Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a crucial match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With both teams looking to qualify for a top-two position in the 2025 IPL, the toss and the pitch might prove to be the turning point in determining the playoffs picture. If Mumbai Indians win they can reach 18 points but if Punjab Kings win they will secure 19 points and finish at the top of IPL points table.
PBKS Vs MI: Pitch Report
The track at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been a batsman’s paradise all season. With an even bounce and true pace, the pitch has seen high-scoring games consistently. In the recent games at this ground, totals of over 200 have been increasingly more frequent, with more than 400 runs being collected in the last game here. The ball comes well onto the bat, allowing shot-making to be relatively easier once established.
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But pacers, in particular, bowlers who can vary their lengths and operate cutters may get some help towards the latter part of the game. Spinners, however, have struggled hard to get their breaks but can operate if they hit the right spots, especially during the middle overs.
PBKS Vs MI: Toss Strategy
Given dew would also be a factor in the evening, the captain who wins the toss is likely to choose to bowl first. Teams that have chased have had a better run in Jaipur this season as a result of the well-settled batting conditions under lights and the difficulty faced by bowlers in holding the ball when it’s moist.
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Considering the run-fest tendency of this ground, teams would want to know their target and then pace their innings accordingly. Additionally, the chasing team can get better suited to the conditions sooner after the pitch settles under lights.
