PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Stats & Injury Updates of Match 17, IPL 2021
IPL 2021: PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury & Match Updates for Match 17 of 14th Edition of Indian Premier League.
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction: The 17th match of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) will be played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday, April 23, 2021.
PBKS vs MI Match Preview
Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The PBKS vs MI clash will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 23, 2021 (Friday).
While the five-time IPL champions were beaten by Delhi Capitals, Punjab were humiliated by nine wickets in their last encounter at the hands of David Warner’s Sunrisers Hyderabad.Coming into the match, while Mumbai looked to continue their winning momentum, Punjab would aim to end their losing streak.
As long as their position is concerned, Mumbai Indians is placed at fourth spot with two wins in four games. Punjab Kings, on the other hand are currently reeling at the bottom of the points table with only one win in four games.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads and Dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 17 of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Friday, April 23, 2021.
PBKS vs MI Match Details
- Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 17
- Date: Friday, April 23, 2021
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
PBKS vs MI Weather & Pitch Report
Pitch Report
The track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is traditionally known for its assistance to spinners and slow bowlers. Batting here is a little difficult, which is why batsmen need to get their eye in before deciding to shift gears. Both the captains would be looking to bat first after winning the toss. Anything around 180 would mostly be a winning score on this surface.
Weather Conditions
According to Accuweather, the temperature in Mumbai is expected to be around 30 degree Celsius during the commencement of the match. The temperature will pretty much remain the same during the finishing stages. Meanwhile, the humidity levels throughout the course of the match will hover between 69-81%. There will be no cloud cover during the game and there are no chances of rain interrupting the contest between bat and bowl.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai considering the last 5 matches of IPL 2021 played is 152 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches played at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai —
- Matches Won: 2
- Matches Lost: 3
- No Result: 0
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head
Matches Played
Punjab Kings & Mumbai Indians Recent Form
Punjab Kings Form
Mumbai Indians Form
Punjab Kings & Mumbai Indians Squads
Punjab Kings Squads
KL Rahul (C & WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Chris Jordan, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahrukh Khan, Ishan Porel, Jalaj Saxena, Prabhsimran Singh, Jhye Richardson, Fabian Allen, Utkarsh Singh, Chris Gayle, Moises Henriques, Saurabh Kumar, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Deepak Hooda, Mayank Agarwal, Riley Meredith, Harpreet Brar, Dawid Malan, Nicholas Pooran, Darshan Nalkande, Mandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh.
Mumbai Indians Squads
Rohit Sharma (C), Piyush Chawla, Saurabh Tiwary, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, James Neesham, Anmolpreet Singh, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn, Hardik Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan (wk), Quinton de Kock, Mohsin Khan, Adam Milne, Dhawal Kulkarni, Yudhvir Singh, Anukul Roy, Rahul Chahar, Aditya Tare.
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings
Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (C and WK), Chris Gayle/Dawid Malan, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Fabian Allen, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami.
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult.
Top 5 Picks For PBKS vs MI
1. KL Rahul
He is currently the leading run-scorer for PBKS in the ongoing edition with 161 runs at an average of 40.25. He also has a top score of an unbeaten 100 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. We can expect such more knocks from him at this venue.
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah has impressive figures against Punjab Kings. In 45.4 overs, he has picked up 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.26. In the next game, MI would be hoping for the pacer to be at his best.
3. Mayank Agarwal
After failing to perform in the first two games, the Punjab Kings opener is back in form and looked in great touch in the last two games. He has scored 105 runs in the ongoing season of Indian Premier League.
4. Suryakumar Yadav
He might not have performed the way he is known for. He has scored 121 runs so far in the ongoing season. But he has the capability to change slow starts into big innings. He can be a good pick for your fantasy team.
5. Arshdeep Singh
He is another youngster who is doing a great job with the ball for his franchise. The last game didn’t go well for him, but in the first three matches, he picked up 5 wickets..
Fantasy Points of Top 5 Picks in IPL 2021
| Players | Fantasy Points |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 142, 18, 84, 8 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 77, 6, 35, 32 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 20, 2, 102, 36 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 47, 91, 33, 36 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 91, 35, 29, 5 |
PBKS vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
- Wicket-Keeper: Lokesh Rahul, Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Suryakumar Yadav
- All-Rounders: Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
- Captain: Lokesh Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
PBKS vs MI Streaming & Broadcasting Details:
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- Broadcasting: Star Sports Network
PBKS vs MI Probable Winner
Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
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