Sun Jun 01 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The article is a live blog of the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) held in Ahmedabad on June 1st. PBKS won the toss and chose to bowl. MI initially struggled but recovered to post a total of 203/6 in 20 overs, with contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Naman Dhir. Key moments included wickets falling at crucial times, and boundaries scored by MI’s batsmen in the final overs. Earlier, rain caused delays to the start of the match. The blog also provides team lineups, pitch reports, and pre-match analyses.

**News Article:**

**Mumbai Indians Set 204 Target for Punjab Kings in Rain-Delayed IPL Qualifier 2**

*Ahmedabad, June 1, 2025* – The Mumbai Indians (MI) have set a target of 204 for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after a rain-delayed start at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl first. MI’s innings saw a mixed performance, with key wickets falling at crucial junctures. Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Naman Dhir played significant roles in bolstering the score, with Dhir contributing crucial boundaries in the final overs to propel MI to 203/6.

Earlier in the evening, rain had threatened to disrupt the match, causing delays and forcing ground staff into action to prepare the field. Despite the weather interruptions, a full match was ensured.

The winner of this match will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 final. The match will be available for subscribers only on Sportstar.

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