Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings head -to-head on IPL 2026 matchday 24 at Wankhede at 7:30 PM. Also get the details of the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match, where to watch, timeline, standings, Playing11, pitch report, stats & prediction.
Just look at the gap, it’s now 5 points. Both teams played 4 games, but the point difference is huge.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) is the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026. One reason is that they have one of the best batting sides in this IPL. In IPL history, the second-highest team that made 93 in the power play. As an opener, Priyansh Arya has a strike rate of 264.10, outperforming Vaibhav and Tim David.
And in 4 games, they have already chased over 200 runs twice this season, against CSK and SRH. Not only batting, but they also have a master in bowling. An economical bowler like Yuzvendra Chahal controls the tempo of the game.
Stardust opponent Mumbai Indians (MI) are still struggling to find their best starting XI. Three consecutive losses pushed them into 9th place. Now, Rohit Sharma’s injury makes it harder to come back. 122 balls but no wicket in the name of Jassi, it is a major concern.
Partner in crime, Boult, is now his past shadow. And Lord Shardul takes wickets, but leaks runs like charity. The middle order also did not perform; Tilak has only an 8.5 average. Rutherford’s 71 in 31 balls in the last match is the only hope.
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | For | Against | Pts | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.889 | 849/81.1 | 871/91.0 | 8 | L W W W W |
| 2 | PBKS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.720 | 598/56.4 | 590/60.0 | 7 | W N W W |
| 3 | RCB | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.148 | 894/75.4 | 832/78.0 | 6 | W L W W |
| 4 | SRH | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.576 | 1018/100.0 | 906/94.2 | 4 | W L L W L |
| 5 | DC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.322 | 707/75.2 | 725/80.0 | 4 | L L W W |
| 6 | GT | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -0.029 | 741/78.4 | 748/79.1 | 4 | W W L L |
| 7 | LSG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -0.427 | 647/79.5 | 647/75.5 | 4 | L W W L |
| 8 | CSK | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -0.846 | 947/100.0 | 937/90.5 | 4 | W W L L L |
| 9 | MI | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -0.772 | 731/70.1 | 774/69.1 | 2 | L L L W |
| 10 | KKR | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | -1.383 | 722/80.0 | 824/79.1 | 1 | L L N L L |
Where to Watch Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings |
| Stadium | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Thursday, 16 April, 7:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 34 |
| MI Wons | 17 |
| PBKS Wons | 17 |
| No Results | Nil |
| Tie | Nil |
MI vs PBKS Pitch Report
As we all know, because of dew, Wankhede is the best for chasing. But MI failed to chase against RCB. There were two matches held this year. One won my chasing team, and another won the defending team. The pacers got 11, and the spinners got 5 wickets. The average total on this ground so far is 225-230.
Weather Report
In Mumbai, the temperature will be around 28-29 degrees Celsius in the evening. It actually feels like 31 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be around 67%-70%. In this humid environment, players will lose endurance and get fatigued.
The wind will blow from the West-northwest at 13 kilometers per hour. The sky will be clear.
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Playing XI (Probable)
For Mumbai Indians
Ryan Rickelton(WK), Quinton de Kock/ Robin Minz, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandy (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner / Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar , Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player – Mayank Markande
For Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, , Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar
Impact Player – Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Timeline (Last 5 Rivalries)
| Date | Winner | Venue | Margin | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | PBKS | Ahmedabad | 5 Wickets | Qualifier 2: Shreyas Iyer scored a match-winning 87* (41) to lead PBKS to the final. |
| May 26, 2025 | PBKS | Jaipur | 7 Wickets | Josh Inglis scored 50+ to lead the chase, while Suryakumar Yadav became MI’s highest season run-scorer. |
| April 18, 2024 | MI | Mullanpur | 9 Runs | Jasprit Bumrah’s 3-wicket haul defended 192 despite a late 61 (28) from Ashutosh Sharma. |
| May 3, 2023 | MI | Mohali | 6 Wickets | MI chased 215 comfortably, powered by Suryakumar Yadav (66 off 31) and Ishan Kishan (75). |
| April 22, 2023 | PBKS | Mumbai | 13 Runs | PBKS posted 214; Arshdeep Singh broke two stumps in the final over to seal the win. |
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Stats
- Rohit Sharma leads all run-scorers in this fixture with 630+ runs, making him the most consistent batting presence across eras.
- Jasprit Bumrah dominates with the ball, taking 24 wickets at an economy of 6.23, a rare combination of wicket-taking and control in T20 cricket.
- The rivalry produced the only double Super Over in IPL history (2020), with Punjab Kings eventually winning after two tied overs.
- In direct matchups, Marcus Stoinis has struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, scoring only 28 runs off 36 balls and getting out 3 times.
- Against Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer has been dismissed only once in 10 meetings, showing rare control against an elite bowler.
MI vs PBKS Prediction
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) face off in matchday 24 of IPL 2026. It will be a high-octane contest. Both teams boast strong batting lineups and impressive bowling attacks.
Key spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mitchell Santner, along with fast bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Trent Boult, are expected to play crucial roles at the Wankhede Stadium.
Compared to venue-based head-to-head statistics, the Mumbai Indians have a slight edge over the Punjab Kings at Wankhede. However, in their last five meetings, PBKS has a slight lead over MI, and their current form is also in their favor.
So, the PBKS vs MI prediction is in favour of PBKS.
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