Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings entered Match 24 of IPL 2026 deadlocked at 17 wins each across 34 encounters. Nothing less than a legacy-defining night awaited at Wankhede Stadium, and Punjab Kings delivered exactly that, flipping the head-to-head ledger in their favor.

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Date & Time: 16 Apr 2026, 19:30 IST · Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai · Head-to-Head: 18-17 PBKS (35 matches) · Recent Form: PBKS won 3 in a row vs MI · PBKS Chasing Record: 9/11 wins since 2025

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Field Value
League Indian Premier League 2026
Match Number 24
Date 16 Apr 2026
Time 19:30 IST
Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Head-to-Head Wins MI 17, PBKS 18 (35 matches)

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Live Score

Current Match Status

As of 16 April 2026, IPL 2026 Match 24 has been decided: Punjab Kings chased down 198 to win by 7 wickets with 21 balls remaining at Wankhede Stadium, according to NDTV Sports match report. The result ended a deadlocked 17-17 head-to-head record, per Moneycontrol liveblog.

“Punjab Kings dominate at Wankhede. They’re unbeaten, soaring to the top of the table, and now lead Mumbai Indians 18-17 in head-to-head clashes.”

— Moneycontrol Liveblog reporter

Ball-by-Ball Updates

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that immediately set the tone for the evening, reported Moneycontrol. MI was forced into two changes: Rohit Sharma missed the match with an injury, and Mitchell Santner was unavailable due to illness, leaving Hardik Pandya to lead in their absence.

“PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against MI.”

— Moneycontrol live update

Despite those setbacks, Quinton de Kock produced a century and combined with Dhir for a 122-run partnership that gave MI hope at the halfway stage. Arshdeep Singh turned the match with 3/22, dismissing key batters at critical moments and reaching his 100th IPL wicket — a milestone that shifted the balance decisively toward PBKS. PBKS opened their chase with 21 runs in the first over alone, setting an aggressive tempo that Moneycontrol noted was never really moderated after that explosive start.

PBKS finished at 198/3 in 16.3 overs, winning by 7 wickets. Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his spell-breaking 3/22, as confirmed by NDTV Sports.

Bottom line: PBKS produced a clinical all-round performance to flip a 17-17 rivalry into an 18-17 lead, with Arshdeep Singh’s 100th IPL wicket serving as the defining moment of the evening.

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard Venue

Scorecard Details

Match 24 of IPL 2026 was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 16 April 2026, with the first ball delivered at 7:30 PM IST (NDTV Sports match report). MI batted first and posted 195/6 in their 20 overs. PBKS chased 198/3 in 16.3 overs to win by 7 wickets, per Moneycontrol.

Venue Information

Wankhede Stadium has staged 127 IPL matches across seasons, with teams batting second winning 69 of those games compared to 57 for sides batting first, according to CricTracker venue analysis. The average first-innings total at this ground sits at 173, and the highest total ever recorded there is 235. The umpire panel consisted of Mohit Krishnadas, Kumar Dharmasena, and Virender Sharma, as documented by NDTV Sports. Weather conditions were clear throughout, per NDTV Sports.

Bottom line: Wankhede’s reputation as a chasing-friendly venue held true again — and PBKS, who once scored 230/3 here in 2017, proved they’ve always felt at home at this ground.

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head

Overall Record

Across 35 total IPL meetings, PBKS now leads MI 18-17. Before this match, the rivalry stood at a perfect 17-17 split after 34 encounters — an extraordinary statistical coincidence in franchise cricket, per CricTracker. PBKS had already been gaining ground in recent seasons, winning three of the last five matches against MI before this fixture, as documented by Moneycontrol.

Recent Encounters

The most memorable chase in this fixture came in 2017 at Wankhede, when PBKS (then Kings XI Punjab) posted 230/3 to win by 7 wickets against MI — still the highest score in this rivalry, as recorded by CREX historical records. MI’s highest in this matchup is 223/3, while PBKS have reached 230/5, per WPLeague. PBKS have won 9 of 11 chases against MI since 2025, giving them a structural edge heading into any fixture where they chase second.

Bottom line: The tie is gone. PBKS leads 18-17, and the data shows why: recent form, chasing dominance, and a Wankhede record that MI simply haven’t been able to match over the past two seasons.

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Prediction

Key Factors

Heading into Match 24, the factors heavily favored PBKS. They entered the fixture unbeaten and already at the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while MI were sitting ninth, per CricTracker. Add in PBKS’s 9-from-11 chasing record against MI since 2025, and the writing was on the wall for anyone watching the numbers. PBKS won the toss, elected to field, and executed their plan with ruthless efficiency. Arshdeep Singh’s 3/22 — including his landmark 100th IPL wicket — was the decisive spell.

Team Form

PBKS entered this match with captain Shreyas Iyer orchestrating a balanced XI coached by Ricky Ponting, as detailed by the IPLT20 official team page. MI, led by Hardik Pandya with coach Mahela Jayawardene, faced the evening without their most experienced leader — a challenge that showed in their inability to convert a strong de Kock-Dhir stand into a match-winning total. The result confirmed that PBKS have closed the gap on MI’s historical dominance and are now the form side of this rivalry.

Bottom line: PBKS arrived as the table-topping team and left as the rivalry leaders. MI’s issues — absent captain, ninth-place table — compound with every passing game without a response.

MI vs PBKS 2026 Scorecard

Match Summary

According to Moneycontrol, MI innings: 195/6 (20 overs). PBKS innings: 198/3 (16.3 overs). Result: PBKS won by 7 wickets.

Top Performers

Quinton de Kock anchored MI’s innings with a century and a 122-run stand alongside Dhir, who contributed a fifty. For PBKS, Prabhsimran Singh struck 80 off just 39 balls, combining with Shreyas Iyer’s half-century in a match-winning 139-run partnership, per Moneycontrol. But Arshdeep Singh’s 3/22 proved the turning point — and his 100th IPL wicket gave PBKS both the result and the milestone they needed to own the night.

Bottom line: Wankhede delivered exactly what its reputation promises: a high-scoring, chase-friendly thriller where PBKS were better equipped, better led, and ultimately more clinical on the night.

Across four major matchups between these rivals, one pattern is unmistakable: PBKS have seized control of a rivalry that was once perfectly balanced. They lead 18-17 in 35 total IPL meetings, have won three of their last five encounters, and are unbeaten at the top of the points table. MI sit ninth with a depleted squad and no answers yet to their captain’s absence. PBKS won 9 of 11 chases against MI since 2025, while both teams have posted 200-plus totals in this fixture — making Wankhede a venue where PBKS have always felt at home.

Metric Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings
Head-to-Head Record (post-match) 17 wins (35 matches) 18 wins (35 matches)
Last 5 H2H Encounters 2 wins 3 wins
Chasing Wins vs This Opponent (since 2025) — 9/11
Highest H2H Total 223/3 230/5

The contrast is stark: PBKS enter every fixture as the chasing powerhouse of this rivalry, while MI have been unable to build any meaningful winning streak against them. That asymmetry now shapes the entire narrative heading into the rest of IPL 2026.

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PBKS chased 198 in a clinical 16.3 overs at Wankhede, with Arshdeep Singh’s 3/22 earning POTM as detailed in the detailed match scorecard.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match start?

The match began at 7:30 PM IST on 16 April 2026, as scheduled for IPL 2026 Match 24 at Wankhede Stadium, per CREX match schedule.

Who has the better head-to-head record in MI vs PBKS?

PBKS now lead 18-17 after 35 total IPL meetings, having broken a 17-17 tie in Match 24 on 16 April 2026. The pre-match tie was one of the rarest statistical coincidences in league history, per Moneycontrol.

What is the capacity of Wankhede Stadium?

Wankhede Stadium can accommodate approximately 33,000 spectators. The venue has staged 127 IPL matches, with teams batting second winning 69 of those games — a clear indication of its chase-friendly character, per CricTracker venue analysis.

How can I follow MI vs PBKS live updates?

Moneycontrol and NDTV Sports offered ball-by-ball commentary and match updates throughout the evening.

What was the highest score in previous MI vs PBKS matches?

PBKS scored 230/5 against MI — still the highest combined total in this rivalry. MI’s best against PBKS is 223/3, per WPLeague.

Are there any injury updates for MI vs PBKS?

Rohit Sharma missed the 16 April fixture due to injury, and Mitchell Santner was unavailable because of illness. MI made two changes to their XI as a result, per Moneycontrol.

What is the pitch report for Wankhede in IPL 2026?

The average first-innings total at Wankhede is 173, with 69 of 127 IPL matches won by teams batting second — a strong indicator that the surface favors chases. Weather was clear on match night, per NDTV Sports.

For MI, the stakes of that 14 May return fixture are straightforward: win, and close the gap in a rivalry they once owned. PBKS, unbeaten and leading the table, need only maintain the form that has already broken the tie and put them in control. The next chapter of this rivalry will be written at Dharamsala — and PBKS will arrive as the team to beat.