PBKS vs MI: Both teams Seeking Revival
PBKS vs MI • 33rd Match • Indian Premier League 2024
PBKS vs MI Match Preview:
Today’s IPL 2024 encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali promises to be a thrilling clash. Both teams are coming off defeats and desperately need a win to climb the points table. PBKS has been inconsistent but taking game till last ball and loosing closely hurts them a lot. While MI finally got on the board with two wins in their last three matches.
PBKS vs MI Head to Head:
Mumbai have a marginal edge with 16-15 record against the Punjab outfit in 31 clashes. Since 2020 as well, MI vs PBKS have been tightly fought contests with MI leading 4-3.
PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XIs:
PBKS: Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Sam Curran (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada [Impact sub: Prabhsimran Singh/Rahul Chahar]
MI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal [Impact sub: Suryakumar Yadav]
PBKS vs MI Pitch and Weather Report:
The pitch at Mohali is known for being a batting paradise. Expect a high-scoring match with the boundaries not too far. The weather forecast predicts a clear sky and hot conditions, aiding batsmen further.
PBKS vs MI Dream 11 Fantasy Team:
Batsmen: Rohit Sharma (MI), Jonny Bairstow (PBKS), Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (PBKS), Sam Curran (c) (PBKS), Hardik Pandya (MI)
Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan (MI)
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (MI) (vc), Kagiso Rabada (PBKS), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Harshal Patel (PBKS)
PBKS vs MI Powerplay Prediction:
Both teams have explosive openers, so expect a flurry of boundaries in the powerplay
Without Shikhar Dhawan Punjab opening beacme weak.
MI batting first powerplay around 65-70, PBKS batting first powerplay around 50-60
PBKS vs MI Win Prediction:
This is a tough one to call. Both teams are evenly matched. However, MI’s experience and recent form give them a slight edge. But keeping in mind of PBKS finishers and MI’s death bowling with Hardik Pandya PBKS will win.
PBKS vs MI Total Score Prediction:
Considering the batting-friendly pitch, expect a total score in excess of 180 runs.
MI batting first: MI 200-205
PBKS batting first: PBKS 180-200