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Mumbai Indians (MI) are in a tricky position. After breaking their first-match curse, they have gone on to lose three straight matches. Surprisingly, their bowlers have lacked impact, and need to turn it around today. But, they face a tough test against high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS).

MI are eighth in the points table. Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in four games, and it’s one of the main reasons for their poor performance. The likes of Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, and Mayank Markande will have to take responsibility if MI is to do well against a strong opponents

Tilak Varma has struggled in the first four games, while Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, and Suryakumar Yadav are playing well. Sherfane Rutherford showed his class in the last game as Hardik Pandya also got some runs to his name. However, Rohit is in doubt for this match, adding another layer of complexity for MI.

Meanwhile, PBKS have been in top form as a team. Shreyas Iyer is leading the side from the front, with Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly playing well. Priyansh Arya also scored a brilliant fifty in the last game against SRH. However, more output from Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera is key with other capable players in the squad.

Bowling-wise, Xavier Bartlett is bowling well while Arshdeep Singh got going with two wickets in the last game. Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen have also bowled well with good assistance from Vijaykumar Vyshak.

IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs

Rohit Sharma, if fit, should come in as the impact sub. Naman Dhir can open in his absence. They can also include Corbin Bosch for Mitchell Santner.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Naman Dhir, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Hardik Pandya (c), 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Trent Boult

Impact Sub: Rohit Sharma/Ashwani Kumar

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhismran Singh (wk), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Xavier Bartlett, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Vijaykumar Vyshak 

Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Wankhede Stadium is one of the best batting venues in India. There will be some movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball, but after that, it’ll be a batter’s paradise.

The first innings score here in the two games so far are 220 and 240. MI chased down 220 against KKR and got close against RCB in the last game. Chasing will be a no-brainer here.

It will be a clear day with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 27-28 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with 73% humidity. Dew is a factor at Wankhede.

Insights that could decide who will win the MI vs PBKS match

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

• Tilak Varma has a 47.54% probability of making a 30+ score. Tilak has a good record against PBKS (6 inns, 144 runs, avg. 36.00, SR 169.4).
• Despite going wicketless in four games, Jasprit Bumrah is considered the likeliest bowler to take 2+ wickets (36.91%) chance.
• Yuzvendra Chahal has a great record against Hardik Pandya. Chahal dismissing Hardik has a 11.61% probability of happening in this match.

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Fantasy Cricket Tips for MI vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats

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Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Ryan Rickelton has 135 runs in four innings. He looked good in the last game and will be a top fantasy pick. Rickelton can take the attack to the Punjab bowlers, and he’s known for scoring big when on song. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
• Prabhsimran Singh has 131 runs in three innings so far. He scored 51 runs in the last game. He has looked pretty confident and will bat aggressively. Prabhsimran is a key batter for Punjab and will be a must in your fantasy teams. 

Key batter picks: 

• Shreyas Iyer scored 113 runs against MI in the two games last season. He wasn’t even dismissed once, with 87* being his highest score. Iyer’s been in terrific form this season with two fifties in three innings so far.
• Suryakumar Yadav will be a key batter for MI. He’s been consistently batting at three, which is the best position for him. He can win games on his own when he gets going. Surya will be a top C/VC pick, especially while chasing.
• Priyansh Arya scored a quick 57 runs in the last game. He attacks from the first ball and can fetch plenty of points if he stays on the crease for even 4-5 overs. He will fancy his chances against MI’s struggling bowling attack. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Hardik Pandya batted well in the last game. He will bowl 3-4 overs and will be their best batter in the middle order. Hardik will fetch points from both the bat and ball. Try him as C/VC, especially while bowling first.
• Cooper Connolly has been a terrific addition to Punjab at number three. He bats positively, attacks the bowlers, and can also bowl an over or two if needed. Connolly has 119 runs in three innings, at an average of 59.50 and strike rate of 152.56 including a fifty. 

Key bowler picks: 

• Marco Jansen will bowl the key overs for Punjab and is more than capable with the bat. He adds excellent depth to the PBKS side and will be a top fantasy pick. Jansen will get movement upfront with the new ball, and he can trouble MI’s top order.
• Jasprit Bumrah has been wicketless after four matches, but that’s no reason to drop him. He is a champion bowler and knows how to pick up wickets. Punjab’s middle order hasn’t got a lot of time to bat, and Bumrah can exploit that in this game, especially while bowling first. Try him as C/VC in a couple of teams.
• Yuzvendra Chahal has 20 wickets in 14 games against the Mumbai Indians. He’s a wicket-taker and picks up wickets in clusters on his day. Chahal will be an excellent differential pick for this game. He has 30 wickets in 21 games at the Wankhede Stadium.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Trent Boult.
• Xavier Bartlett.
• Sherfane Rutherford.

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Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 34 matches, MI 17, and PBKS 17.
• Punjab Kings have won 3 of the last 5 games.
• Prabhsimran Singh vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 31 runs, 3 dismissals in 31 deliveries.
• Suryakuamr Yadav vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 116 runs, 4 dismissals in 88 deliveries.
• Hardik Pandya vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 71 runs, 4 dismissals in 75 deliveries.

IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

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Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams have quality players on their respective sides, but Mumbai Indians’ bowling is a big concern. They are leaking runs in every game, and none of the bowlers have shown some promise.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have played as a team with all the players chipping in.

Punjab Kings to win.

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