IPL 2024 PBKS vs MI: Match 33 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2024L: Dream11 Predictions for 33rd Match [AP Photos]

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

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

PBKS vs MI Toss Update

Punjab Kings have won the toss and will field first.

Punjab Kings Changes: Rillee Rossouw comes in place of Jonny Bairstow. Atharva Taide misses out.  

Mumbai Indinas Changes: No changes for Mumbai Indians. 

PBKS vs MI Head-to-head Stats

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have competed fiercely against each other. They have played 31 games overall; Mumbai Indians are slightly ahead with 16 wins, while PBKS have won 15. 

When these two teams last met in IPL 2023, it was a nail-biting affair. 430 runs were scored in the game in 38.5 overs, and the batters ruled the day. The Kings batted first in the match, and riding on the shoulders of Liam Livingstone (82 off 42) and Jitesh Sharma (49 off 27), they posted a massive total of 214/3 in their 20 overs. 

The chase was led by Ishan Kishan (75 off 41) for the Mumbai Indians. Suyrakumar Yadav (66 off 31) consolidated on the start provided by Kishan and took the team closer to the target. Tim David (19* off 10) and Tilak Varma (26* off 10) played fiery cameos and capped things off for the Mumbai Indians. They won the game by six wickets with seven balls remaining.

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PBKS vs MI Pitch Report

The wicket at the Mullanpur Stadium has seen three matches in IPL 2024. The pitch has provided an even ground for players of all trades. While batters ready to spend some time in the initial stages have scored runs, spinners and pacers have also impacted the games. For the pacers, it will be essential to hit the right areas with their slowers and cutter to be successful on this wicket.  

Mullanpur Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings score: 168
Average second innings score: 170
Highest total recorded: 182/9 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
Lowest total recorded:  147/8 by Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The wicket at the Mullnapur Cricket Stadium has presented an arena for close competition between the bat and the ball. The pitch is best for batting when the ball is new and hard. Therefore, top-order batters will be the safer choice from the batters' section. 
• In the case of the bowling department, the spinners will have an impact in the middle overs. The pacers who have a good slower in their repertoire will be the best choices for the game. 

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PBKS vs MI Fantasy Cricket Tips

Punjab Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Top-order batters will be safe choices for the game. If Shikhar Dhawan plays, he and Jonny Bairstow would be good choices for the fantasy contests. Alongside these two, you can also trust Liam Livingstone, as he played a blinder of a knock when these two teams last met in IPL 2023. 
• Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh have been the in-form bowlers for PBKS, and they will be the safer picks for the game. Barring the two pacers, Harshal Patel, who has a good record against MI, will also be a good choice for the fantasy contests. 

Mumbai Indians Heavy Fantasy XI

• Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan will be necessary for the MI Side as they will enjoy the new ball coming onto the bat in the initial stages. Kishan will also have the confidence of scoring runs from the last encounter between the two teams. Suryakumar Yadav has good numbers against PBKS and could be a decisive choice in the fantasy contests. 
• Jasprit Bumrah will be the prime choice from the bowling department of MI. He has been in great form and also has significant numbers against PBKS. So, Bumrah could be a highly rewarding option. 

PBKS vs MI Winner Prediction

The Punjab Kings have played good cricket in the tournament but have ended up on the wrong side in most of the games. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have struggled to find rhythm in the tournament. It will expectedly be a very close game, and predicting the outcome is difficult. However, given that the PBKS unit might be more habituated to the playing conditions, they could win this match. 

PBKS vs MI Top Player Picks

Liam Livingstone could be a game-changer for PBKS in the match [AP Photos]

Liam Livingstone (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 104 Runs in 4 Innings
• The English all-rounder has blown hot and cold with the bat in IPL 2024. However, Liam Livingstone played a blazing knock against Mumbai Indians in the last encounter in IPL 2023. He will have confidence from that knock and will be looking to impact the game for his team positively.

Kagios Rabada (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 9 Wickets in 6 Innings
• The South African speedster has been doing a good job for the Punjab Kings. He is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker for his team with Arshdeep Singh. Rabada will be eager to ride the momentum and be impactful in this game with the ball in hand. 

Rohit Sharma (MI)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 261 Runs in 6 Innings
• The Indian skipper played a brilliant knock against CSK in the last game. Even though Rohit Sharma's brilliant hundred was not enough to take them across the victory line, it was an innings full of class. His current form makes Rohit Sharma a crucial pick for the fantasy contests of the match.

Jasprit Bumrah (MI)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 10 Wickets in 6 Matches
• Bumrah has been in great rhythm with the ball in IPL 2024. He has bowled some brilliant spells in some matches, and even in the games where he has not picked up wickets, Bumrah has been economical. Keeping him in the fantasy contests will be a safe choice. 

PBKS vs MI Differential Picks

Jitesh Sharma (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 106 Runs in 6 Matches
• The young Indian keeper has struggled to get going with the bat in the tournament. But Jitesh Sharma has excellent numbers against Mumbai Indians and could be highly beneficial for the fantasy contests. 

Tilak Varma is in a good form in the tournament [AP Photos]

Tilak Varma (MI)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 174 Runs in 6 Matches
• The young Indian left-hander has been in good form in the tournament. Tilak Varma has the rhythm with him, and his records against PBKS are also good. He has played two cameos against them and will be looking to do the same if he gets a chance with the bat in this game. 

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PBKS vs MI Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the strengths of the two teams, a 2-3-2-4 or a 2-3-3-3 combination could be rewarding in the match. 

PBKS vs MI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers:  Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Madhwal

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: Jitesh Sharma

Punjab Kings: 5 Players; Mumbai Indians: 6 Players

PBKS vs MI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Shashank Singh, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Jaspit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada, Akash Madhwal

Captain: Liam Livingstone
Vice-captain: Ishan Kishan

Punjab Kings: 6 Players; Mumbai Indians: 5 Players