MI vs PBKS, Match 24 of IPL 2026, is at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 16 at 7:30 PM IST. The head-to-head is exactly 17-17 from 34 matches, the most evenly split rivalry in IPL history. 1 match went into a double Super Over in 2020 before Punjab Kings finally won. That sums up how tight these two sides have always been.
The form gap in IPL 2026 is the sharpest difference here. Punjab Kings have won three from four and are third in the table.
Mumbai Indians have won one in four, are ninth, and Rohit Sharma’s availability is in question. Bumrah is their best asset with the best economy among all listed bowlers at 6.76. He has 24 wickets in 18 career innings against Punjab Kings.
Wankhede is a chasing ground with a 60% success rate for teams batting second.
This MI vs PBKS Dream11 prediction for Match 24 covers every angle.
MI vs PBKS Match Preview
Punjab Kings, third and in form, travel to Wankhede against a Mumbai Indians side that is ninth and has lost three of four, with injury concerns around Rohit Sharma.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
Match | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, 24th Match |
| Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires | Mohit Krishnadas, Virender Sharma |
| TV Umpire | Kumar Dharmasena |
| Match Referee | Narayanan Kutty |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
A high-scoring venue where chasers hold the edge. Pace bowlers are dominant and dew adds to the second-innings advantage.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat and fast; short boundaries make scoring easy throughout |
| Bat First Win Rate | 40% |
| Chase Win Rate | 60% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 170 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 165 |
| Highest Total (this fixture) | PBKS 230/3 at Wankhede vs MI |
| MI Highest Score (this fixture) | 223/6 at Wankhede vs PBKS |
| Lowest Total (this fixture) | MI 87/10 at Mohali |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace dominates; short boundaries punish wide lines |
| Dew Factor | Significant dew by the 12th over in April night games |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm evening; typical Mumbai coastal conditions |
| Weather | Clear |
| Rain Chance | Not significant |
| Dew Factor | Dew will make batting easier in the second innings |
| Overall | Toss winner will likely bowl; second innings is significantly easier |
Dream11 Team for MI vs PBKS
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head in IPL
The most perfectly balanced rivalry in IPL history. Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are 17-17 from 34 matches with one tie that went into a double Super Over.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 34 |
| Mumbai Indians Win | 17 |
| Punjab Kings Wins | 17 |
| Tied | 1 (won by PBKS via second Super Over, 2020) |
| Most Runs (all-time) | Rohit Sharma (MI) – 626 runs in 26 matches | Avg 26.21 |
| Most Wickets (all-time) | Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 24 wickets in 18 innings | Econ 6.43 |
| PBKS Highest Score | 230/3 (Wankhede Stadium) |
| MI Highest Score | 223/6 (Wankhede Stadium) |
| MI Lowest Score | 87/10 |
| PBKS Lowest Score | 119 |
| Best Bowling | Munaf Patel (MI) 5/21 | Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) 4/15 |
| Last Meeting | PBKS won by 5 wkts – Qualifier 2, IPL 2025; Shreyas Iyer 87* off 41 |
| PBKS in Last 5 | Won 3 of the last 5 meetings |
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 24.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | Batter | 10 | 336 runs | Avg 56.00 | 173.19 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Punjab Kings | Batter | 10 | 243 runs | Avg 27.00 | 144.64 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians | Bowler | 10 | 9 wkts | Econ 6.76 | 25.55 |
| Trent Boult | Mumbai Indians | Bowler | 9 | 10 wkts | Econ 10.40 | 18.40 |
| Marco Jansen | Punjab Kings | Bowler | 6 | 7 wkts | Econ 9.52 | 19.71 |
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