Who has Jamieson replaced [Source: @iplt20.com]
Both the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs but the top 2 place is still undecided as both the sides will collide tonight in a battle to cement their place at the top. Both PBKS and MI have made a couple of changes to their lineup for this crucial contest.
Shreyas Iyer led PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl first as Kyle Jamieson, the former RCB and CSK star will make his Punjab debut in this vital contest. However, the question arises, who has Jamieson replaced in the side?.
Who has Kyle Jamieson replaced in PBKS XI?
The lanky all-rounder comes in place of Afghan player, Azmatullah Omarzai in the playing XI. In the last game against DC, Omarzai had a flop show and Jamieson has the X-factor to trouble the MI batters and hence, he makes his debut.
Punjab gave ample chances to Omarzai, but he didn't live up to the expectations and hence the team decided to bring in the lanky pacer for this battle. The Kiwi bowler can exploit the surface with his height advantage and it could be crucial for the Punjab side. The pacer has previously represented CSK and RCB, but has had an underwhelming IPL career so far.
PBKS playing XI Vs MI
Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar
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