Mumbai Indians will face Punjab Kings in Match 24 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on April 16, with the hosts looking to arrest a three-match losing streak against an unbeaten Punjab side.
Mumbai began their season with a win but have since struggled for consistency, while Punjab Kings have carried strong momentum into this fixture. Rohit Sharma's possible absence due to a hamstring injury could further complicate matters for Mumbai.
MI vs PBKS Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Match 24, IPL 2026
- Date: April 16, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live streaming: JioHotstar
MI vs PBKS Pitch report: Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede pitch is known to favour batters, with short boundaries and consistent bounce making it ideal for high-scoring games.
Recent matches at this venue have produced very high totals, highlighting the batting-friendly nature of the surface. First-innings scores in recent T20 matches here have crossed 220
regularly, suggesting another run-heavy contest is likely.
Key pitch insights:
- Batting-friendly surface
- Short boundaries aid stroke play
- Early swing available for pacers
- Dew likely to influence chasing
- High-scoring match expected
MI vs PBKS Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have one of the most balanced rivalries in IPL history.
- Matches played: 34
- Mumbai Indians won: 17
- Punjab Kings won: 17
Punjab Kings have entered this contest in better recent form, while Mumbai are looking to bounce back after multiple defeats.
MI vs PBKS Probable Playing XI
MI probable XI: Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah
PBKS probable XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact options: Robin Minz (MI), Nehal Wadhera (PBKS)
MI vs PBKS Top fantasy picks
Mumbai Indians
- Hardik Pandya - Contributes with both bat and ball
- Ryan Rickelton - Key wicketkeeper-batter option
- Suryakumar Yadav - High-impact top-order batter
- Jasprit Bumrah - Leading wicket-taking threat
Punjab Kings
- Shreyas Iyer - Consistent middle-order anchor
- Prabhsimran Singh - Aggressive opener
- Priyansh Arya - In strong batting form
- Marco Jansen - Valuable all-round option
MI vs PBKS Fantasy Captain and vice-captain choices
Safe captain options:
Shreyas Iyer
Prabhsimran Singh
Vice-captain options:
Hardik Pandya
Suryakumar Yadav
Ryan Rickelton
Differential picks:
Sherfane Rutherford
Cooper Connolly
Dream11 Fantasy Team - Team 1 (Safe team)
Wicketkeepers: Ryan Rickelton, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur
Captain: Prabhsimran Singh
Vice-captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Dream11 Fantasy Team - Team 2 (Grand League team)
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Shardul Thakur
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-captain: Hardik Pandya
MI vs PBKS Match prediction
Punjab Kings enter the match with stronger form and momentum, while Mumbai Indians are still searching for rhythm.
Prediction: Punjab Kings hold a slight edge heading into this contest, though Mumbai's home advantage keeps the match evenly poised.
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