Punjab Kings will face Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 1 June. With a place in the final at stake, both sides will be looking to put their best foot forward in this do-or-die clash under the lights.
The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a batter’s paradise this season. Of the 14 innings played here in IPL 2025, nine have seen teams breach the 200-run mark the most for any venue in a single IPL season. The average first innings score sits at 177, but recent totals suggest something well north of 200 could be par. The highest total chased at this venue remains 205, but most successful chases have occurred during day games.
With only one successful chase in seven night games this season, teams winning the toss are more likely to bat first and set a target. Despite the covers being on ahead of the match, the pitch is expected to play true with good bounce and carry, offering another high-scoring affair unless there’s a collapse like Punjab’s in Qualifier 1.
Punjab Kings might feel more at home, given this is their secondary base and they’ve played here multiple times this season. However, Mumbai Indians come into this match riding high on momentum, having won seven matches on the trot, including the Eliminator. The surface suits their power-packed batting unit, but Punjab will be keen to bounce back and make their first IPL final since 2014.
IPL Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Matches Played: 44
- Matches Won Batting First: 21
- Matches Won Batting Second: 21
- Matches With No Result: 1
- Matches Tied: 0
- Average First Innings Score: 177
- Highest Team Total: 243
- Highest Total Successfully Chased: 205
