The playoff race is getting tighter, and Monday’s clash in Jaipur could shake things up. Punjab Kings, sitting second with 17 points from 13 games, let a golden chance slip when they lost a high-scoring thriller to Delhi Capitals on May 24.
Now, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 points, 13 games) breathing down their neck and Gujarat Titans (18 points, 14 games) still leading the table, Shreyas Iyer’s side can’t afford another misstep.
With CSK's win over GT, Punjab will be relieved as it further opens up the top 2 race for them. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians—right behind with 16 points—have already locked in a playoff spot.
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Hardik Pandya’s men bounced back from their six-game winning streak being snapped by the Titans, clinching a crucial win against Delhi to stay in the hunt for a top-two finish. With the league’s best net run rate, MI aren’t just showing up—they’re pushing for momentum. Match 69 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has plenty riding on it.
Who will win PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 match? Prediction
The top four may be locked in, but the top two aren’t — and Monday’s showdown in Jaipur could go a long way in deciding who gets that all-important second chance.
Punjab Kings are hanging on to second with 17 points, while Mumbai Indians are right behind with 16. Both sides have one game left. The winner here? They could end up with a massive edge heading into the playoffs.
But this feels tilted Mumbai’s way.
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Hardik Pandya’s side has found rhythm late in the season, and it shows. Suryakumar Yadav is smacking bowlers around like he’s in the nets, and Jasprit Bumrah’s been ice-cold with the ball — shutting teams down just when they think they’re getting started.
Punjab, meanwhile, have let the ball slip, quite literally. Their bowling indiscipline cost them against Delhi, and against a red-hot MI lineup, those cracks could split wide open.
The Jaipur pitch has been a batter’s ally, with 200-plus totals becoming the norm. But MI have the firepower and form to handle the pressure — whether they bat first or chase. Punjab needs a near-perfect day. Mumbai? They just need to keep doing what they’ve been doing.
PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 match: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, MI are the overwhelming favorites to win their clash against PBKS.
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