IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians’ strongest predicted XI against Punjab Kings

Middle Order: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch

Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the side in absence of MI’s regular skipper Hardik Pandya. The right-hander is having a poor season, scoring just 195 runs in 11 innings, which has been one of the main reasons for MI’s poor form in IPL 2026. Tilak Varma will need to up his game, especially in the middle-overs.

Will Jacks is having a mixed season so far, but adds depth in the squad with his all-round presence. Raj Bawa, despite that heartbreaking over against RCB, will be backed by MI management. Corbin Bosch was sensational against RCB with the ball, and gives this side a solid option.