Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians in game 33 of the IPL 2024, on Thursday, April 18.
The 33rd match of the ongoing IPL 2024 will feature a clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, on Thursday, April 18. Both sides are coming into this match after losing in their last matches. PBKS tasted defeat in a last-over thriller against Rajasthan, while Mumbai Indians were beaten in the El Clásico against Chennai Super Kings. Both sides would be looking to improve their performance in the upcoming game to keep their playoff hopes alive in the tournament.
PBKS vs MI Match Details:
| Match: | Punjab Kings Vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Date & Time: | Thursday, April 18, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is known for its well-balanced pitch. It tends to provide opportunities for both the batters and the bowlers. The captain who wins the toss may find it advantageous to elect to bat first at this venue and put on a big total.
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | Punjab Kings won | Mumbai Indians Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 14 | 16 | 01 |
PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XIs:
- Punjab Kings:
- Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada
- Impact player – Ashutosh Singh
- Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal
- Impact player – Suryakumar Yadav
Probable Best Players of the Match:
- Probable Best Batter:
- Suryakumar Yadav: He could be the best batter in Game 33 of the ongoing IPL 2024. He played a magnificent knock against RCB earlier but was not able to open his account in the subsequent match against CSK. This became one of the reasons for MI’s loss to CSK in the last game. Sky would be eager to showcase his prowess in the upcoming game.
- Probable Best Bowler:
- Jasprit Bumrah: Despite all the bowlers being taken to the cleaners by the batters in the ongoing season of IPL 2024, there is one bowler who has stood out so far, and his name is Jasprit Bumrah. He would be eager to continue his good form and showcase his prowess in the upcoming game as well.
Today’s Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win the match
