New Delhi: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will be desperately aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a blockbuster
clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Thursday, April 16. MI have managed only one win in their first four matches of the season and have lost their last three matches in a row.
Mumbai Indians lost to RCB by 18 runs in their last game after a poor show with the bat and the ball. MI bowlers were taken to the cleaners at the Wankhede Stadium as RCB posted a huge total of 240 runs on the board. The hosts then faltered in the run chase, managing on 222/5 in 20 overs to suffer their third defeat in a row in the competition.
MI will be hoping to spark a turnaround in their fortunes against a well-balanced and in-form Punjab Kings. MI are likely to miss Rohit Sharma for the Punjab Kings clash after the opening batter picked up a hamstring injury against RCB. The five-time champions will be hoping for Jasprit Bumrah to return among the wickets after the pacer’s wicketless run in their last four matches.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have once again made a strong start to the season under skipper Shreyas Iyer. After reaching the final last season, PBKS look on course to the playoffs once again with three wins in 4 games. They are yet to lose a game this season and have seen both their batters and bowlers deliver so far.
MI vs PBKS, IPL head-to-head:
The head-to-head record between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings is evenly poised in the IPL. The two teams have met 34 times and have won 17 matches each. Both teams have met 10 times at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and have won five matches each. Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in the 2nd Qualifier last season.
MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026 pitch report:
The Wankhede Stadium has been a batting paradise this season. Both teams have scored over 200 runs in two innings of the two matches that have been played at the venue so far. In the last game at the Wankhede, RCB went berserk to post a huge total of 240 runs before MI finished with 222/5 in the run chase. Another high-scoring encounter is on the cards on Thursday.
MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026 weather report:
The weather is expected to remain sunny throughout the day in Mumbai on Thursday. The temperature will reduce in the evening around the start of the game. There is no rain prediction in the city, and a full game is on the cards.
MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026 live streaming details:
The live telecast of the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2026 match will be on the Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming of the MI vs PBKS clash will be available on the JioHotstar app and the website.
