IPL 2026: MI vs PBKS Match Prediction, Match 24 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Mumbai and Punjab?
Mumbai Indians (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 16 Apr 2026, 02:55 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Thursday, April 16 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. MI are coming into the game having lost their last fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 18 runs. The Hardik Pandya-led side started their campaign with a win for the first time in 14 years, but ended up losing three matches on the trot.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are coming into the fixture, having won their last encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Shreyas Iyer-led side has been the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far and will look to stamp their authority over MI in the upcoming fixture, while Mumbai would hope to end their losing streak.
MI vs PBKS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, April 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | 24 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
Wankhede Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 127 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 58 (including 1 tied game won by team batting 1st) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 69 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 171 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 161 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 240/4 (20) by RCB vs MI in 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 67/10 (15.2) by KKR vs MI in 2008 |
| Highest Score Chased | 221 (224/4 scored in 19.1 overs) by MI vs KKR in 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 118 by SRH vs MI in 2018 |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Favourable | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Mumbai Indians | 17 |
| Punjab Kings | 17 |
MI vs PBKS Playing 11 with Impact sub
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult/Ashwani Kumar, Mayank Markande/AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah
Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Players to watch out for in MI vs PBKS
Suryakumar Yadav
The star batter hasn’t looked at his best in the ongoing season, having scored 106 runs from four innings, with one half-century to his name. With MI in desperate need of runs from his bat, Surkyakumar will look to play another one of his trademark knocks to help his team come out of the losing rut.
Arshdeep Singh
The left-arm seamer has a brilliant record at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL, having scalped 12 wickets from eight innings at an average of 16.83 and an economy of 7.21. With the Wankhede surface offering good movement and bounce, Arshdeep will look to exploit the conditions and get his team off to a terrific start with the ball.
Today's Match Prediction: Punjab Kings to win
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
