The stage is set for a high-stakes clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mohali tomorrow, April 18th. The 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see the Punjab Kings (PBKS) lock horns with the Mumbai Indians (MI).

Both teams come into the match after defeats in their previous outings. PBKS fell short against Rajasthan Royals (RR), while MI were outplayed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With just two wins from six games so far in IPL 2024, it will be interesting to see how both teams approach this crucial encounter to revive their campaign.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs MI:

Date and time: April 18; 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The upcoming match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium promises a fascinating tactical battle. This pitch is known for being batsman-friendly, but early swing could throw a curveball at the openers. As the game progresses and the pitch settles, the low bounce might favor spinners later in the innings. This intriguing dynamic creates a well-balanced contest where powerful battership will be pitted against bowlers who can exploit the changing conditions. Both sides will need to adapt their strategies throughout the match to emerge victorious.

PBKS vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah

PBKS vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Sam Curran (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
Choice 2: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc)

PBKS vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Tilak Verma, Tim David

PBKS vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (April 18, 02:00 PM GMT):

Dream 11 PBKS vs MI (Screengrab- Dream 11)

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Match Prediction:

Case 1:

PBKS wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 60-65
MI total: 180-190

Case 2:

MI wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 50-55
PBKS total: 165-175

Team bowling first to win the contest.

Squads

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma (vc), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Atharva Taide, Chris Woakes, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Prince Choudhary, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan

Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Dewald Brevis, Piyush Chawla, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Romario Shepherd, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Luke Wood, Luke Wood, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma

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