Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings met twice in IPL 2025, once in the league stage and once in Qualifier 2 of the playoffs. Punjab Kings won both matches, completing a clean sweep over Mumbai Indians across the season. The Qualifier 2 win eliminated Mumbai Indians from the tournament and sent Punjab Kings through to the final.
Introduction
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings produced two genuinely high-stakes matches during IPL 2025, one that shaped the points table during the league stage, and one that decided a place in the final itself. Punjab Kings came out on top both times, backed by standout individual performances from Josh Inglis and Shreyas Iyer.
This article breaks down the complete Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings timeline from IPL 2025, with full scorecards, bowling figures, and the context behind each result.
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 Head-to-Head Summary
| Match | Stage | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs PBKS | League Stage (Match 69) | Punjab Kings | 7 wickets |
| MI vs PBKS | Qualifier 2 | Punjab Kings | 5 wickets |
Punjab Kings won both meetings against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, going 2-0 in head-to-head encounters for the season.
Match 1: League Stage, Match 69
Date: May 26, 2025 Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Result: Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets, with 9 balls remaining Player of the Match: Josh Inglis (PBKS)
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians posted an aggressive 184/7 after being put in to bat first. Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with a fluent 57, while Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir added late acceleration down the order. In reply, Punjab Kings produced a controlled, largely untroubled chase. Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya took the attack to Mumbai’s bowlers early, and Punjab Kings reached their target with 9 balls to spare, finishing on 18.3 overs.
Mumbai Indians Batting — 184/7 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 27 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 135.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 114.28 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 57 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 146.15 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Will Jacks | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.50 |
| Hardik Pandya | 26 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 173.33 |
| Naman Dhir | 20 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 166.66 |
| Mitchell Santner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 10 | ||||
| Total | 184/7 | 20.0 |
Punjab Kings Batting — 187/3 (18.3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 62 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 177.14 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 81.25 |
| Josh Inglis | 73 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 173.80 |
| Shreyas Iyer* | 26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 162.50 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 11 | ||||
| Total | 187/3 | 18.3 |
Mumbai Indians Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 3.3 | 36 | 0 | 10.28 |
| Deepak Chahar | 3.0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4.0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4.0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2.0 | 29 | 0 | 14.50 |
| Ashwani Kumar | 1.0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
| Will Jacks | 1.0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
Match 2: Qualifier 2, IPL 2025
Date: June 1, 2025 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Match Summary
In a genuine high-pressure playoff encounter, Mumbai Indians posted a strong 203/6, built on contributions spread across the batting order. Punjab Kings responded with an authoritative chase led by Shreyas Iyer, whose unbeaten 87 off 41 balls ensured PBKS crossed the line with an over to spare. The win eliminated Mumbai Indians from the tournament and sent Punjab Kings through to the IPL 2025 final.
Mumbai Indians Batting — 203/6 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.28 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 38 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 158.33 |
| Tilak Varma | 44 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 151.72 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 44 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 169.23 |
| Hardik Pandya | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Naman Dhir | 37 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 205.55 |
| Raj Angad Bawa | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 7 | ||||
| Total | 203/6 | 20.0 |
Punjab Kings Batting — 207/5 (19 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Josh Inglis | 38 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 180.95 |
| Shreyas Iyer* | 87 | 41 | 5 | 8 | 212.19 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 48 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 165.51 |
| Shashank Singh | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 4 | ||||
| Total | 207/5 | 19.0 |
Key Bowling Figures
Mumbai Indians
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwani Kumar | 2.0 | 55 | 2 |
| Trent Boult | 3.0 | 26 | 1 |
Punjab Kings
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4.0 | 43 | 2 |
Why These Two Matches Mattered So Much
Beyond the raw results, both wins carried real weight for Punjab Kings’ campaign. The league-stage victory kept their qualification hopes firmly on track during a tightly contested points table. The Qualifier 2 win carried even higher stakes, since it directly decided which of the two teams would advance to the IPL 2025 final. Shreyas Iyer’s matchwinning innings in that second game, an unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls, remains one of the standout individual performances of the entire playoff stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings play in IPL 2025?
They met twice, once in the league stage on May 26, 2025, and once in Qualifier 2 on June 1, 2025.
Who won both matches between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in IPL 2025?
Punjab Kings won both matches, completing a clean sweep over Mumbai Indians for the season.
Who was Player of the Match in each Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings game?
Josh Inglis won Player of the Match in the league-stage game, and Shreyas Iyer won it in Qualifier 2.
Did the Qualifier 2 result affect IPL 2025 playoff qualification?
Yes. Punjab Kings’ win in Qualifier 2 eliminated Mumbai Indians from the tournament and sent Punjab Kings through to the IPL 2025 final.
What was the highest individual score across the two matches?
Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 off 41 balls in Qualifier 2 was the highest individual score in the two meetings between these sides.
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Conclusion
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 turned into a one-sided story across both meetings, with Punjab Kings’ batting depth, led by Josh Inglis and Shreyas Iyer, proving decisive each time. The Qualifier 2 win in particular stands out as one of the defining results of that playoff run, closing out Mumbai Indians’ campaign while sending Punjab Kings into the final with real momentum behind them.