Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (PBKS vs MI): It is going to be an away match for the Mumbai Indians after playing the last three matches at home and it will be 2nd match in a row for the Punjab side at home.
Punjab Kings lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals in an intense battle. Arsdeep Singh could not defend the 10 runs in six balls, and Hetmyer hit two sixes to win it for the Rajasthan side. The Punjab Kings’ batting unit did not do well in the last match, as the middle order did not perform at all, and only Ashutosh Sharma was able to cross the 30-run mark.
Mumbai Indians lost their last match against the Chennai Super Kings. Hardik Pandya’s captaincy became the main talk of the post-match as former England batting legend Kevin Pietersen said some harsh words about Pandya.
“Hardik Pandya’s off-field issues seem to be negatively impacting his on-field performance. His overly cheerful demeanor during the coin toss appears forced. Having faced intense public scrutiny myself, I recognize the signs of inner turmoil. This type of external pressure can impact a player’s mental state and game,” he added.
“The boos and hostile reception Hardik Pandya has been receiving from the crowd are clearly affecting him emotionally and hurting his performance. As an Indian player, he understandably does not want to be treated this way by home crowds. The ecstatic cheers Dhoni and CSK received also added to Pandya’s pain. This difficult atmosphere seems to be negatively impacting Pandya’s mental state and cricket. The situation needs to be addressed so that he is not unfairly singled out for such harsh treatment from Indian crowds,”
Kevin Pietersen Said in Post Match Show
It was a hard time for both teams as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) lost their last match and are also not in a good spot in the points table, making this match a must-win for both. It has been close encounters for both of them in recent times as they are separated by just 1 win in favor of Mumbai Indians in head-to-head record.
When and Where To Watch PBKS vs MI 33rd IPL 2024 Match
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indian 33rd IPL, 2024 |
| Date & Time | April 18, 2024, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Where to Watch | Disney Hotstar, Jio Cinema |
Player Injury Report For PBKS vs MI 33rd IPL 2024 Match
Liam Livingstone is fit again and might feature in the upcoming match.
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record
| Match Played | 31 |
| Punjab Kings Won | 16 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 15 |
| Tie/NR | 0/0 |
Weather Conditions For PBKS vs MI 33rd IPL 2024 Match
The weather will be clear, and there is a very low chance of rain.
Pitch Report of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, PBKS vs MI 33rd IPL 2024 Match
| Match Played | 25 Matches |
| Batting first won | 15 Matches won |
| Batting second won | 10 Matches won |
| Average 1st innings scores | 156 Runs |
| Highest Team innings total | 238/2 by Jammu & Kashmir |
| Lowest Team innings total | 53/10 by Meghalaya |
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh pitch has been one of the slowest pitches in the IPL, which is really great for the cricket format because now cricket is dying as the pitch has been only constructed in favor of the batter because to get the views.
Team Preview Of Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings might take chances in the next match, and we can see Shikhar Dhawan returning to the team after missing the last match. They should also include Ashutosh Sharma in the playing 11 rather than as an impact player, and they should give Nathan Ellis a chance in place of Jonny Bairstow.
Important players for the Punjab Kings in the match against Mumbai Indians
1. Sam Curran is doing well for the team with bat and bowl, but in some matches, he has not been able to do well in recent times.
2. Kagiso Rabada will be important against the Mumbai Indians as, even in recent times, he did quite well for the team.
3. Liam Livingstone will need to step up because he is not performing well for the team, but in the Punjab stadium, he will be important.
Team Preview of Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians failed to continue their run in the last match, and now they will look to make changes in the next match in their playing 11 because the Punjab stadium pitch will not be fast-paced. They can replace Akash Madhwal with Shams Mulani.
Important players for the Mumbai Indians in the match against Punjab Kings
1. Rohit Sharma scored a century in the last match and was the only player who kept on fighting against the Chennai Super Kings.
2. Hardik Pandya has not been great this season because he is not doing well with the bat and bowl.
3. Jasprit Bumrah has been amazing for his team and recently got five wickets against them. He took 10 wickets in 6 matches which is amazing bowling.
PBKS vs MI 33rd IPL 2024 Match Dream 11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav
All-Rounder: Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd
Bowler: Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah,
Captain and Vice Captain Pics: Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran
PBKS vs MI 33rd IPL 2024 Match Prediction
Mumbai Indians will be the favorite to win the match.
PBKS vs MI: Probable Playing 11 of Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harshal Patel, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh.
PBKS vs MI: Probable Playing 11 of Mumbai Indians
Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada
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