MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Stats and Key Players

Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 16 in what promises to be a crucial IPL 2026 contest, with the two sides entering the match in contrasting form.

Mumbai Indians are currently struggling near the bottom of the points table with just one win from four matches, while Punjab Kings remain unbeaten with three wins from four games and one match washed out. The fixture adds further intrigue given the tight historical rivalry between the two teams.

MI vs PBKS head-to-head record in IPL

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have shared one of the most evenly matched rivalries in IPL history.

• Matches played: 34
• Mumbai Indians won: 17
• Punjab Kings won: 16
• Tied: 1

In recent meetings, Punjab Kings have enjoyed better results, including two wins over Mumbai Indians during the 2025 season - one of which came in Qualifier 2.

At the Wankhede

Stadium, the contest remains evenly balanced as well, with both teams winning five matches each in 10 games played at the venue.

Most runs in MI vs PBKS matches

Several big names have dominated this fixture over the years, with Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma leading the scoring charts.

• Rohit Sharma - 634 runs
• Kieron Pollard - 539 runs
• Shaun Marsh - 526 runs
• Suryakumar Yadav - 504 runs
• KL Rahul - 464 runs

Rohit's consistency at the top has made him one of the defining performers in this rivalry, while KL Rahul boasts the highest average among the leading run-getters.

Most wickets in MI vs PBKS matches

The rivalry has also featured several standout bowling performances, led by Mumbai Indians' premier pacers.

• Jasprit Bumrah - 24 wickets
• Lasith Malinga - 22 wickets
• Piyush Chawla - 19 wickets
• Harbhajan Singh - 16 wickets
• Mohammed Shami - 11 wickets

Bumrah continues to lead the wicket tally in this contest and remains a key figure for Mumbai Indians heading into this fixture.

Key players to watch for MI vs PBKS

Arshdeep Singh remains an important figure for Punjab Kings despite a slightly expensive start to the season. His ability to bowl at the death will be crucial against Mumbai's middle order.

Tilak Varma is another player under focus for Mumbai Indians. The young batter has struggled for consistency this season and will be expected to deliver in a key middle-order role.

Several match-ups could also influence the outcome. Ryan Rickelton has faced challenges against left-arm pace in previous meetings, while Trent Boult has historically troubled Punjab opener Prabhsimran Singh.

Punjab spinner Yuzvendra Chahal could also play a decisive role in the middle overs, especially against players like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya.

MI vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI

MI predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult

PBKS predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai Indians head into the contest desperate for a turnaround after a string of defeats, while Punjab Kings will aim to maintain their unbeaten momentum.

With the rivalry historically balanced and both teams possessing strong bowling attacks, the contest at the Wankhede Stadium could hinge on early breakthroughs and middle-order execution.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with live telecast on Star Sports Network and streaming available on JioHotstar.