Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians Set for Clash in IPL 2024
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in a crucial encounter in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The match will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, on Thursday.
Both teams have struggled in the tournament so far, with PBKS sitting seventh and MI eighth in the points table after six matches. PBKS lost their previous match to Rajasthan Royals by three wickets, while MI suffered a 20-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to favor batters, with good stroke play possible. The surface will not provide much assistance to bowlers, making wicket-taking challenging. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 151 runs.
The weather forecast predicts a temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius, humidity of 28%, and winds at a speed of 1.73 m/s. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, which could aid pacers with movement.
Head-to-Head
In the 31 matches played between these two teams, PBKS’ bowlers have earned the most fantasy points, while MI’s batters have been the top fantasy point-getters.
Fantasy Picks
Captain and Vice-Captain:
* Captain: Sam Curran (PBKS)
* Vice-Captain: Romario Shepherd (PBKS)
Wicket-Keeper: Ishan Kishan (MI)
Batters:
* Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
* Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)
* Shashank Singh (PBKS)
* Rohit Sharma (MI)
All-Rounders:
* Sam Curran (PBKS)
* Hardik Pandya (MI)
* Romario Shepherd (PBKS)
Bowlers:
* Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
* Gerald Coetzee (PBKS)
* Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
* Kagiso Rabada (PBKS)
Conclusion
The clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams will be desperate for a win to improve their standings in the IPL 2024 points table. With a balanced team and a favorable pitch, PBKS will be the slight favorites, but MI will be determined to prove their worth and secure a much-needed victory.
