Mumbai Indians (MI) will bank on Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) field Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Priyansh Arya in Match 24 of IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
Meanwhile, MI sit at 9th with just one win in four games, whereas PBKS hold 2nd place as the only unbeaten side. However, Rohit Sharma’s hamstring injury puts his place in doubt, although he may slot in as the impact player.
MI vs PBKS Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | MI vs PBKS, Match 24, IPL 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Toss | 7:00 PM IST |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
MI Playing 11 Today
Because Rohit’s hamstring pull from the last game leaves a hole at the top, Mumbai Indians are likely to stick with a familiar top order featuring Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, and Suryakumar Yadav. Consequently, de Kock returns to open alongside Rickelton.
Furthermore, Hardik Pandya leads the side while Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult carry the pace attack. Additionally, Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande share the spin workload on a flat Wankhede deck.
MI Predicted XI: Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah.
PBKS Playing 11 Today
Punjab Kings arrive unbeaten and therefore will not tinker with a winning combination. Accordingly, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh open, while Shreyas Iyer anchors at No. 4 after striking at 187.67 so far this season.
Besides that, Cooper Connolly adds Australian firepower in the middle, with Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh finishing. On the bowling front, however, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak form a balanced attack.
PBKS Predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player Picks for Both Sides
MI Impact Sub: Robin Minz or Rohit Sharma
If Rohit Sharma clears his fitness test, then he slots in as the impact player, giving MI star power. Otherwise, Robin Minz steps up as a left-handed batting option with clean striking ability.
PBKS Impact Sub: Nehal Wadhera
Since PBKS lean on stability, Nehal Wadhera becomes the go-to batting sub for Punjab. Specifically, his aggressive middle-order role suits chases, and his ability to clear square boundaries also fits the short Wankhede dimensions perfectly.
Key Players to Watch in Match 24
Firstly, the battle between Suryakumar Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in the middle overs could swing the contest. Moreover, Shreyas Iyer versus Jasprit Bumrah stands out as another key duel, since Iyer has fallen to Bumrah once in 11 T20 innings.
| Player | Team | Role | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Pace Spearhead | 13 wickets in 10 games; economy 6.42; lethal at the death |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | Captain / All-rounder | Power-hitter down the order; bowls crucial middle-over spells |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Captain / Batter | 336 runs in 10 matches; strike rate 173.19; season’s best batter |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Pacer | Swings the new ball; dismissed Rohit once in 7 T20 innings |
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | Opener | Aggressive starter; part of PBKS’s 93/0 powerplay vs SRH |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | Leg-spinner | Wicket-taking threat in middle overs; hat-trick in IPL 2025 |
Head-to-Head Record: MI vs PBKS
Across 34 IPL meetings, MI and PBKS have split the rivalry right down the middle with 17 wins each. Notably, this perfectly balanced rivalry also produced one tied match, eventually decided by a double Super Over in 2020.
| Category | MI | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 | 34 |
| Wins | 17 | 17 |
| Highest Score | 223/3 | 230/5 |
| Lowest Score | 87 | 119 |
| Most Runs | Rohit Sharma (602) | Shaun Marsh (526) |
| Most Wickets | Jasprit Bumrah (23) | Piyush Chawla (15) |
Additionally, the 2020 double Super Over remains the only twice-tied fixture in this rivalry. Recently, PBKS have closed the gap further by beating MI in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 by five wickets.
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MI vs PBKS Match Prediction
Punjab Kings start this clash as favourites despite MI playing at home. Specifically, PBKS remain unbeaten this season, while Mumbai have lost three consecutive games with a misfiring top order.
On the other hand, MI cannot be written off at Wankhede, where they own a 55-34 win-loss record across 90 IPL matches. However, their bowling unit has leaked runs badly this season.
As for the toss, the side winning the coin flip will likely bowl first to exploit dew. Ultimately, PBKS are predicted to win this contest and therefore extend their unbeaten streak to four wins.
