Match 43Batting Pitch
MIMumbai Indians
VS
PBKSPunjab Kings
Sunday, 19 April 2026 02:00 pm IST Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain (2x)
Suryakumar Yadav
Score: 97.3Form: 88/100Credits: 10
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at WankhedeThrives on batting pitchesVery consistent scorerHigh ceiling (92 pts recent best)
Vice-Captain (1.5x)
Hardik Pandya
Score: 93.1Form: 75/100Credits: 10
Good recent formExcellent venue record at WankhedeVery consistent scorerAll-rounder advantage (bat + bowl pts)
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
CBatter
Suryakumar Yadav
MI · 10 Cr
Score97.3
Avg (L5)76 pts
7892556885
VCAll-rounder
Hardik Pandya
MI · 10 Cr
Score93.1
Avg (L5)60 pts
6548725560
3Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
MI · 10.5 Cr
Score92.9
Avg (L5)74 pts
8268905575
4Batter
Rohit Sharma
MI · 10 Cr
Score89.1
Avg (L5)54 pts
4582226855
5All-rounder
Liam Livingstone
PBKS · 9 Cr
Score87
Avg (L5)55 pts
4872356852
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Suryakumar Yadav | | Batter | 10 | 88 | 21 | 19.5 | 97.3 |
| VC | Hardik Pandya | | All-rounder | 10 | 75 | 19.5 | 18 | 93.1 |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | | Bowler | 10.5 | 92 | 21 | 13.5 | 92.9 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | | Batter | 10 | 70 | 22.5 | 19.5 | 89.1 |
| 5 | Liam Livingstone | | All-rounder | 9 | 70 | 15 | 19.5 | 87 |
| 6 | Sam Curran | | All-rounder | 9 | 76 | 15 | 15 | 85.9 |
| 7 | Kagiso Rabada | | Bowler | 9.5 | 82 | 18 | 12 | 83.5 |
| 8 | Tim David | | Batter | 8.5 | 65 | 18 | 19.5 | 82.4 |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | | Bowler | 8.5 | 78 | 16.5 | 12 | 80.1 |
| 10 | Shikhar Dhawan | | Batter | 9 | 62 | 16.5 | 18 | 78.6 |
Pitch Report — Wankhede
Batting PitchAvg 1st Innings: 185-200
Wankhede is a batter's paradise with true bounce, fast outfield, and short boundaries. Dew factor in evening games heavily favours the chasing side.
Toss Advice
Bowl first. Chasing at Wankhede under lights is the preferred option due to heavy dew.
Head-to-Head Record
17
MI wins
in 28 matches
11
PBKS wins
Last 5 results:
MIPBKSMIMIPBKS
Mumbai Indians have been dominant against Punjab Kings with 17 wins in 28 encounters. Jasprit Bumrah's yorkers at the death have regularly dismantled PBKS' batting plans in this lopsided rivalry.
MI vs PBKS — Match Preview
MI welcome PBKS to the Wankhede for a high-scoring affair under lights. Bumrah vs Stoinis is a clash of styles — world's best death bowler against a power-hitting all-rounder. Rabada's pace at the Wankhede adds another dimension. Rohit at home is always a different proposition.
Why Watch This Match
- Bumrah vs Stoinis — death bowling mastery vs power hitting
- Rohit at Wankhede — the home king returns
- Rabada's pace on a true Wankhede surface
- Wankhede under lights — guaranteed entertainment