PBKS vs MI: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Cricket Match on April 18?

PBKS vs MI IPL 2024 Match Prediction: 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are gearing up for an intense showdown in match number 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Scheduled to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on April 18 (Thursday), cricket enthusiasts are in for a thrilling contest.

Both teams are entering the PBKS vs MI match on the back of recent defeats in the IPL 2024. PBKS suffered a close three-wicket loss in their previous encounter against the high-flying Rajasthan Royals (RR). Similarly, MI faced a setback in their last match against Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With six games under their belt in the IPL 2024 season, MI has secured two victories but also endured four losses. Similarly, Punjab Kings have played six matches, managing to clinch two wins while facing four losses.

Who Will Win? : PBKS vs MI IPL 2024 Match Prediction-

Punjab Kings have been up and down in the IPL 2024 season. Their batting hasn’t been consistent, and their bowlers haven’t been able to make much impact either. While some players like Shashank Singh and Jitesh Sharma have shown flashes of good performance, overall, the team’s batting has struggled.

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Mumbai Indians started the season on a rough note, losing all their matches until their fourth game where they finally secured a win against Delhi Capitals. They continued their winning streak by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru but stumbled in their recent match against CSK. Despite the loss, their batting, especially Rohit Sharma’s century, was impressive. However, their bowling heavily relies on Jasprit Bumrah. Hardik Pandya, the MI skipper, hasn’t been able to contribute much with either bat or ball.

Considering their overall performance, Mumbai Indians appear to be the stronger team and are likely to emerge victorious against Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of IPL 2024.

Probable Playing 11s For PBKS vs MI IPL 2024 Match:

Punjab Kings Probable XI:

If they bat first: 

1. Atharva Taide
2. Jonny Bairstow
3. Prabhsimran Singh
4. Sam Curran (Captain)
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
7. Shashank Singh
8. Ashutosh Sharma
9. Harpreet Brar
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Harshal Patel

If they bowl first:

1. Atharva Taide
2. Jonny Bairstow
3. Sam Curran (Captain)
4. Liam Livingstone
5. Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
6. Shashank Singh
7. Ashutosh Sharma
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Harshal Patel
11. Arshdeep Singh

These five players – Arshdeep Singh/Ashutosh Sharma, Rilee Roussow, Sikandar Raza, Tanay Thyagarajan, and Vidwath Kaverappa – exemplify the essence of impact players in cricket.

Mumbai Indians Probable 11:

If they bat first: 

1. Rohit Sharma
2. Ishan Kishan
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Tim David
6. Hardik Pandya (Captain)
7. Romario Shepherd
8. Mohammad Nabi
9. Gerald Coetzee
10. Shreyas Gopal
11. Jasprit Bumrah

If they bowl first:

1. Rohit Sharma
2. Ishan Kishan
3. Tilak Varma
4. Tim David
5. Hardik Pandya (Captain)
6. Romario Shepherd
7. Mohammad Nabi
8. Gerald Coetzee
9. Shreyas Gopal
10. Jasprit Bumrah
11. Akash Madhwal

Key Players to Watch:

• Suryakumar Yadav / Akash Madhwal
• Arjun Tendulkar
• Naman Dhir
• Dewald Brevis
• Shams Mulani

Fantasy 11 prediction Team for PBKS vs MI:

 

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PBKS vs MI Dream11 Team

WICKETKEEPERS

• Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma

BATTERS

• Rohit Sharma (C), S Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, T. David, T. Verma

ALL-ROUNDERS

• Hardik Pandya, Sam Curran

BOWLERS

• Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah (VC)