In a high-pressure encounter of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and elected to field first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 69th match of the season, held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 25. With both teams eyeing a strong finish to their campaign, the clash promises to be a nail-biting affair.
Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer made the call at the toss, choosing to put Mumbai into bat on a pitch that has historically favored chasing teams under lights in Jaipur. “We let our actions do the talking. It’s a crucial game, and we’re backing our bowling to set the tone,” Iyer said. He also confirmed Kyle Jamieson and Vaishakh Vijaykumar return to the XI for today’s clash.
On the other hand, Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya was content with the toss outcome. “This looks like a good track. Honestly, we were unsure about whether to bat or bowl first. The last 8-9 games have been like knockouts for us, and reaching this point is huge,” said Pandya. He announced one change in the playing XI with Ashwin coming into the lineup.
Playing XIs for PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Match 69
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vaishakh Vijaykumar, Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
What’s at Stake?
As the league stage nears its conclusion, every game carries immense weight. Both PBKS and MI have endured roller-coaster campaigns and are fighting to stay in contention for the playoffs. With margins razor-thin, net run rate could be the deciding factor, making every over of this match count.
Pitch and Conditions
The Jaipur pitch has shown signs of being batting-friendly but offers some assistance to the bowlers early on. The dew factor could play a role later in the evening, which might have influenced Punjab’s decision to chase.
Dream11 Fantasy Tip
With a strong mix of big-hitters and wicket-taking bowlers on both sides, this match presents plenty of fantasy points potential. Watch out for Jasprit Bumrah, Marcus Stoinis, and Suryakumar Yadav as potential game-changers.
Live Scorecard and Match Updates
Stay tuned for real-time score updates, key moments, and post-match highlights as PBKS take on MI in this crucial IPL 2025 fixture in Jaipur.
