MI Vs PBKS Match Prediction: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League, the world’s most popular franchise cricket league, will be held in 2026. IPL 2026 will feature 10 teams competing for the world’s most prestigious franchise cricket competition trophy.
The Mumbai Indians are the joint-most successful team in the IPL, winning the competition five times. Because of that, they are one of the most popular cricket teams in the world. MI has always had one of the best pools of Indian talent on their side, and that is exactly what they bring into this season, looking to win it all a record sixth time.
The Mumbai Indians have had a mixed start to this season. In their first game, they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders before losing to the Delhi Capitals in their second. Then came back to back defeat against the Royal duo, first to the Rajasthan Royals, then against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings are one of only three teams in the IPL to have never won the league, and one of two that have been here for the whole time. The Punjab Kings have, for much of their history, been a fodder team in the league, with a few playoff appearances under their belt. However, in 2025, they topped the league and made their way to the final, where they lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The Punjab Kings have gotten off to a fine start to their season. They defeated the Gujarat Titans in their opening game, then defeated the Chennai Super Kings in style. Their third game against the Kolkata Knight Riders was washed off, following which came a victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
MI vs PBKS Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Dates: Thursday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI Vs PBKS Live Streaming: How To Watch
The Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match 24 of the IPL 2026 will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Prediction T20Is: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 34
- Mumbai Indians Won: 17
- Punjab Kings Won: 17
- No Result: 00
- First Played: April 25, 2008 (PBKS win)
- Last Played: June 01, 2025 (PBKS win)
MI Vs PBKS Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
MI Vs PBKS Team; Predicted XIs:
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Trent Boult, Allah Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah*
Punjab Kings Predicted XI:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal*
MI Vs PBKS Match 24 IPL 2026 Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Typically, the pitches at the Wankhede Stadium are perfect for T20 cricket. In the initial overs of an inning, light grass and sea-breeze from the neighbouring Arabian Sea allow the ball to move in the air, especially in the powerplay. However, once the ball and the pitch settle down, the batters enjoy batting on a track where the ball comes onto the bat. One of the most iconic stadiums in world cricket, the Wankhede will allow for a fair competition between the bat and the ball, with batters waking out a slight advantage on most occasions here. The square boundaries here are somewhere between 64 and 69m in length. Meanwhile, the straight boundaries go as far as 76m away from the batters.
MI Vs PBKS Match 24 Weather Forecast
The weather report for matchday in Mumbai predicts a warm evening in Mumbai, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s. The skies will be clear with no chance of rain. The winds will be moderate, while the humidity will be on the higher side.
MI Vs PBKS Match 24 IPL 2026 Match Punjab Kings Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the MI Vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 24 are:
- Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya
- Mumbai Indians all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford
- Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Prediction: Who will Win Today’s Match 24?
For the MI Vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 24 Match Prediction, Punjab Kings will defeat the Mumbai Indians in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League 2026.
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