IPL 2026 Today's Match: MI vs PBKS playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match No. 24 of the Indian Premier League 2026 tonight at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and elected to field first on the night.

 

The five-time champions have had a tough start to the season and are currently placed ninth on the points table, with just one win from their first four matches. With the likes of Rohit Sharma set to miss out the game with a hamstring injury he suffered during the RCB game, the opening duties will likely be given to Quinton de Kock on the night.

 

 

MI opened their campaign on a winning note against Kolkata Knight Riders, but their form dipped soon after, as they went on to lose three consecutive games against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With results not going their way, MI will be desperate to turn things around and secure a much-needed victory at home.

 

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have enjoyed a strong and confident start to IPL 2026. They are sitting second on the points table with three wins from four matches. PBKS have impressed with their consistent performances, especially in run chases, which has been a major strength this season. Backed by momentum, they will aim to continue their winning run and stay firmly in the top half of the standings.

 

Hardik Pandya's captaincy record in IPL (MI) 

Matches: 62

Wins: 36

Losses: 26

N/R: 0

Win percentage: 58.06%

 

Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy record in IPL (PBKS) 

Matches: 91

Wins: 53

Losses: 35

N/R: 3

Win percentage: 58.24% 

 

IPL 2026: MI playing 11 vs PBKS

 

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton have given Mumbai Indians brisk starts in the powerplay. However, Rohit picked up a hamstring injury against RCB, which forced him to retire hurt, raising fitness concerns ahead of the PBKS clash. Despite this, he is expected to feature in the upcoming match.

 

Suryakumar Yadav has been inconsistent so far, scoring 106 runs in four matches at an average of 26.50, reflecting a mixed start to his campaign.

 

MI’s major concern has been the middle order, with Tilak Varma averaging just 8.75 and Naman Dhir at 19.66, both struggling for consistency. Hardik Pandya will be key in stabilizing the innings and accelerating in the middle overs. If MI chase, Sherfane Rutherford could be used as an Impact Player for finishing duties.

 

In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah has surprisingly been wicketless so far, conceding runs at an economy of 8.20. Shardul Thakur leads the wicket charts but has been expensive, while Trent Boult has managed only one wicket and will be expected to strike early with the new ball.

 

Mumbai Indians playing 11:  Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mayank Rawat, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

 

MI squad for IPL 2026: Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Raj Bawa, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Mayank Markande, Shardul Thakur, Quinton de Kock, AM Ghazanfar, Robin Minz, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewar, Mayank Rawat, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar, Raghu Sharma

 

IPL 2026: PBKS playing 11 vs MI

 

Punjab Kings are expected to field a strong and aggressive top order featuring Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Cooper Connolly, with the pair of Arya and Prabhsimran coming off a record stand in the previous match. 

 

Shreyas Iyer will anchor the middle order in fine form, supported by Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis, while Musheer Khan or Suryansh Shedge could replace the struggling Nehal Wadhera. In the bowling unit, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, and Xavier Bartlett are likely starters, with Yash Thakur coming in for Vijaykumar Vyshak. Yuzvendra Chahal is expected to feature as an impact substitute.

  Punjab Kings playing 11: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

 

PBKS squad for IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer (C), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Mitchell Owen, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Harnoor Singh, Vishal Nishad, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash

 

IPL 2026: MI vs PBKS key player battles 

MI Batters vs PBKS Bowlers (Head-to-Head in T20/IPL)
Batter	Bowler	Inns	Runs	Outs	SR
Rohit Sharma	Yuzvendra Chahal	10	39	1	103
Rohit Sharma	Arshdeep Singh	7	30	1	115
Quinton de Kock	Yuzvendra Chahal	9	54	6	123
Quinton de Kock	Arshdeep Singh	13	99	5	138
Quinton de Kock	Marcus Stoinis	4	19	3	146
Ryan Rickelton	Arshdeep Singh	6	50	2	139
Ryan Rickelton	Marco Jansen	12	70	3	152
Suryakumar Yadav	Yuzvendra Chahal	13	116	4	132
Suryakumar Yadav	Vijaykumar Vyshak	4	43	2	154
Suryakumar Yadav	Arshdeep Singh	7	42	2	120
Suryakumar Yadav	Marco Jansen	10	71	2	161
Suryakumar Yadav	Ben Dwarshuis	2	4	2	67
Suryakumar Yadav	Marcus Stoinis	12	75	3	179
Will Jacks	Marco Jansen	7	40	5	129
Will Jacks	Marcus Stoinis	5	50	2	185
Tilak Varma	Yuzvendra Chahal	6	72	1	164
Tilak Varma	Arshdeep Singh	5	37	1	218
Sherfane Rutherford	Marco Jansen	6	40	0	182
Sherfane Rutherford	Ben Dwarshuis	4	9	2	75
Hardik Pandya	Yuzvendra Chahal	15	71	4	95
Hardik Pandya	Arshdeep Singh	7	20	1	74
Hardik Pandya	Marco Jansen	9	65	1	155
Hardik Pandya	Marcus Stoinis	8	49	3	158
Mitchell Santner	Arshdeep Singh	11	38	2	100

  PBKS Batters vs MI Bowlers 

PBKS Batters vs MI Bowlers (Head-to-Head in T20/IPL)
Batter	Bowler	Inns	Runs	Outs	SR
Prabhsimran Singh	Trent Boult	6	31	3	100
Shreyas Iyer	Jasprit Bumrah	11	74	1	130
Shreyas Iyer	Trent Boult	8	68	1	136
Shreyas Iyer	Deepak Chahar	7	60	0	136
Shreyas Iyer	Shardul Thakur	8	63	1	162
Shreyas Iyer	Mitchell Santner	10	61	1	111
Marcus Stoinis	Jasprit Bumrah	15	67	4	102
Marcus Stoinis	Trent Boult	13	44	1	113
Marcus Stoinis	Shardul Thakur	4	38	2	173
Marcus Stoinis	Mitchell Santner	5	30	1	88