IPL Match Today, MI vs PBKS: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Mumbai weather update

Mumbai Indians (MI) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of IPL 2026 on April 16, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium. The two teams enter this contest on completely different trajectories. Punjab Kings remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, currently sitting in third place with three wins from four matches. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are languishing in ninth place, having lost three consecutive games after an initial victory. Adding to MI's woes is a hamstring injury to Rohit Sharma, making him uncertain for this high-stakes encounter at Mumbai.

Historically, this has been one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the IPL, with both teams locked at 17 wins each from 34 encounters. The two sides meet for the first time since Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, where Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning knock powered Punjab Kings past Mumbai Indians to secure a place in the final. Mumbai Indians will now be eager to bounce back against Punjab on their home turf at the Wankhede Stadium.

MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head

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

MI vs PBKS Today IPL Match: Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium for tonight's MI vs PBKS match is expected to be a batting paradise with a fast outfield and short boundaries that typically produce high-scoring contests. The red-soil surface provides a true bounce and consistent pace that allows batters to play their shots freely from the start, though fast bowlers may find a hint of early swing under the lights. A significant dew factor is forecast with humidity around 74%, which often makes gripping the ball difficult for bowlers in the second innings and strongly favors the chasing side.

MI vs PBKS IPL Match: Mumbai Weather Update

The weather in Mumbai for tonight's MI vs PBKS match on April 16, 2026, is forecast to be clear and humid, with a 0% chance of rain. While the daytime high reached 31°C, temperatures during match hours will settle between 28°C and 27°C. High humidity levels, rising from 70% to 76% as the night progresses, will cause heavy dew to settle on the outfield.

MI vs PBKS: Predicted Playing 11s

Mumbai Indians predicted XI: Ryan Rickleton, Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah