IPL 2026 MI vs PBKS Playing 11: Rohit Sharma Rested

IPL 2026 MI vs PBKS Playing 11: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians will square off against Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in the 24th match of the IPL 2026 on April 16 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Despite having a positive start, the Mumbai Indians secured three back-to-back defeats and are in the hunt for a victory in the ongoing season.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings are unbeaten with three wins out of four games and one game abandoned due to rain. Mumbai Indians sank to 9th position, while Punjab Kings are in the top four of the IPL 2026 points table.

Both sides have met on 34 occasions with 17 victories each. Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl.

Speaking on the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said, “We are looking to bowl first. Our combination has been splendid so far so we want to continue. Team should stick to the present and not to get complacent. Looks a bit dry. We are going with the same team.”

Meanwhile, MI captain Hardik Pandya said, “We were looking to bowl first as well. Time to get W. I think last game we went for 4 20 plus overs and as a group we are aware of what not to be done. Ro misses out from last game, he will take a couple of games. Santner also misses out.”

IPL 2026 MI vs PBKS Playing 11

Mumbai Indians Playing 11: Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mayank Rawat, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Punjab Kings Playing 11: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

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