🏏 IPL 2022:Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings- Match 23🏏

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IPL 2022:Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings- Match 23

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Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Mumbai Indians And Punjab Kings? A tough question to answer! MI vs PBKS. take on each other in match 23 of IPL 2022 In Pune today.

Both teams have played four games each so far. Mumbai have lost all four games, while Punjab have won two and lost two.

So far in the 28 games played between both sides, Mumbai have won 15 while Punjab has 13.

Mumbai Indians find themselves in a must-win situation having lost their first four games.

They have lost back-to-back matches in Pune and this is their third straight game at this venue.

Mumbai have looked a bit puzzled with their squad.

A few of their big-money buys have not stood up for the team so far.

Rohit Sharma’s lack of form with the bat has added to the team’s misery.

Their bowling attack has also gone for runs in the four games so far.

Punjab Kings lost their previous match against GT. Despite managing to build a good squad, they have not performed consistently for the franchise.

Mayank Agarwal as captain has bagged a few low scores. This has put extra pressure on the middle and lower order.

Their bowlers have not been able to get that consistency in their bowling as well. Having said that they are a mercurial side and capable of a comeback.

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MI vs PBKS, Match 23 Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen/Tim David, Murugan Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah, Basil Thampi/ Tymal Mills

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Punjab Kings

Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow(w), Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh

MCA Cricket Stadium in Pune (Image Credit: Twitter)

Total matches 3

Matches won batting first 1

Matches won bowling first 2

Average 1st Inns scores 153

Average 2nd Inns scores 128

Highest total recorded 201/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL

Lowest total recorded 101/10 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs SL

Highest score chased 158/5 (17.5 Ov) by IND vs ENG

Lowest score defended 201/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL

Who Will Score Most Runs For PBKS– Shikhar Dhawan/ Liam Livingstone

Who Will Take Most Wickets For PBKS – Rahul Chahar / Kagiso Rabada

Mumbai Indians lost their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore and slipped down to ninth in the points table with 4 losses in as many games.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings lost a nail-biting thriller against Gujarat Titans a couple of nights ago which has them placed at seventh in the table with 2 wins and as many losses in 4 matches.

MI vs PBKS, Match 23 Pitch Report:

This pitch here has helped the fast bowlers and has been very sporting, and today is no different.

There is a good layer of lively grass and there will be pace and bounce on offer. But that could be a double-edged sword. Batting first might not be that bad an idea.

Top Picks

Shikhar Dhawan is one of the reliable players in this team and has scored 127 runs in 4 matches at an average of 31.75 and a strike rate of 129.

Suryakumar Yadav has played a few quality knocks in the previous few matches and has a tally of 120 runs to his name in 2 matches.

Liam Livingstone is looking in great touch and has scored 162 runs in 4 matches at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 190. He can also be handy with the ball

Rahul Chahar has bowled really well this tournament so far picking up 7 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 14.43.

Jasprit Bumrah despite not getting a lot of wickets so far this season will remain our best option for this game in the bowlers section. Back him to do well in this match.

Ishan Kishan has scored 175 runs in 4 matches at an average of 58 and a strike rate of 125. He will the best available option in this section.

Please punju aaj ache se khel ke aana😭

Punjab Kings may not want to make enough changes in their squad except for bringing in Benny Howell for Odean Smith.

The Odean Smith experiment hasn’t quite worked well for the Punjab Kings. Not only has he failed as a batter but also as a bowler, which is his primary skill.

Benny Howell, who is quite similar in skill may not be a bad option for Smith.

Just like Mumbai India, for Punjab Kings, Mayank Agarwal is due for a big one.

The captain of Punjab Kings hasn’t had the bests of the tournament so far.

But with the need of the hour is for Mayank Agarwal to deliver. In addition, Rahul Chahar would be up against his former team. So, expect Chahar to also make an impact.

Despite some potential personnel changes, PBKS are in prime position to build on their start and keep MI's winless streak going.

Unless Rohit Sharma can conjure something incredible from a struggling bowling attack, the Kings should get them over the line today!!

Mumbai won the toss and opted to field.