IPL 2023 PBKS vs MI Preview: Playing 11, Injury Updates, Pitch Report, Key Stats, and More
Written by Sanjay Kumar
On Wednesday (May 3), at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, the 46th game of IPL 2023 will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Mumbai Indians (MI). PBKS, who have won five out of their nine games, are currently placed in sixth position in the points table. In their previous encounter, they defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 201 runs on the final delivery of the match.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have won and lost an equal number of four games each so far. In their previous game against Rajasthan Royals, they chased down a target of 213 runs with six wickets in hand. With Tim David hitting three consecutive sixes in the final overs, his team managed to cross the line. Suryakumar Yadav also played a crucial role, scoring 55 runs off just 29 deliveries.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 46, IPL 2023
- Venue – Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
- Date & Time: Wednesday, May 3, 7:30 PM IST
- Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
PBKS vs MI Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Punjab Kings | 15 wins |
Mumbai Indians | 15 wins |
IS Bindra Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Mohali is set to witness a high-scoring match, with an average first-innings score of 196. In the last game, a total of 458 runs were scored across both innings, including Lucknow Super Giants’ 257. The pacers could potentially influence the game’s outcome, having claimed 11 out of 15 wickets in the preceding match. Despite chasing being the favored option upon winning the toss, the team batting first has won three out of four games at this venue.
Record in IPL 2023 at the PCA Stadium, Mohali
- 1st-innings score: 196
- 2nd-innings score: 163
- Matches won by the team batting 1st: 3
- Matches won by the team batting 2nd: 1
PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings injury/team news
Liam Livingstone is doubtful for this game.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Riley Meredith, Arshad Khan
Mumbai Indians injury/team news
No new injury concerns for the Mumbai Indians.
IPL 2023 Match 46 Probable Winners:
Considering the combination, Mumbai Indians (MI) is expected to win this match.
IPL 2023 Points Table
Pos | Team | PLD | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | NRR | Pts |
1 | Gujarat Titans | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.532 | 12 |
2 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 10 |
3 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.639 | 10 |
4 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.329 | 10 |
5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.03 | 10 |
6 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.447 | 10 |
7 | Mumbai Indians | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.502 | 8 |
8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.147 | 6 |
9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.577 | 6 |
10 | Delhi Capitals | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.768 | 6 |