The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host Match 31 between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings. Mumbai is coming into this match after a 14-run victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad, while the Punjab Kings suffered a 24-run loss against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous match. Before this exciting matchup, let’s take a look at the predicted playing XI, team news, weather report, head-to-head record, and more.
The Mumbai Indians had a slow start to the season, but they have now won three consecutive matches and are making a strong bid to finish among the top four teams. The return to form of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav has made the five-time championship-winning franchise a dangerous side once again. Additionally, the emergence of Cameron Green as an x-factor has been a positive for MI this season.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings began the season with a win but have struggled since then, losing three of their last four games. However, they have a strong bowling lineup with Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, and Kagiso Rabada leading the charge. With such potent assets at their disposal, the Kings are always in with a chance of winning any match.
MI vs PBKS Match Toss Prediction
Given the pitch conditions, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first to put up a competitive total on the board.
MI vs PBKS Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch in Mumbai is usually hard and dry, offering good bounce and carry to the ball. Spin bowlers are expected to have an advantage on this track, while fast bowlers might find it difficult to bowl in the death overs.
Mumbai Weather Report
The weather in Mumbai is expected to be hot and humid, with a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius. The humidity level is expected to be around 85%.
