In the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Punjab Kings will face Mumbai Indians on Thursday at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Punjab Kings, led by stand-in captain Sam Curran, will aim to return to winning ways after losing their last two matches. With four points from six matches, the Kings are placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. Similarly, Mumbai Indians will be looking to bounce back after their 20-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings in their previous match.
After registering two wins and four losses, Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai are placed eighth in the IPL 2024 standings.
Ahead of another important match of IPL 2024, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both the sides.
PBKS predicted XI
Atharva Tayde
In the absence of injured Shikhar Dhawan, young Atharva Tayde is expected to retain his place in the playing eleven of Punjab Kings. Atharvaa, who replaced Shikhar in his last game, scored 15 runs in 12 balls and will look to make the most of his opportunity against MI.
Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow has failed to convert his start into big scores in IPL 2024. The England cricketer has scored just 96 runs in six matches at an average of 16, but PBKS is hopeful that Bairstow will perform well and show his true ability with the bat. on Thursday.
Sam Curran
England all-rounder Sam Curran will be the acting captain in place of Dhawan. Apart from his leadership, PBKS will need Curran to contribute with both bat and ball. Curran has taken eight wickets and scored 126 runs in six matches so far.
Jitesh Sharma
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma showed glimpses of a return to form in the last PBKS game. Batting in the middle-order, Jitesh scored 29 runs in 24 balls to help PBKS post a respectable total and he will look to make a big impact against MI.
Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh has made headlines this season with his excellent batting performance. Shashank has scored 146 runs in six matches at an average of 73 and strike rate of 184.81. His aim will be to continue his excellent form.
liam livingstone
Flamboyant all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been an integral member of Punjab Kings since 2022. The hard-hitting batsman has shown good form in IPL 2024, scoring 104 runs in four matches at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 160. Has also taken one wicket with his off spin.
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma has been one of the consistent performers for PBKS this season. The 25-year-old has scored 95 runs in three matches at an impressive strike rate of 197.92 while also maintaining an average of 47.50 and could be a game-changer against MI.
Harpreet Brar
Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar has been economical for the Kings in IPL 2024. Apart from bowling with an economy of 7.20, Brar has also taken four wickets in six matches and will be looking to add to his tally in Mullanpur.
Harshal Patel
Right-arm fast bowler Harshal Patel has provided crucial breakthroughs for PBKS in IPL 2024. Bowling in the middle and death overs, Harshal has taken seven wickets in six matches and will look to restrict the MI batsmen in the upcoming match.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has been the joint-highest wicket-taker for the Kings so far this season. The South African fast bowler has already taken nine wickets in six matches at an economy of 7.95. They will aim to provide early success against the star-studded MI batting line-up.
Arshdeep Singh
Left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh proved costly in Punjab’s last game against Rajasthan Royals but will look to make a comeback after finishing with figures of 1/45 in 3.5 overs. While Arshdeep has conceded few runs in the death overs, he has taken nine wickets – the joint-most by a Punjab player with Rabada.
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MI predicted XI
Rohit Sharma
Former MI captain Rohit Sharma scored his second century in the IPL in his team’s last innings. Chasing 207 against CSK, Rohit scored an unbeaten 105 off 63 balls at the Wankhede Stadium. While MI failed to chase the target, they will hope that Rohit can continue his form against PBKS.
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
Star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has been MI’s second-highest run-scorer this season. While opening, Ishaan has scored 184 runs in six matches at an average of 30.67 and strike rate of 178.64.
Suryakumar Yadav
The world’s top-ranked T20I batsman, Suryakumar Yadav, has been inconsistent for MI this season. The flamboyant batsman has registered scores of 0, 52, 0 so far in IPL 2024 and MI will need Suryakumar against PBKS to score two crucial points.
Hardik Pandya (Captain)
MI’s newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya will aim to contribute with both bat and ball on Thursday. The Indian star all-rounder has so far scored 131 runs in six matches and taken three wickets.
Tilak Verma
Tilak Verma has been an integral member of MI’s playing eleven since 2022. The southpaw has already scored 174 runs in six matches this season, including 64 off 34 balls against SRH.
tim david
Hard-hitting Tim David could play a vital role against PBKS in Mullanpur. The 28-year-old player has scored 128 runs in six matches at an average of 42.67 and a strike rate of 156.09.
Romario Shepherd
Romario Shepherd could prove to be a game-changer against a struggling PBKS team. While the bowling all-rounder has scored 55 runs at a strike rate of 305.55 this season, MI will be expecting more from him on the bowling front as they look to add to their solitary wicket tally in IPL 2024.
mohammed nabi
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi brings variety to MI’s bowling department. The former Afghanistan captain bowls right-arm off-spin and can also score fast runs in the lower middle order. Since his IPL debut in 2017, Nabi has taken 13 wickets and scored 184 runs.
Shreyas Gopal
Shreyas Gopal is another quality player in the playing eleven of Mumbai Indians. The right-arm off-spinner dismissed CSK star opener Rachin Ravindra in his only over in MI’s last game. Apart from his off-spin, Gopal can also score some valuable runs. In the IPL, the 30-year-old has scalped 49 wickets and scored 180 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah
MI’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the second leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024. The right-arm fast bowler has taken 10 wickets in six matches at an impressive economy of 6.08.
Gerald Coetzee
South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been one of the top wicket-takers for MI this season. In his debut season, the right-arm pacer has taken nine wickets in six matches at an average of 25.66.
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