IPL 2024 – Match 33: PBKS vs MI Match Preview, Playing XI, Players to Watch, Key Stats

The 33rd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is going to witness the contest of Punjab Kings, who host the Mumbai Indians at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on April 18, Thursday.

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have locked horns for 31 matches in the IPL. In these 31 games, Mumbai has won 16, whereas Punjab has emerged victorious on 15 occasions.

The stadium at Mullanpur has provided new ball assistance to the pacers, and surprisingly dew has not been present here for a large chunk of the matches.

Punjab Kings will continue with Atharv Taide because of Shikhar Dhawan’s injury, which means Sam Curran will continue to lead the side.

Punjab’s side is well settled where every player knows the role he is going to play, and Curran’s promotion at 4 has ensured Punjab doesn’t lack a left-hander in the middle order.

Despite Rohit Sharma’s century, Mumbai is coming with a loss from their archrivals, at Mullanpur they have to be at their best because losing this game means they will have just 2 wins from 7 games which will make their path to playoffs a tough one.

Match Details:

Date: 18 April 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

PBKS vs MI Probable playing XI:

Punjab Kings

Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel

Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammed Nabi, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Cotezee, Shreyas Gopal

Impact Player: Akash Madhwal

Key Batters to Watch for PBKS vs MI:

Liam Livingstone

Amongst the hardest hitters of the cricket ball in the world, Livingstone is having a quiet IPL, against Mumbai who have a lot of raw pace in their bowling. Livingstone is expected to be a vital player in Punjab because of his ability to handle and smash Raw Pace.

Suryakumar Yadav

SKY, who has registered 2 ducks in his 3 games, will have to be at his best in terms of aggression if Mumbai wants to compete against a well-settled Punjab team.

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Key Bowlers to Watch for PBKS vs MI:

Akash Madhwal

A bowler who bowls with a low, skiddy trajectory can prove to be a dangerous bet against the hard hitters of Punjab because of the lack of bounce in his deliveries, which will make it tough for them to hit through the line.

Kagiso Rabada

Mullanpur has provided a lot of movement for the new ball bowlers which makes Rabada an important player. Rabada, when in rhythm, can turn games on his own within a couple of overs with the new cherry.