MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Match 24, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
Mumbai Indians set to face Punjab Kings in the 24th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 16.
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In the 24th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Mumbai Indians endured a disappointing performance in their previous match, suffering an 18-run defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Bengaluru posted a huge total of 240 runs after batting first, but Mumbai could only manage 122 in response. The chase got off to an average start, with the top order struggling to find momentum.
However, Sherfane Rutherford attempted to stabilise the innings with some positive stroke play, contributing 71 runs in the middle order, while Hardik Pandya also scored 40 runs. Earlier, in the bowling department, Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner and Shardul Thakur took one wicket each.
On the other hand, the Punjab Kings performed well in the previous game as they won by 6 wickets against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hyderabad, batting first, set a target of 219 runs, which Punjab successfully chased down in 18.5 overs. Punjab’s top order contributed effectively, with Priyansh Arya scoring 57 runs, while Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock of 69. Moreover, Prabhsimran Singh also played well and scored 51 off just 25 deliveries. In the bowling department, Shashank Singh delivered an excellent spell, claiming two wickets for 20 runs in three overs, while Arshdeep Singh chipped in with two wickets.
Match Information
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Match 24
Indian Premier League, 16 Apr 2026, Thur, 7:30 PM IST, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Broadcast
Star Sports Network
Live Stream
JioHotstar
Weather Report
Smoke
32.0°C
62% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
RD Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, SA Yadav, Tilak Varma, HH Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, JJ Bumrah, Trent Boult
Bench : Robin Minzq, Q de Kock, Danish Malewar, Rajangad Bawa, C Bosch, WG Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Atharva Ankolekar, Ashwani Kumar, DL Chahar, RS Sharma, M Markande, Allah Mohammad, Mohd Izhar
Punjab Kings
P Arya, P Simran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, S Iyer (C), N Wadhera, Shashank Singh, MP Stoinis, M Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal
Bench : Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, YS Thakur, LH Ferguson, V Nishad, P Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
55%
Pace Bowling
45%
Spin Bowling
68%
Batting Pitch
177
Average Score
32%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Rohit Sharma MI | BAT
Rohit Sharma is a highly accomplished top-order batter who has delivered consistent performances in recent matches. He has scored 315 runs across his last 10 games at an impressive strike rate of 150. Rohit is well-positioned to make a significant impact this season.
Shreyas Iyer PBKS | BAT
Shreyas Iyer is a highly accomplished top-order batter known for his composure and consistency at the crease. He has scored 336 runs across his last 10 matches, including a well-crafted 69 runs against SRH in his last game.
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Marcus Stoinis
PBKS | BAT
Quinton de Kock
MI | WKBAT
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