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PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: IPL 2024 33rd Match | PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today | Mullanpur Pitch Report
IPL’s 17th season is proving to be one of the most thrilling seasons ever with the number of blockbusters on show. Here is the potential for another, with Punjab Kings taking on Mumbai Indians at their home in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Both sides have played half a dozen games out of which they have won just two, with the net run rate difference just 0.016 between them. After another close, final-over loss for Punjab against RR, they would want fortunes to go their way even if it happens to be a thrilling contest. It would be interesting to see if Trevor Bayliss’ team manages to get back on the track after two losses back-to-back.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians come into this game after they were outplayed by the ‘Yellove Army’ in the El-Clásico at Wankhede. The Bombay side promises to be one of the strongest sides on paper but has failed to fulfill expectations.
Undoubtedly, one more mega-contest is on the cards to beguile the world, and both teams need to deliver as the halfway mark of the season is here.
IPL 2024 33rd Match: PBKS vs MI Possible Playing XI
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan could make his return to the team after missing the last game due to a niggle.
1. Jonny Bairstow (OS), 2. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 3. Prabhsimran Singh, 4. Sam Curran (OS), 5. Liam Livingstone (OS), 6. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Ashutosh Sharma, 9. Harpreet Brar, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Kagiso Rabada (OS)
Mumbai Indians
It would be interesting to see if Nuwan Thushara is handed his MI debut after a long wait.
1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Hardik Pandya (c), 6. Tim David (OS), 7. Mohammad Nabi/Nuwan Thushara (OS), 8. Romario Shepherd (OS) 9. Gerald Coetzee (OS), 10. Shreyas Gopal, 11. Jasprit Bumrah, 12. Akash Madhwal
Fantasy Cricket Tips for PBKS vs MI: Key Players to Watch & Key Stats for the 33rd Match of IPL 2024
- Shikhar Dhawan has scored 901 runs at an average of 39.2 against MI. He is also the top run-scorer for his side so far this season. A big innings from Shikhar is due and it could arrive in this game.
- Against Bumrah, Dhawan has scored 105 runs in 87 deliveries with just one dismissal.
- Sam Curran is having a decent time in this IPL as the English all rounder has contributed to his team. He has scored 126 runs along with eight scalps.
- Curran has scored 133 runs at SR of 156 against MI and has also struck five times with the ball. The team management and fans would want their vice-captain to come good again.
- Shashank Singh (146 runs at SR of 185) and Ashutosh Sharma (95 runs at SR of 198) have been the biggest positives for the Kings this season. The duo is performing in almost every game and will fancy their chances against MI’s struggling death bowling.
- Kagiso Rabada has taken nine wickets so far this season and has 12 wickets against MI overall. He’s got great match ups against some of Mumbai batters including Rohit (37 runs off 25 balls, two dismissals) and Suryakumar (55 runs off 39 balls, three dismissals).
- Arshdeep Singh is also the top wicket taker for his side along with Rabada with nine wickets thus far. He’s picked up eight wickets in six outings against MI. He has dismissed Ishan Kishan thrice in 12 balls in T20s.
Mumbai Indians
- Rohit Sharma’s hard fought century went in vain in the last game but Mumbai’s king would be roaring to go.
- Rohit is leading the MI batting line up with 261 runs. He has scored 566 runs against the Punjab franchise at an average of 26.95 and strike rate of 131.93.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s return has been an adventure as he has scored two ducks and a 17-ball half century in between. Since Punjab have changed their name to Punjab Kings from KXIP, Surya has struck at 173 whilst averaging 40 against them.
- Surya vs Sam Curran: 52 runs off 19 balls with one dismissal.
- Tilak Varma has scored 174 runs this season so far, and if he gets going he can be one of the threats for the Punjab. Against PBKS, he has scored 65 runs in 36 balls.
- Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless in the last game but still has scalped 10 wickets in this season. Bowling against Punjab, he has taken 20 wickets in 15 innings. No doubt he will again be the biggest threat for the opposition.
- Sam Curran vs Bumrah: 18 runs in 12 balls with two dismissals.
Other Stats and Facts
- Head to head: Matches 31, PBKS 15, MI 16.
- In last 6 matches: PBKS 4, MI 2.
- Ishan Kishan vs Punjab Kings: Innings 12, Runs 239, Balls 204, Avg 21.7, SR 117.
- Jitesh Sharma vs Mumbai Indians: Innings 3, Runs 104, Balls 49, Avg 104, SR 212.2.
- Rohit Sharma vs Harshal Patel: 27 runs, 23 balls, 3 dismissals.
- Hardik Pandya vs Arshdeep Singh: 13 runs, 22 balls, 1 dismissal.
- Arshdeep Singh at Mullanpur: 3 innings, 7 wickets.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Mullanpur Pitch Report and Weather
Out of three matches played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Mullanpur, two have been won by chasing teams.
The average first innings score here is 168. Pacers have taken 33 wickets whereas spinners have taken eight. Like the last game, another slow wicket is expected where 180 could be par score.
The temperature will be in the late 20’s with no rain forecast.
IPL 2024 33rd Match: PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.
Option 1:
Option 2:
PBKS vs MI Winner Prediction
A difficult one to pick among the two. Nevertheless, MI is our pick, but it could come down to who chases.
