PBKS vs MI Today IPL Match Winner Prediction, 69th Match - 26 May 2025: PBKS are in red-hot form this season

Kai Grayson 26-May-2025 • 08:11

On May 26, 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 69th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This match is important for both teams as the league phase comes to close. PBKS enters the game with a recent form line of its last five matches LWWWD and is presently ranked second in the points table, showcasing consistent performance. In their most recent game, a close contest against the Delhi Capitals, OBKS lost by six wickets against DC even though PBKS scored a solid 206/8.

However, as evidenced by their LWLLL record from the last five games, the fourth-place Mumbai Indians are experiencing minor performance issues. However, they gained confidence with a dominant 59-run win over DC in their previous outing, scoring 180/5 and then bowling out the opposition for just 121 in 18.2 overs. This game holds significant weight for playoff positioning, and both teams will be eager to leave a mark.

PBKS vs MI Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Punjab Kings

L W W W NR

Mumbai Indians

W L W W W

PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head

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Punjab Kings

Mumbai Indians

(19.1) 183/10

(20.0) 192/7

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs

Having defeated the Mumbai Indians once this season, Punjab Kings have recently had the advantage in head-to-head matches. They have a slight psychological advantage because to their stronger recent record and better table position.

PBKS vs MI Pitch Report

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium typically favors balanced cricket, offering early help for pacers and some turn for spinners. Batting on this surface becomes easier as the game progresses, and dew often helps the chasing team in night games. The winning teams would choose to bowl first.

PBKS vs MI Match Prediction

The Punjab Kings have a more balanced squad and are playing well in the tournament. Bumrah, Suryakumar, and Hardik are game-winners for MI squad, despite their inconsistent performance. They can be a threat for opponenet team if their top order performs well as they did against DC. But Punjab's balance and momentum may tilt the match in their favor.

Best Batsman Prediction

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) – The aggressive wicket-keeper batter has shown promise since 2019 with 1242 runs in 47 matches at a strike rate of 154.86. He poses a serious threat to MI's bowling attack because of his tendency to take advantage of the power play and turn start into century and seven fifties.

Best Bowler Prediction

Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – Bumrah is one of the experienced IPL player who gained 184 wickets in 145 games at an incredible strike rate of 18.09 and economy of 7.25. His best figures of 5/10 underline his match-winning capabilities. He remains MI's most reliable weapon, especially in the death overs.

Who will win Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians

Today IPL Match Winner Prediction: The Punjab Kings will succeed. PBKS is likely to defeat MI in this crucial matchup because of their strong head-to-head record in this season and their present last five matches form, and their deeper all-around unit.

PBKS vs MI Playing XI Prediction

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen

Mumbai Indians (MI): Mitchell Santner, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Bevon Jacobs, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ryan Rickelton, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bajwa, Trent Boult, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C)

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