IPL 2023: PBKS vs MI, Match 46: Pitch Report, Probable XI and Match Prediction

Table of Contents

Pitch report
Probable XIs
Head-to-head record
Match Prediction

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday (May 3). Notably, PBKS and LSG have faced each other once in the IPL 2023, where Punjab won by thirteen runs in a last-over thriller.

Speaking of the previous games of the two teams, both Punjab and Mumbai registered wins in their last matches. While PBKS defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai emerged victorious against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a close encounter. Prabhsimran Singh (42) and Liam Livingstone (40) were the standout performers for Punjab in the contest. Meanwhile, Jitesh Sharma also played quickfire came for his side and scored 21 off just 10 deliveries. At the same time, Suryakumar Yadav (55) top-scored for Mumbai in their victory, with Tim David also contributing 45 runs off just 14 balls in the run chase.

PBKS are currently placed on the sixth spot of the points table and will look to make their way into the top five by defeating Mumbai on Wednesday. On the other hand, MI are on the seventh position and will eye to takeover Punjab.

Pitch report:

The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is known for its batter-friendly track. However, it will also provide assistance to the spinners as the game progresses. A high-scoring game is expected to take place at the venue, and the dew factor will play a role in the game as well.

Probable XIs:

Punjab Kings: Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Riley Meredith, Arshad Khan