by The PBKS vs MI (IPL 2025) Match 69 is set to light up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 26, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. With playoff stakes still hanging in the balance, both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are looking for a crucial win to cement their chances for a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table. Expect fireworks as two explosive sides battle it out on a batting-friendly surface under the Jaipur skies.
Let’s dive into the Dream11 tips, pitch report, weather outlook, team news, and more based on available information.
Match Overview
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Match: PBKS vs MI – 69th Match, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: May 26, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
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Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioCinema/JioHotstar
Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
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Nature: Batting-friendly with good bounce and carry
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First Innings Average Score: 180–190
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PBKS Average First Innings Score: 204 in IPL 2025
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Toss Impact: Balanced; 3 matches won by teams batting first, 3 by chasing
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Spinners: Some grip in the middle overs
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Pace: Early swing and movement for seamers
This pitch offers consistent bounce, rewarding stroke-play. There’s no heavy dew factor, so teams may opt to bat first and defend.
Weather Report
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Condition: Clear skies, hot early evening
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Temperature: Starts at ~35°C, drops to ~28°C
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Humidity: Moderate
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Rain Chance: Only 4% – a full match is expected
Dream11 Fantasy Tips – Key Picks
Wicketkeepers
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Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Blazing form with three consecutive fifties. Crucial for powerplay impact.
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Josh Inglis (PBKS): Promoted to No. 3. Handles spin and pace with ease.
Batters
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Priyansh Arya (PBKS): PBKS’s top scorer with 486 runs, including a century.
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Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Anchor player, thrives under pressure, perfect captaincy choice.
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Known for fearless hitting in the middle overs.
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Rohit Sharma (MI): A Jaipur-friendly pitch and his current form make him a serious threat.
All-Rounders
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Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Offers crucial overs and finishing firepower.
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Hardik Pandya (MI): Can change games with both bat and ball. A perfect VC option.
Bowlers
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Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): PBKS’s go-to pacer with 16 wickets this season.
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Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Dangerous with the new ball and at the death.
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Trent Boult (MI): Big match player, can dismantle top orders early.
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers:
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Prabhsimran Singh
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Josh Inglis
Batters:
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Shreyas Iyer (C)
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Priyansh Arya
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Rohit Sharma
All-Rounders:
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Marcus Stoinis
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Hardik Pandya (VC)
Bowlers:
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Arshdeep Singh
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Trent Boult
Impact Player Options: Praveen Dubey (PBKS), Mitchell Santner (MI)
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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Captain: Shreyas Iyer – consistent, high-impact, good record in Jaipur
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Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya – balanced all-round contributions
Strategic Matchups to Watch
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Stoinis vs Bumrah: The finisher meets the death-over master
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Prabhsimran vs Boult: Fire vs swing early on
Team News & Probable XIs
PBKS Team News:
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Yuzvendra Chahal: Injured and ruled out
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Marco Jansen: Unavailable due to international duties
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Replacements: Kyle Jamieson or Xavier Bartlett may step in
PBKS Probable XI:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson/Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
MI Team News:
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No injury concerns
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Core line-up expected to remain unchanged
MI Probable XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Where to Watch – Live Telecast & Streaming
India
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TV: Star Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, Hindi, Tamil & other regional channels
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Streaming: JioCinema / JioHotstar (Free with ads, 4K available on Premium)
International
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USA/Canada: Willow TV
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports
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Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super
Match Prediction
With PBKS having the edge in current form and a strong batting core, they may just outgun MI at Jaipur. But MI’s experience and quality bowling line-up could spoil PBKS’s party if early wickets fall. Expect a high-scoring thriller!
Prediction: PBKS to win in a tight contest and likely secure a top-two playoff spot.
FAQs – PBKS vs MI (IPL 2025) Match 69
Q1: When and where is PBKS vs MI Match 69 scheduled?
🗓️ May 26, 2025 | 🏟️ Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | ⏰ 7:30 PM IST
Q2: Who are the top Dream11 captain choices for PBKS vs MI?
🎯 Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya are top choices due to their impact across departments.
Q3: What is the pitch report for PBKS vs MI?
Flat, batting-friendly with good bounce. Average first innings score: 180–190.
Q4: Which players should I avoid in my Dream11 team?
❌ Suryansh Shedge (PBKS) and Yuzvendra Chahal (injured) should be avoided.
Q5: Where can I watch PBKS vs MI live?
📺 Star Sports Network & 📲 JioCinema/JioHotstar in India; Willow, Sky Sports, Fox Sports, SuperSport internationally.
