IPL 2024 Match 33, PBKS vs MI | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Punjab Kings will face Mumbai Indians at Mullanpur (AP Photo)

Mumbai Indians, five-time champs, clash with Punjab Kings in IPL's 33rd match. Under Hardik Pandya's lead, Mumbai's inconsistent performance yielded only two wins in six matches. Punjab Kings suffered a batting collapse in their recent game, succumbing to defeat as their top order crumbled under pressure.

PBKS vs MI: Team Previews

Punjab Kings 

The upcoming clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 promises to be a riveting encounter. Currently positioned seventh on the points table, Punjab Kings have had a mixed season, winning two out of their six matches so far.

 In their last outing against Rajasthan Royals, they suffered a narrow defeat by 3 wickets despite Ashutosh Sharma's commendable 34-run contribution. With the absence of their regular captain Shikhar Dhawan due to a shoulder injury, the responsibility falls on the shoulders of Sam Curran to lead the team. 

Punjab Kings will be eager to break their two-match losing streak and claim a crucial victory against Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians 

Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, are determined to bounce back from their recent setbacks. Currently occupying the eighth spot on the points table, MI have won two out of their six matches in IPL 2024. 

Their last match against Chennai Super Kings saw a valiant effort from Rohit Sharma, who scored an impressive 105 runs, but the team fell short by 20 runs. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI have shown glimpses of their potential with victories over Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

However, inconsistency has plagued their campaign. With four successive away games ahead, MI faces a challenging road ahead. They will be eager to reignite their campaign with a win against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

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Mullanpur Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For MI vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match

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PBKS vs MI: Match Details & Live Streaming

PBKS vs MI: Mullanpur Stadium Pitch Report

The Mullanpur Cricket Stadium pitch presents a balanced playground for batsmen and bowlers, favoring high scores. Notably, fast bowlers excel here, claiming double the wickets compared to spinners. With three matches played, two yielding high scores, teams can anticipate a 180-run mark when batting first. 

Early seam movement is limited, benefiting pacers in later stages. Spinners enjoy consistent turn, as seen in recent clashes. Variations like cutters challenge batsmen, curbing run-scoring. Expect a thrilling duel between bat and ball, with emphasis on death bowling and spin. Given teams' preference for chasing, the toss-winning side might opt to field first.

PBKS vs MI: Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings: Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada

Impact players: Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Ashutosh Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal

Impact Substitutes: Nuwan Thushara, Dewald Brevis, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Harvik Desai

PBKS vs MI:  Fantoss Fantasy Tips

PBKS vs MI: Winner Prediction

Mumbai Indians will bounce back and is likely to win this clash against Punjab Kings.

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