Punjab Kings have made a name for themselves in the IPL qualifiers after a long time by defeating Mumbai Indians by a big margin. They are getting a big opportunity on their way to the finals of the 2025 season. They will play the qualifiers on the 29th at their home ground, Mullanpur. If they win the match, they will go to the finals.
But who exactly will be their opponents in the qualifiers to be held in a couple of days is still unknown. Similarly, there are questions about who Mumbai, who has made it to the eliminator, will play against.
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants are facing each other today in the last match of the league stage. The result of this match will depend on who will be the opponents of Mumbai and Punjab Kings. Lucknow Super Giants have already exited the tournament. Therefore, only Bengaluru has the opportunity to decide its fate from this match.
A win against Lucknow will ensure Bengaluru qualify for the first qualifier. They will secure the top two with 19 points from 14 matches. If they win by 34 runs batting first (subject to scoring 200 runs) or win with 21 balls in hand (subject to conceding 200 runs), Kohli-Hazlewood’s team can also move to the top spot. In that case, Punjab and Bengaluru will play the first qualifier at Mullanpur.
However, if they lose the match, Gujarat will remain in second place with 18 points. Punjab and Gujarat will play the qualifiers. Mumbai and Bengaluru will go to the eliminator.
