IPL 2025 PBKS vs MI Key Players: From Shreyas Iyer to Hardik Pandya, here are top names who could shape today's clash

Time of India

7 days ago

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will leave no stone unturned in their final league-stage clash on Monday, with both teams eyeing a coveted top-two finish in the Indian Premier League.
With all four playoff spots already clinched by Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI, and PBKS — well ahead of schedule — the remaining league games now take on added importance in determining the final standings.
Punjab Kings currently sit second on the table with 17 points, but a loss to MI could see them drop to third or even fourth, landing them in the Eliminator on May 30. Their route to a top-two finish is tricky — they must beat MI and also hope that both GT (18 points) and RCB (17 points) lose their respective final fixtures.
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Having suffered a defeat to Delhi Capitals in their previous outing, PBKS find themselves in a must-win situation. They'll also need to shore up their bowling, especially after failing to defend a target of over 200 in their last match.
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are in a strong position thanks to their superior Net Run Rate. A win against PBKS, combined with defeats for GT and RCB, could catapult them into the top two.
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With short boundaries and a batter-friendly pitch expected to produce another high-scoring encounter, both teams' bowling units will be under pressure — and in that department, the Jasprit Bumrah-led MI attack appears to have the upper hand.
Who are the key players of today's match
Shreyas Iyer
Across 13 innings this season, Shreyas Iyer has piled up 488 runs at a stellar average of 48.80 and a blistering strike rate of 172.44, featuring five half-centuries. His tally of 29 sixes and 37 fours reflects his attacking mindset and marks him as one of the standout performers of the campaign.
Iyer's form showcases his ability to combine power with consistency — a trait that's been crucial for his team's success.
As Punjab gear up for their final league clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Iyer will be aiming to lead from the front and seal a top-two finish — a golden opportunity they let slip against Delhi Capitals at the same venue on Saturday.
Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya, born on January 18, 2001, in Delhi, India, is a left-handed opening batter and right-arm off-break bowler who has rapidly ascended in the Indian domestic cricket scene. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 65 kilograms, Arya's cricketing journey began at the tender age of seven under the mentorship of Sanjay Bharadwaj, who has also coached notable players like Gautam Gambhir and Unmukt Chand.
Arshdeep Singh
The youngster played 3 matches for PBKS in the 2019 season and was retained by the franchise ahead of the 2020 IPL auction. A year later, Arshdeep continued his rise and went on to enjoy a fine run of form, taking his IPL wicket tally to 30 from 23 matches, leading PBKS to retain him ahead of the TATA IPL 2022 auction. The tall bowler is known to use his 6'3' frame to his advantage and PBKS will be hoping that he succeeds with the ball in the upcoming IPL.
Mumbai Indians:
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya began his IPL Career with Mumbai Indians where he spent seven seasons winning titles in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. He was picked by Gujarat Titans in 2022 and named captain. He started off with a bang, leading them to a title win in their very first season. He continued to display his leadership abilities in the team's second season, guiding them to the final. Following two successful seasons with GT, Hardik moved to MI and was appointed captain. A terrific utility player Pandya can smash sixes at will and change the course of matches on his own.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been with Mumbai Indians since the start of his IPL career, making his debut in the 2013 season. He has played a pivotal role for the franchise, finishing as their highest wicket-taker in three title-winning campaigns — 2017, 2019, and 2020. Over the years, Bumrah has cemented his place as a key figure not just for MI but also for the Indian national team, emerging as one of the most reliable fast bowlers across formats and at every stage of the game.
Rohit Sharma
He joined Mumbai Indians in 2011 and took over the captaincy in 2013, leading the team to their maiden IPL title in his very first season as skipper. Over the next 11 years, he captained MI to multiple titles before being replaced by Hardik Pandya ahead of the 2024 season. Rohit remains MI's highest run-scorer and is one of only four batters to have crossed the 6,000-run mark in IPL history.
PBKS vs MI squads
Mumbai Indians:
Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Raghu Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Punjab Kings:
Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Mitch Owen, Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey, Kyle Jamieson.