Alright, cricket fam it’s crunch time! We’re down to Match 69 of IPL 2025, and the stakes? Super high. Punjab Kings lock horns with Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, May 26 at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams are in serious playoff hustle mode, and this game? It’s basically a pre-playoff knockout. Let’s break it down, American-style with some sass, stats, and straight-up gut calls.
Overview: Winner Takes All Vibes
PBKS blew their shot at topping the table after a dramatic loss to Delhi Capitals. They’re now chilling at 17 points, but with a shaky net run rate, it’s squeaky bum time. MI, on the flip side, are sittin’ on 16 points with the best NRR in the league that’s right, these boys ain’t playin’ around.
They had a lil’ hiccup against Gujarat, but bounced back like champs vs Delhi. If they win here, boom playoffs, baby!
Match Details
| Fixture:Match 69, Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| Date & Time: Monday, May 26, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Broadcast: JioStar Network + JioHotstar app |
Pitch Report: Run-Fest Alert!
Jaipur’s deck has been lit this season. We’re talking 200+ first innings totals like it’s no big deal. Out of six matches here, both chasers and bat-first squads have bagged 3 wins each. The bounce can get a little funky, but hey if your top-order brings the fire, 220 is on the cards.
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 201
- Best Call? Win toss, bowl first chasing teams got that edge.
Weather Forecast
Hot summer night? You bet. Jaipur will stay mostly dry and clear.
- Temp: Around 33–35°C
- Rain Chance: Nada.
- Humidity: Moderate, around 40–45%
Head-to-Head: Tight Race
So yeah, it’s neck and neck. No team’s got a major upper hand here.
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Won by MI | 17 |
| Won by PBKS | 15 |
| Lost by MI | 15 |
| Lost by PBKS | 17 |
| Highest Score MI | 223 |
| Highest Score PBKS | 230 |
| No result | 0 |
Current Stats:
MI
| Matches:13 | Won:8 | Lost:5 | Points:16 | NRR:+1.292 |
PBKS
| Matches:13 | Won:8 | Lost:4 | Points:17 | NRR:+0.327 |
PBKS vs MI – Probable Playing XIs (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Marco Jansen
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey
PBKS vs MI – Probable Playing XIs (MI)
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Karn Sharma
Impact Sub: Rohit Sharma
Key Players to Watch – PBKS vs MI
Best Batter – Suryakumar Yadav
This dude’s straight-up cookin’. SKY is in vintage mode scored a crisp 73 off 43* last game. Third on the Orange Cap charts with 583 runs, averaging a wild 72.88 with a strike rate of 170.47. If anyone’s gonna drop jaws, it’s this guy.
Best Bowler – Trent Boult
Boult’s been bagging wickets like it’s a grocery run. 19 wickets in 13 games, econ under 8.4, and deadly with the new ball. If PBKS top-order slips even a bit, Boult will make ‘em pay.
Form Check: Last 5 Matches
Momentum’s clearly riding with Mumbai. They’ve turned the heat on at just the right time. PBKS? Bit patchy, bit risky.
- MI Won :4
- PBKS Won:3
Today’s Match Prediction: MI to Win
Straight up Mumbai Indians look more complete right now. Form? Check. Bowling depth? Check. Finishing firepower? Double check. PBKS might push hard, especially with Shreyas Iyer leading the charge, but MI just has too many clutch players. And with Rohit as Impact Sub? Yeah, that’s a flex.
- Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians
- Toss Prediction: Win toss, bowl first
- Man of the Match Prediction: Suryakumar Yadav
This is gonna be a banger. Whether you’re a PBKS diehard or MI lifer, get the popcorn ready. Jaipur’s about to host a match full of fireworks, high heat, and playoff drama. Call it what you want do-or-die, showdown, or the final dance but this ain’t the game to miss.
| In a Nutshell – Mumbai Indians gonna beat PBKS with a big margin |
Written by RITESH SINGH
