IPL 2024, PBKS vs MI Anticipated Showdown:
Today's IPL 2024 face-off between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians is set for an enthralling start at 7:30 PM at the Mallapur Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Both teams currently stand neck to neck in the points table, having each played 6 matches, winning 2 and losing 4. With Shikhar Dhawan, also known as 'Gabbar', sidelined due to injury, Punjab ranks eighth while Mumbai under Hardik Pandya's leadership is at ninth place.
Punjab Kings Enter the Arena sans 'Gabbar'
Dhawan remains absent due to injury and in his absence, Sam Curran assumes captaincy. In light of Gabbar's unavailability, Punjab Kings must redouble their efforts for victory. Currently, beyond Curran, players like Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma are in top form.
Evenly Matched: Punjab and Mumbai Ready for Rivalry
Past clashes between Mumbai and Punjab have always been electrifying with evenly matched outcomes. Out of 31 encounters, Mumbai has clinched 16 victories and Punjab 15, with Punjab's edge apparent in the last 5 matches, where they won 3.
Mumbai vs Punjab Head-to-Head Stats:
Total Matches: 31 Mumbai Wins: 16 Punjab Wins: 15
Probable Playing XI for Mumbai-Punjab Showdown
Punjab Kings:
Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Kagiso Rabada.
Mumbai Indians:
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Tilak Varma, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, and Gerald Coetzee.
Your Guide to Fantasy XI:
For your fantasy team, consider Bumrah, Rohit, Curran, or Pandya as potential captains, with one also serving as vice-captain.
Fantasy XI Top Picks:
Wicketkeeper- Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma Batsmen - Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shashank Singh. All-rounders - Hardik Pandya, Sam Curran Bowlers- Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Madhwal
