Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match No. 24 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 16 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The five-time champions find themselves in a difficult position this season. Currently placed ninth on the points table, they have managed just one win from four matches. MI began their campaign on a positive note with a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, but their momentum quickly faded as they suffered consecutive defeats against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With pressure mounting, the team will be eager to bounce back and return to winning ways in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, PBKS have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign. They are currently placed second on the table, having secured three wins in four matches. PBKS have shown consistency, particularly while chasing targets, which has become a key strength for the side. Riding on confidence and momentum, they will look to continue their impressive run, add more wins to their tally, and maintain their position among the top two teams in the tournament.
MI vs PBKS: Match Details
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Match 24, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
MI vs PBKS: Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by MI | 17 |
| Won by PBKS | 17 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 25, 2008 (PBKS Won) |
| Most recent fixture | June 01, 2025 (PBKS Won) |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known to be a paradise for batters, with conditions that allow the ball to come nicely onto the bat. The surface generally offers good pace and bounce, enabling the batting unit to play freely and score runs at a brisk rate. However, this also means that bowlers have very little margin for error. They need to maintain disciplined line and length throughout their spells, as even slight mistakes are likely to be punished.
MI vs PBKS: Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Punjab Kings:
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player:Â Priyansh Arya
