IPL 2023 | PBKS vs MI: 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For 

image-lh6mn02zPunjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians in the 46th match of IPL 2023 (Source: iplt20.com)

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) go head-to-head in the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 scheduled at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on May 3.

As the race for playoffs heats up, it is an important match for both the teams. While Punjab Kings are at sixth position currently with five victories in nine matches, Mumbai Indians are placed at a spot below them, winning four of their eight games.

Before the clash begins, let us list the match-ups that may decide the result of the match.

Shikhar Dhawan vs Piyush Chawla

Though Piyush Chawla has been MI's best bowler in IPL 2023 as he has taken 13 wickets so far, his record against Shikhar Dhawan is sub-par. The PBKS skipper will fancy his chances versus the leggie.

Shikhar Dhawan vs Piyush Chawla in T20s: 59 balls, 92 runs, 2 dismissals, Average - 46, Strike-rate - 155.9 

Arjun Tendulkar/Arshad Khan vs Prabhsimran Singh 

Prabhsimran Singh has been contributing useful cameos while opening for Punjab. While he has been able to give the Kings flying starts on a few occasions, MI would not want that to happen and could possibly use Arjun Tendulkar or Arshad Khan against him.

Prabhsimran Singh vs left-arm pacers in T20s: 93 balls, 125 runs, 5 dismissals, Average - 25, Strike-rate - 134.4 

Kagiso Rabada vs Rohit Sharma 

Rohit Sharma has blown hot and cold in the ongoing IPL season. To stop him early, Punjab Kings have a strong figure in the form of Kagiso Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada vs Rohit Sharma in T20s: 25 balls, 37 runs, 2 dismissals, Average - 18.5, Strike-rate - 148

Kagiso Rabada vs Suryakumar Yadav

Coming off a remarkable match-winning fifty, Suryakumar Yadav might prove to be unstoppable for Punjab. He has struck at a good rate against Rabada. Although, the South African has dismissed him thrice in T20s.

Kagiso Rabada vs Suryakumar Yadav in T20s: 39 balls, 55 runs, 3 dismissals, Average - 28.3, Strike-rate - 141 

Arshdeep Singh vs Ishan Kishan 

Struggling Ishan Kishan might continue his poor form as he will be facing Arshdeep Singh, who has got the better of him twice in the IPL.

Arshdeep Singh vs Ishan Kishan in T20s: 4 balls, 1 runs, 2 dismissals, Average - 0.5