PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Mumbai Indians will head to Mohali to face Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, starting from 07:30 PM (IST).
Hardik Pandya would have never thought that his second stint with Mumbai Indians would be so turbulent, filled with obstacles and challenges. He enjoyed two immensely successful years as Gujarat Titans‘ captain, winning the coveted title back in 2022 and also leading his team to the IPL 2023 final where they finished as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings.
Setting aside all other factors, the primary source of pressure he is facing currently stems from the team’s on-field performance. There are only a few teams, CSK being one of them, who have set such high standards that they are expected to perform at that level every season, and Mumbai Indians are another such team.
The fact that MI are currently 8th on the points table has truly unsettled the entire MI fan base. The only way Pandya can win over the MI fans is by winning matches consistently.
Pressure Mounts On Hardik Pandya
Punjab Kings are more or less in the same boat ahead of this crucial encounter. They have won just two matches in the first six rounds and sit 7th on the IPL 2024 points table. To make matters worse, their captain fantastic Shikhar Dhawan, who missed the clash against Rajasthan Royals due to an injury, is likely to miss this match as well.
PBKS vs MI Pitch & Weather Report
In the three games played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium this season, the team batting second won twice. The highest team total in those three games is 182/9, posted by Sunrisers Hyderabad, while the lowest is 147/8, which Punjab Kings made against the Rajasthan Royals.
It’s evident that the pitch offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, making it balanced.
Weather Report: Mohali experiences slightly cooler temperatures compared to cities like New Delhi and Chennai. However, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 36°C on Thursday, with humidity levels around 32%-35%. There’s little to no chance of rain during the match in Mohali on Thursday evening.
PBKS vs MI Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 31 |
| PBKS Wins | 15 |
| MI Wins | 16 |
| No Result | 00 |
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Punjab Kings
- Punjab Kings are likely to be without Shikhar Dhawan. PBKS also missed the last match against RR due to an injury.
- Atharva Taide could once against open the innings with Jonny Bairstow.
- Jitesh Sharma and in-form batsman Shashank Singh are likely to bat in the middle-order, with Sam Curran batting either at no-4 or no-5.
- Ashutosh Sharma might be used as an Impact player.
- Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Harshal Patel should be the main speedster in Punjab’s Playing XI.
Mumbai Indians
- No major injury concerns for Mumbai Indians ahead of this huge clash in Mohali.
- Mohammad Nabi might lose his place in Mumbai Indians’ Playing XI to Dewald Brevis.
- Jasprit Bumrah will lead the bowling attack for the visitors.
- Shreyas Gopal should hold on to his place in MI Playing 11.
TOP Picks For PBKS vs MI Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Rohit Sharma: Scored a beautiful 100 in a pressure game and delivered like a true champion. The sad part was that his innings couldn’t win the game for Mumbai Indians, but that’s more down to his teammates’ combined failure. The Indian captain was a lone warrior for the Mumbai team in the MI vs CSK IPL 2024 match. On a positive note, Rohit coming back to his best form is a good sign for the Indian team heading into the T20I World Cup.
Rohit Sharma In Last IPL 2024 Match: 105 Runs (63 balls, 11X4s, 5X6s). - Sam Curran: The England all-rounder is an easy and logical pick in any Dream11 fantasy team, as he guarantees points. With 10 wickets in six previous games, Curran is 10th on the Purple Cap list. The 25-year-old has also scored 126 runs, including a half-century which he got in the first match against Delhi Capitals. He should be in your PBKS vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.
Sam Curran IPL 2024 Season: 126 Runs and 8 Wickets in 6 matches. - Jasprit Bumrah: CSK posted 206/4 in 20 overs at Wankhede Stadium. That’s more than 10 runs per over. Jasprit Bumrah, on the other hand, gave away just 27 runs in his four overs. That’s below 7 runs per over. That’s simply outstanding. The pitch and the profile of the batsmen never really concern Bumrah, who brings his A-game in most matches. He is a “Phenom”.
Jasprit Bumrah IPL 2024 Season: 6 Matches, 10 Wickets, Economy 6.08
Vice-Captain Options:
- Arshdeep Singh: One of India’s finest bowlers in white-ball cricket, on his day, he can rip through any batting unit. The 25-year-old has picked up 9 wickets in six IPL 2024 matches. He can be an X-Factor in this PBKS vs MI IPL match.
Arshdeep Singh IPL 2024 Season: 6 Matches, 9 Wickets, Economy 9.24. - Gerald Coetzee: With nine wickets in six games, he is MI’s second-highest wicket-taker this season. The South African has shown an ability to adapt to the conditions and has emerged as a bowler who breaks partnerships.
Gerald Coetzee IPL 2024 Season: 6 Matches, 9 Wickets, Economy 10.26. - Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma are second and third on MI’s runs charts having amassed 184 and 174 runs in six previous matches. Both are capable of winning games on their own.
PBKS vs MI Predicted Lineups
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shashank Singh, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Ashutosh Sharma,
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Teams
PBKS vs MI Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: I Kishan, J Bairstow
- Batsmen: R Sharma (C), T Varma, S Singh, A Sharma
- All-rounders: H Pandya, S Curran (VC), L Livingstone
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, A Singh
PBKS vs MI Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: I Kishan (VC), J Sharma
- Batsmen: R Sharma, S Yadav, S Singh, A Sharma
- All-rounders: H Pandya, S Curran (C), L Livingstone
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, H Patel
