TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Punjab Kings (PBKS) battled by means of three bouts of drizzling on Saturday forward of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in opposition to Mumbai Indians (MI) on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.There have been three delicate showers throughout PBKS’ three-hour coaching session in Ahmedabad. Forward of the massive match, PBKS could get their most skilled participant, Yuzvendra Chahal, again in motion. The 34-year-old, who missed PBKS’ final three matches attributable to a wrist harm, could be determined to play on Sunday.Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chahal’s proper wrist was protected, however the veteran spinner did prepare. He performed soccer, took catches, and bowled a number of balls within the empty internet. It’s but to be seen how a lot his wrist has recovered, however TimesofIndia.com has discovered that he’s able to take injections, if wanted, to get again into the enjoying XI.
Chahal, a wily buyer, shall be wanted by Shreyas Iyer in opposition to the five-time champions MI, who by no means slip up within the playoffs.In the meantime, MI have had their very own share of harm points. Deepak Chahar, who did not play the Eliminator attributable to a hamstring pressure in his left leg, was on the venue for his health check. The MI crew had reached Ahmedabad at AM on a chartered flight, however their teaching workers and medical crew have been on the stadium, conducting Chahar’s health check. The opposite MI bowler who made it to the stadium was left-arm fast Reece Topley.Chahar regarded fantastic, but when he isn’t match-fit, then Topley may play his first match for MI.MI vs PBKS climate reportWhereas there have been some mild pre-monsoon showers in Ahmedabad within the days main as much as the match, the forecast for Sunday, June 1, suggests a low likelihood of rain throughout match hours.MI vs PBKS pitch reportThe covers from the pitch on the Narendra Modi Stadium got here off for barely 5 minutes, with MI teaching workers, together with head coach Mahela Jayawardene, taking a fast look. This is identical pitch on which Gujarat Titans defended 217 in opposition to Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Tremendous Kings defended 230 in opposition to the house crew. One can anticipate a run-fest in Qualifier 2. Of the 14 innings performed in Ahmedabad, groups have crossed the 200-run mark on 9 situations.MI vs PBKS predicted enjoying XIs
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent BoultInfluence Sub: Ashwani KumarPunjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra ChahalInfluence Sub: Vyshak Vijaykumar