The penultimate league-stage clash of the IPL 2025 season is set to unfold as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 69 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 26. Both teams are eyeing a top-two finish as the playoff race intensifies.
Punjab Kings missed a major opportunity to go top of the table after suffering a high-scoring defeat against Delhi Capitals at the same venue on May 24. Despite the setback, PBKS are currently second on the points table with 17 points from 13 matches.
Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Kings will now be keeping a keen eye on the result of Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, as GT sit atop the table with 18 points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are also tied at 17 points but trail PBKS on net run rate (NRR).
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, are firmly in the playoff mix with 16 points from 13 games and boast the highest net run rate among all franchises. After seeing their six-match winning streak broken by Gujarat Titans, MI bounced back with a crucial win over Delhi Capitals, staying firmly in the race for a top-two finish.
The Jaipur pitch has been a high-scoring venue this season. In six matches played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium so far in IPL 2025, the average first-innings total is over 200, making it a paradise for batters.
Interestingly, teams batting first and second have won three games each, indicating a well-balanced surface. Despite occasional inconsistent bounce, big totals remain very much on the cards. In the recent PBKS vs DC match, both teams crossed the 200-run mark comfortably.
Given the trends at this venue, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for bowling first. With totals over 200 being chased down, setting a high target becomes essential for teams batting first.
Matches played: 6
Wins batting 1st: 3
Wins batting 2nd: 3
Average 1st innings score: 201/5
Run Rate: 10.03
Lowest total defended: 180
Highest target chased: 210
200+ totals: 7 in 6 matches
Average sixes per match: 19
Pace Bowlers:
Overs Bowled: 60%
Wickets: 33
Average: 44.5
Economy: 10.6
Balls per Wicket: 26
Spinners:
Overs Bowled: 40%
Wickets: 24
Average: 33.8
Economy: 8.9
Balls per Wicket: 23
In the most recent clash at this venue, Punjab Kings were outclassed by Delhi Capitals, who chased down a big target with six wickets to spare, showcasing the stadium’s batting-friendly nature.
PBKS Record at Jaipur:
Matches: 8
Wins: 2
Losses: 6
Win %: 25
MI Record at Jaipur:
Matches: 9
Wins: 3
Losses: 6
Win %: 33
Despite underwhelming records at the venue, both teams are in strong form this season and will look to break the trend in this crucial encounter.
Total Matches: 32
Mumbai Indians Wins: 17
Punjab Kings Wins: 15
Since IPL 2021:
Matches: 6
MI Wins: 3
PBKS Wins: 3
The head-to-head battle between MI and PBKS remains neck-and-neck, making Match 69 an evenly poised contest.
Conclusion: High Stakes at a High-Scoring Venue
With a playoff spot and potentially a top-two finish at stake, the PBKS vs MI clash in Jaipur promises fireworks. The batting-friendly pitch, recent form of both teams, and the statistical trends point to a run-fest and a thrilling battle as IPL 2025 nears its playoffs.