IPL 2024, PBKS vs MI Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Sam Curran and Hardik Pandya will be in charge of PBKS and MI respectively [AP Photos]Sam Curran and Hardik Pandya will be in charge of PBKS and MI respectively [AP Photos]

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The game will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 18th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Both PBKS and MI are struggling in the tournament. While PBKS have lost a couple of close games, MI have had a roller coaster ride. The two points at stake in this game are vital for both teams' survival. Thus, an exciting clash and a close competition between the bat and the ball is on the cards. 


How the Mullanpur pitch has behaved?

The Mullanpur Stadium has been a witness to three matches in IPL 2024. The wicket has been a competitive one providing balanced ground for both batters and bowlers. Two of the three games here has been won by team chasing a target. An exciting clash with a close fight between the bat and the ball could be expected in this game. 

Phase
Avg 1st Innings Score
Avg Dismissals
Avg 2nd Innings Score
Avg Dismissals
Powerplay442432
Middle Overs823763
Death Overs453532


Predicted Toss Result

The average first innings total at this wicket has been 168, while that in the second innings has been 170. Both PBKS and MI have good batting depth and the skipper winning the toss might look to field first. 


Predicted Score

Predicted First Innings Score: 170-180
Predicted Second Innings Score: 175-190

Predicted Result: Team chasing to win the game. 


Player Battles

Ishan Kishan vs Arshdeep Singh

Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Strike Rate
25123208.3

Predicted Result - Though Ishan Kishan has a high strike rate against Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm pacer has dismissed him every four deliveries. It is expected that Arshdeep will dominate this face-off. 


Liam Livingstone vs Jasprit Bumrah

Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Strike Rate
13233.33

Predicted Result - Liam Livingstone will have the duty of giving a powerful finish to the Punjab Kings. Towards the death over he might have to face Jasprit Bumrah and that could be a threat for the English batter. Bumrah have dominated the face-off previously and the same could be expected in this game. 


Weak Links of the Teams

Punjab Kings

Prabhsimran Singh

The young Indian batter has struggled with the bat in IPL 2024. Prabhsimran Singh has scored only 119 runs in this season at an average of 19.83. Given his current form, Prabhsimran Singh could be the weakest link for PBKS in the match. 


Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya

The newly appointed MI skipper has struggled with form in IPL 2024. In six matches Hardik Pandya has scored only 131 runs at an average of 26.20. With the ball Pandya has only three wickets in the 11 overs that he has bowled in IPL 2024, while conceding runs at an economy of 12. 

Besides his current off form, the numbers of Pandya against PBKS is also not too encouraging. In 14 matches against this opposition, Pandya has scored 246 runs at an average of 24.60, while with the ball he has picked up five wickets in seven matches with an economy of 11.52. The numbers against the MI captain and it seems like he will be the biggest weak link for the team. 


Powerhouses of the Teams

Punjab Kings

Liam Livingstone

The last time this two teams met, Liam Livingstone played a magnificent knock. IPL 2024 has been a hot and cold season for him, but the English power-hitter will take confidence from the last game he played against them. Livingstone will be looking to play an impactful role in this game and hence could be a powerhouse for the team. 


Mumbai Indians

Suryakumar Yadav

It has been a roller coaster ride for Suryakumar Yadav since his return to IPL 2024. He started with a duck and followed it up with a magnificent half-century but in the last match against CSK, he was dismissed for a golden duck. But Surya had a great time against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. In two matches, SKY scored 123 runs against PBKS at a strike rate of 158.70. This will give him the confidence to emerge as the biggest powerhouse for the Mumbai Indians.