IPL 2026 MI vs PBKS Playing 11: Predicted XIs, head-to-head record and Rohit Sharma fitness update ahead of big clash

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of IPL 2026 on April 16 at the Wankhede Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. It will be telecast on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.

Teams on Contrasting Runs

Punjab Kings head into this contest in strong form, remaining unbeaten so far and occupying third place with three wins in four matches. In contrast, Mumbai Indians have struggled, sitting ninth after losing three consecutive games following their opening win.

Rohit Sharma Injury Concern

Adding to MI’s challenges, Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the match due to a hamstring injury, raising concerns ahead of this important fixture.

MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

• Total matches played: 34
• Mumbai Indians: 17 wins
• Punjab Kings: 17 wins

Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Sub: Ashwani Kumar

Punjab Kings Predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal

Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Lockie Ferguson, Praveen Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis

Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raghu Sharma, Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Atharva Ankolekar, Robin Minz, AM Ghazanfar, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar