PBKS vs MI is the second encounter between both teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Punjab Kings (PBKS) had the final laugh over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-scoring clash between both sides at Wankhede. Both teams will be desperate for two points to keep playoff hopes alive.
IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, will host the match on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
PBKS vs MI Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at PBKS and MI – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS’ top order hasn’t been consistent this season. However, the franchise chased 201 against Chennai Super Kings last week. There were excellent contributions from Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Jithesh Sharma. Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza hit the winning runs. The fans will be hoping for a special knock from Dhawan, who has gone past 6500 IPL runs.
Apart from Arshdeep Singh, none of the other bowlers have been impressive for the franchise this season. Kagiso Rabada has five wickets at an economy of 9.75 in four matches, while Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar have struggled to provide the team with wickets during the middle overs.
PBKS Squad
- Shikhar Dhawan (captain)
- Matthew Short
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Atharva Taide
- Liam Livingstone
- Harpreet Singh Bhatia
- Sam Curran
- Jitesh Sharma
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Chahar
- Harpreet Brar
- Nathan Ellis
- Vidwath Kaverappa
- Baltej Dhanda
- Rishi Dhawan
- Raj Angad Bawa
- Mohit Rathee
- Arshdeep Singh
- Shivam Singh
- Sikandar Raza
- Kagiso Rabada
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Gurnoor Singh
Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI batters upped their game to help the franchise grab two crucial points against Rajasthan Royals. Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, and Tilak Varma kept them in the hunt while chasing a mammoth score of 213. However, Tim David emerged as the hero with an unbeaten 45, 18 of them coming in the final over of the match. If the batters sustain the momentum, MI could climb to playoff places in the points table.
The bowling department remains a concern for MI as they conceded a 200-plus total in a third consecutive match. The overseas pace bowlers need to be consistent. Riley Meredith and Jason Behrendorff have picked up only 15 wickets between them and leaked more than ten runs per over. Piyush Chawla is the top wicket-taker, taking 13 wickets at an economy rate of 7.29.
MI Squad
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Ishan Kishan
- Cameron Green
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Tim David
- Hrithik Shokeen
- Piyush Chawla
- Nehal Wadhera
- Arjun Tendulkar
- Jason Behrendorff
- Riley Meredith
- Tristan Stubbs
- Vishnu Vinod
- Ramandeep Singh
- Raghav Goyal
- Arshad Khan
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Akash Madhwal
- Dewald Brevis
- Duan Jansen
- Jofra Archer
- Shams Mulani
- Sandeep Warrier
PBKS vs MI – Head-to-Head
In the 30 matches played between the two franchises, PBKS and MI have 15 wins each. PBKS beat MI by 12 runs in the lone fixture between both franchises this season. Sam Curran, Cameron Green, and Surkyakumar Yadav hit half-centuries, while Arshdeep Singh took four wickets at Wankhede.
IPL 2023 Stats – PBKS & MI
- Most Runs: Shikhar Dhawan – 262 runs (PBKS); Tilak Varma – 248 runs (MI)
- Total Wickets: Arshdeep Singh – 15 wickets (PBKS); Piyush Chawla – 13 wickets (MI)
- Most Sixes: Jitesh Sharma – 14 sixes (PBKS); Tilak Varma – 15 sixes (MI)
Winner Prediction – PBKS vs MI
PBKS has only won one of the four fixtures played at IS Bindra Stadium this season. With MI batters delivering the goods in their last game, five-time IPL winners have the upper hand over PBKS in IPL match 46.
Final Thoughts on PBKS vs MI
The presence of Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, etc., is sure to provide fans with plenty of memorable moments in this crucial IPL fixture.
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