Yuzvendra Chahal's Return Boosts Punjab Kings Ahead Of Qualifier 2
IPL 2025 is now in its final stages, and there are just two matches left before the final. On June 1, the Qualifier 2 match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the teams of Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will face off-face. The team that wins this match will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. But before this high-voltage match, some big and relieving news has come out for the fans of Punjab Kings. The team's star spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, is almost certain to return to the field. Chahal was out of the last few matches due to a wrist injury, but now he looks fit and has been seen bowling in the practice session as well.
The 34-year-old Yuzvendra Chahal is counted among the most successful bowlers in IPL history. This season he has taken 14 wickets in 12 matches for Punjab Kings, including a hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings. Although his economy rate is 9.56, his ability to take wickets has won the team matches on many occasions. Chahal was bought by Punjab in the 2025 auction for a whopping ₹18 crore and has been the backbone of the team's spin attack. In his absence, Punjab's bowling, especially the spin department, looked quite weak. His absence was evident against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1, where the team had to face defeat. In such a situation, Chahal's return in an important match like Qualifier 2 can prove to be a big plus for Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings played brilliantly in the league stage, winning 9 out of 14 matches and securing the top position in the points table. The team's batting and fast bowling have shown strength throughout the tournament, but with the return of an experienced spinner like Chahal, their bowling can now be more balanced. Interestingly, Punjab Kings have been participating since the first season of the IPL but have not been able to win the title even once. In such a situation, this time the team has a golden opportunity to create history. This match is not going to be easy against a five-time champion team like Mumbai Indians. But if Chahal gets fit and takes the field, then the chances of the Punjab Kings winning will increase significantly.