PBKS vs MI Match Preview
The Punjab Kings' batting performance this season has been inconsistent, especially with the absence of Shikhar Dhawan due to a shoulder injury. This puts pressure on key batsmen like Johnny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh in the top order.
The team will heavily rely on domestic talents such as Jitesh Sharma, Atharva Taide, and Shashank Singh to perform well. Shashank Singh, in particular, has shown promise as a finisher alongside Ashutosh Sharma.
In terms of bowling, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh form a strong new-ball attack with 9 wickets each. Harshal Patel and Sam Curran have taken a total of 15 wickets, although they have been expensive at times.
One area of concern for the Punjab Kings is the lack of a quality spinner in their squad.
With Shikhar Dhawan missing from the top order, the team needs another batsman to step up. Currently, there doesn't seem to be a clear candidate for this role. Therefore, a change in selection or batting order, such as promoting Sam Curran, might be necessary for the upcoming match.
The opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan has shown great consistency in the last three games, with partnerships of 70, 101, and 80. However, the middle order has struggled to capitalize on these good starts, except in the last match.
This trend is promising for the team's batting unit and sets a positive tone for the upcoming match. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are in good form and should provide stability in the middle, supported by players like Tim David or Romario Shepherd.
The only concern seems to be Hardik Pandya's current form, as he has been struggling. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout performer with 10 wickets, while Gerald Coetzee and Akash Madhwal have been a bit expensive.
The team lacks a consistent spin bowler and a reliable fifth bowler to control the run rate and create pressure on the opposition's batting lineup. Hardik Pandya, who used to fulfill this role, has been expensive and ineffective so far in the tournament.
Weather Report
Dew is likely to come in during the second half. The weather is likely to be cloudy with temperatures of between 25 and 30 degrees.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Mullanpur generally holds some moisture and there will be some patches of green grass dotting the surface. The seamers will get some movement early on in the match. However, things should improve for the batsmen as the match progresses. A score of 168 is the average score batting first while 182 is the average winning score batting first on this ground.
Notable stats
Rohit Sharma: Hitting His Stride
Rohit Sharma scored a century for MI in their last outing, becoming the first batsman from the team to score two IPL centuries. He is also the most successful batsman for MI, with 5302 runs at an average of 29.95 and a strike rate of 131.17.
Team News
Shikhar Dhawan is likely to miss the next couple of matches due to a shoulder injury.
PBKS vs MI Probable 11
PBKS Playing 11
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Johnny Bairstow
- Atharva Taide
- Sam Curran (C)
- Jitesh Sharma (Wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Harpreet Brar
- Shashank Singh
- Harshal Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kagiso Rabada
MI Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (Wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Akash Madhwal
- Gerald Coetzee
- Mohammad Nabi
- Romario Shepherd
- Tim David
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Mumbai Indians to win this match. While they haven’t performed to their full potential, the Mumbai Indians are a quality team with one of the strongest batting line-ups in the league. As the bowlers from Punjab haven’t been in the best of forms, they are likely to struggle in this match.
Top Picks
Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma has scored 261 runs this season at an average of 52.20 and a strike rate of 167.30.
Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker for MI with 10 wickets picked up at an average of 14.60.
Sam Curran: A quality all-rounder, Sam Curran has scored 126 runs and has also picked up 8 wickets.
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: I Kishan, J Bairstow
Batters: S Yadav, R Sharma (C), S Singh, P Singh
All-rounders: S Curran (VC), R Shepherd
Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Rabada, G Coetzee
