A high-intensity showdown on 16th April at 7:30 PM IST will see the Mumbai Indians confront Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Get the best MI vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 24th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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MI vs PBKS Match Preview:
Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings for the first time in Match 24 of IPL 2026, and therefore, this contest will bring fresh excitement to the tournament.
Mumbai Indians will currently sit in 9th position on the points table after playing four matches, where they will win only one game. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will hold the 3rd spot, as they will win three out of four matches and register one no-result, and thus, they will enter this clash with stronger momentum.
Mumbai Indians will come into this match after an 18-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where Sherfane Rutherford will deliver a strong performance with 71 runs. On the other hand, Punjab Kings will arrive with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets, as Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh will score 69 and 51 runs respectively to guide the chase.
Historically, both teams will remain evenly matched, as they will each win 17 out of 34 encounters, and consequently, this rivalry will stand perfectly balanced going into this game.
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Mumbai Indians |
17 |
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Punjab Kings |
17 |
MI vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
180 |
Record of chasing teams:
MI vs PBKS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Mumbai Indians Playing 11:
1) Ryan Rickleton
2) Quinton de Kock
3) Suryakumar Yadav
4) Tilak Varma
5) Hardik Pandya
6) Sherfane Rutherford
7) Naman Dhir
8) Mitchell Santner
9) Shardul Thakur
10) Deepak Chahar
11) Jasprit Bumrah
12) Ashwani Kumar
Punjab Kings Playing 11:
1) Priyansh Arya
2) Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Nehal Wadhera
6) Marcus Stoinis
7) Shashank Singh
8) Marco Jansen
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Vijaykumar Vyshak
11) Arshdeep Singh
12) Yuzvendra Chahal
Hot Picks for MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Hardik Pandya – Dynamic right-handed batting all-rounder and Mumbai Indians captain has contributed 67 runs and taken 2 wickets in 3 matches, impacting both departments. |
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Shreyas Iyer – Leading Punjab Kings from the middle order, the right-handed batsman has accumulated 137 runs in 4 matches, providing stability with composed innings. |
Top Picks:
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Prabhsimran Singh – Aggressive right-handed opening batsman for Punjab Kings has amassed 131 runs in 4 matches, setting strong platforms with attacking intent. |
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Ryan Rickelton – Opening for Mumbai Indians, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 135 runs in 4 matches, delivering consistent and fluent top-order performances. |
Budget Picks:
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Sherfane Rutherford – Power-hitting left-handed middle-order batsman for Mumbai Indians has scored 101 runs in 4 matches, highlighted by an explosive 71-run innings. |
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Arshdeep Singh – Spearheading Punjab Kings’ pace attack, the left-arm fast bowler has picked up 2 wickets in 4 matches, maintaining disciplined bowling lines. |
MI vs PBKS IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Shreyas Iyer & Hardik Pandya |
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Vice-Captain |
Ryan Rickelton & Prabhsimran Singh |
MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Ryan Rickelton (vc), Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters – Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer ©, Priyansh Arya, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders – Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur
MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Ryan Rickelton, Prabhsimran Singh (vc)
- Batters – Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders – Hardik Pandya ©, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh
MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Vishnu Vinod |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Corbin Bosch |
7.5 credits |
NA |
MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Shreyas Iyer |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Hardik Pandya |
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Punt Picks |
Arshdeep Singh and Sherfane Rutherford |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-3-2 |
MI vs PBKS Match Winner Prediction:
Punjab Kings will gain the upper hand as their recent outings show strong form in the tournament.
