MI vs PBKS Match Preview:
Mumbai Indians are geared up to face Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. MI lost their previous match against RCB by 18 runs, marking their third consecutive defeat in the tournament.
MI slipped to 9th place with 2 points. Middle-order batter and key bowlers' poor form have been a concern for MI this season. To keep themselves in the Super-4 race, MI needs to bounce back.
On the other hand, PBKS defeated SRH by 6 wickets, securing their third victory. Punjab Kings sit in 4th place with 7 points. Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock against SRH. PBKS will aim to continue their winning momentum. In this article, we will cover the MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, including Playing XI, Pitch report, and Fantasy Team.
MI vs PBKS Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: MI vs PBKS
- Date: 16th April. 2026
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Mumbai Weather Report:
- Temperature: 28-29 C
- Rain Chances: 2%
- Humidity: 67%
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
Team MI Form
MI Recent Form: L, L, L, W, L
Team PBKS Form
PBKS Recent Form: W, W, W, L, W
Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches):
| MI Won | 4 |
| PBKS Won | 6 |
| NR | 0 |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report:
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offers a batting-friendly surface. This venue has hosted 128 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been batting-friendly; however, in the 1st innings, pacers also get assistance from the surface. The dew factor also played a major role in the 2nd inning.
- Win Batting First: 48%
- Win Bowling First: 51%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (55%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 171
- Average 2nd Innings: 160
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
MI vs PBKS Probable Playing 11
Mumbai Indians Probable 11:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah.
Punjab Kings Probable 11:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Top Picks from the Mumbai Indians
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Hardik Pandya | AR | 67 | 2 |
| Ryan Rickelton | WK | 135 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | BOWL | 8 | 5 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | BAT | 106 | 0 |
Top Picks from Punjab Kings
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Prabhsimran Singh | BAT | 131 | 0 |
| Priyansh Arya | BAT | 103 | 0 |
| Shreyas Iyer | BAT | 137 | 0 |
| Xavier Bartlett | BOWL | 11 | 4 |
MI vs PBKS Today Match Prediction - IPL 2026, 24th Match Who Will Win?
MI vs PBKS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Shreyas Iyer | Ryan Rickelton |
| Hardik Pandya | Priyansh Arya |
MI vs PBKS Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | Shreyas Iyer |
| GL Captain Choice | Priyansh Arya |
| Punt Picks | Hardik Pandya, Ryan Rickelton |
| Dream11 Combination | 3-3-2-3 |
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match Prediction - Who Will Win
The Mumbai Indians have the advantage of home ground. However, the Punjab Kings have been in red-hot form, winning three matches in a row. Additionally, Head-to-Head stats also tilt towards the Punjab Kings. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma's absence further increased MI's problems.
Prediction: Punjab Kings to win.
Disclaimer:This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.