IPL 2023: MI vs PBKS, Match Prediction and more details

Mumbai Indians (MI), who have won three straight games in the ongoing IPL 2023, will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, April 22. Notably, the Kings had a strong start to the season, but their batting unit struggled against RCB in the most recent game. This is an area where the team needs to improve right away. Shikhar Dhawan, the team’s captain, is extremely likely to play against MI again, which will increase their chances of winning the championship.

The batting of MI has improved tremendously over the past few games. In the most recent game against SRH, youngster Cameron Green displayed great poise, and Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma once more performed to their capabilities. Piyush Chawla once again performed admirably with the ball, and Arjun Tendulkar shone throughout the powerplay and the final seconds.

MI vs PBKS Match Details

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Match 31, IPL 2023

Venue:

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time:

Saturday, April 22, 7:30 PM 

MI vs PBKS Pitch Report

The batters will love the ball coming onto the bat at the Wankhede Stadium because of the surface’s genuine bounce. The playing field is anticipated to be a hitting haven. On this wicket, bowling first will be desirable, and anything above 180 runs would be beneficial.

MI vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nehal Wadhera, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Riley Meredith

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

MI vs PBKS Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Cameron Green:

In the IPL auction, Mumbai paid a whopping INR 17.50 crore to secure the Australia international. Green may cause havoc in Wankhede, where the ball would come to the bat wonderfully, but it took him some time to adjust. However, in the most recent game, he displayed his class.

Probable best bowler

Piyush Chawla:

Piyush Chawla, the spin veteran, is in outstanding form right now. The leg-spinner, who has taken seven wickets through five games, is a threat to the PBKS hitters, who are currently struggling.

Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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