On Wednesday, May 3, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. Here’s all you need to know about the PBKS vs MI match before of the game.
The Punjab Kings have been the season’s surprise package, winning five of their nine games. They have defeated the likes of the Chennai Super Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants and are on track to finish in the top four. PBKS’ home record has been poor, and they will be eager to improve that as the competition progresses.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians are coming off a big win against the Rajasthan Royals. While the return of Jofra Archer provides some much-needed firepower to the bowling attack, the Mumbai Indians will once again rely on their batting unit to deliver.
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The Punjab Kings defeated Rohit Sharma and company in the reverse fixture. However, with both teams looking evenly matched on paper, another entertaining game awaits in Mohali.
PBKS vs MI Match Details
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will lock horns in the 46th match of IPL 2023 in Mohali on Tuesday, May 3rd. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST.
PBKS vs MI, IPL 2023, Match 46
Date and Time: May 3rd, 2023, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
PBKS vs MI Pitch Report
In Mohali, a high-scoring game is expected, with the average first-inning score reading 196. The preceding game saw 458 runs scored over both innings, including 257 for the Lucknow Super Giants. Pacers should have a role in the outcome of the game after taking 11 of the 15 wickets in the last game. Although chasing is the preferred option if the toss is won, the team batting first has won three of the four matches at the venue.
PBKS vs LSG Probable Playing 11s
Punjab Kings injury/team news
Liam Livingstone is doubtful for this game.
Punjab Kings probable playing 11
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Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran (c), Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh.
Mumbai Indians injury/team news
No new injury concerns for the Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians probable playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Jofra Archer, Riley Meredith and Arshad Khan.
PBKS vs LSG Match Prediction
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Tim David
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Arshdeep Singh
PBKS vs LSG Live Streaming details
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Also Read: Behind the Scenes: The meticulous preparation of a cricket ground before a game (cricfiles.com)
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