The stage is set for a massive qualifier. Yes, we are talking about the PBKS Vs MI qualifier 2, which will be played at Ahmedabad. Mumbai Indians come in after beating Gujarat Titans, while Punjab come in after the loss.
The winner of this match will directly reach the finals to play against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Expect a good qualifier. With the pitch of Ahmedabad supporting good batters, both teams will be keen to make an impact.
Head to Head Between Punjab and Mumbai
In the case of a head-to-head match between Punjab and Mumbai, they played 33 matches, with Mumbai winning 17 games and Punjab winning 16.
In the last match between the two sides, it was the Punjab Kings who won the game with 7 wickets while chasing 185 runs. Even though it won’t be easy this time around, Punjab will feel confident.
PBKS Vs. MI Team News
According to sources, Yuzvendra Chahal is all set to play in the 2nd qualifier. Battling with a finger injury, Chahal has been sidelined from quite a few matches.
Even in the first qualifier, he couldn’t make it into the Punjab team. With the return of Chahal and the left-arm spin of Harpreet Brar, expect a good bowling combination for Punjab Kings.
Playing XI for Qualifier 2
As the PBKS vs MI qualifier 2 comes closer, the expectation of the fans relating to who will be in the playing XI will be a key focus. Meanwhile, both teams look focused.
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Raj Bawa, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Richard Gleeson, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar (Impact)
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal(Impact)
Match Prediction For PBKS Vs. Mi Qualifier 2
It is very tough to predict the winner of PBKS vs MI. The major reason for that is the form and the talent present in both teams. Looking at the recent form, Mumbai looks unbeatable, but Punjab has already appeared in Ahmedabad and acclimatized earlier.
Looking at the team strength and depth, we feel Punjab Kings will be the second qualifier and reach the finals. It will be a very close encounter, with both teams pushing harder for the final spot.
