While the kings of punjab should go against the Indians of Mumbai in the IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) Qualify 2 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, all eyes will be on Yuzvendra Chahal availability. The leg veteran, who was an important member of the PBKs bowling programming this season, is likely to return after having missed three consecutive games due to a wrist injury.
ChahalAcquired by PBKS for a huge INR 18 crore in the 2025 auction mega, has had a quiet season so far, with 14 counters in its name in 12 rounds. His best performance came in a thriller with a low score where the Punjab defended 111 points against KKR, with him ending with figures from 4/28. In particular, its other four -counters transported against the Super Kings of Chennai.
With Punjab just one step to reach its very first IPL final, the availability of Chahal could be the X factor they need. The 34 -year -old man has been without action since May 18 due to a right wrist injury that raised questions about his availability during the direct elimination stages. Initially mentioned as a light minor, his injury turned out to be greater, putting him away for three matches, including qualification match 1 against the Bengaluru Royals.
Chahal eager to come back, Punjab seeks to gain a tactical advantage over Mumbai
During training sessions interrupted by the Punjab Kings rain in Ahmedabad, Yuzvendra Chahal was actively seen playing football, taking high captures, throwing and even playing a few letters in an empty net while wearing a wrist protective equipment. According to sources, he is ready to take pain injections, if necessary, to appear in this game to do or to die.
The medium -legged strikers of Mi as Suryakumar Yadav and Hhelik Pandya have historically fought against the spinners who can mix their rhythm and their length. If Chahal returns, the men in blue and gold must have a plan to attack it while the PBKS skipper will go to its ace spinner in crucial overtime.
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