah. With the stakes higher than ever, Ponting and Iyer must find a way to overcome MI’s all-round strength and deep playoff experience in what promises to be a gripping battle of exuberance versus legacy.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: June 01, 07:30 PM LOCAL
MI Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar
PBKS Probable XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak
