Yuzvendra Chahal wants to play qualifiers 2. (Photo: PTI)
Qualifier of IPL 2025 will be played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match to be held on June 1 is like or die. The dream of winning the trophy will be shattered as soon as you lose in this match. Therefore, before this important match, Punjab Kings leg -spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has taken a big decision. According to media reports, he has expressed his desire to play against Mumbai. They are ready to go to any extent for this. Even Chahal, who is struggling with a finger injury, is determined to get in the field and play the entire match if needed.
Ready to take injection if needed
Yuzvendra Chahal has been out of Punjab Kings’s playing-11 XI with the last three matches due to a finger injury. Its effect was seen on the team. He played the last match against Rajasthan Royals on 18 May in IPL 2025. Since then, Chahal is undergoing treatment for his injured finger. He could not even play in qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mullanpur. However, now it is a matter of relief that he has indicated to be fit. Chahal was seen actively participating in fielding drills and practice sessions and also threw some overs in the nets.
They can be available for selection in qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians. But according to the report of the Times of India, if Chahal has some problem in the finger during the match, he is still ready to play. He is also ready to manage his pain and take injections to play the entire match. A source of the team said that Chahal is very excited about this important match and wants to contribute to the final by contributing to the finals. Therefore, they have taken this decision.
The season has been fantastic for Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been one of the best bowlers for Punjab Kings this season. In 12 matches, he has taken an average of 25.28 and 14 wickets from an economy of 9.56. Especially his recent form has been excellent. He has taken 12 in his last 6 matches, which includes four wickets twice.
On 15 April, he won the match on his own, performing well against Kolkata Knight Riders. The Punjab team was all out on the score of 111 runs. Then due to Chahal’s deadly bowling, Punjab was successful in defending this score. Chahal showed his magic and piled KKR at 95 by taking 4 wickets.