Series: Indian Premier League 2023
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, 46th Match 3rd May 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Punjab Kings will be back to Mohali to play Mumbai Indians in their last home game of the season. Their last home game was a nightmare of a match where they ended up conceding 257 runs bowling first.
Dhawan will be happy with their win over CSK at Chepauk in the very next game. It was a much-needed win after what happened in Mohali against LSG. Mumbai Indians are also coming here on the back of a win chasing a 200+ total.
Their middle order has found rhythm with Suryakumar Yadav delivering consistently.
Tim David is also a reliable match-finisher for MI. Though Rohit Sharma hasn’t had a good season, he and his opening partner can give MI a solid start in the powerplay.
The big concern for both teams going into this match will be their bowling form and consistency. Though PBKS have a superior bowling attack on paper, their recent outings weren’t promising.
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab’s inconsistency continues with W L W L W in their last 5 matches in IPL 2023. Their biggest drawback ahead of the MI clash is their lack of dominance at home.
After kicking off the season with a win at home against KKR, Punjab Kings went on to lose 3 matches at Mohali. This is an all-important game as the race to the playoffs gets tighter.
Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran will be crucial for Punjab in this match. These two are among the most promising left-arm seamers who can make a big impact on the game
Mumbai Indians Preview
Mumbai Indians have 8 points from 8 matches and desperately need a win here to stay alive in the race to playoffs. A win in this match can take them to number 5 or 6 in the points table depending on their NRR.
Mumbai’s chances of winning the title look bleak this season. And it is all due to their bowling struggles. Archer doesn’t seem to make a big impact and has been expensive. The only bowler who’s truly been impactful is Piyush Chawla.
Pitch Report
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali will be the venue for Punjab Kings’ last home game of this season. The average 1st innings score on this ground in T20s is 167 runs.
Both teams should aim at something over 190 to ensure they have a fighting chance of winning.
key players PKBS : Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh
key players MUMB : Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Piyush Chawla
Prediction: Punjab Kings to win the match at thier home ground
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