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

Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah

MI’s bowling has let them down in this season, especially the two senior pros: Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar. They have failed to pick up wickets with the new ball in this season.

Chahar had a good outing against RCB and would want to keep up the good form. Bumrah, on the other hand, despite being economical, has picked up just three wickets so far.

AM Ghazanfar is by far MI’s best bowler this season, and has impressed with his mystery spin. Shardul Thakur could also be given a chance in the match. 

MI’s predicted playing XI vs PBKS in Match 58, IPL 2026:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Player: Rohit Sharma