This game has all the makings of going down to the wire and promises to be very entertaining.
Mumbai Indians will lock horns with the Punjab Kings in the 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Wankhade Stadium. Mumbai Indians got off to a disastrous start this season but have bounced back to gain winning momentum. Mumbai Indians have struggled at times in the powerplay, the top order has blown hot and cold, MI will be looking for a good start from Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma in this crucial encounter. Cameron Green has looked in great touch after failing to deliver in the first few encounters of the IPL. Tilak Varma was very impressive and has done the bulk of the run-making for Mumbai Indians.
Punjab Kings started the tournament with a bang winning the first two matches of their IPL 2023 campaign. But since then, things have not gone their way so far. PBKS has played six matches in the tournament so far and has managed to win three of them while losing the other three. They are currently at number seven in the points table with six points in six matches. The Punjab Kings will be looking to win the match and get their campaign back on track. It will be interesting to see if Shikar Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada return to the team in this all-important fixture. This game has all the makings of going down to the wire and promises to be very entertaining.
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The pitch at the Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai has traditionally supported batting over the years. The batters have found it easy to get quick runs against spinners at this venue. The ball might do a little bit for the fast bowlers in the initial stages of the match as well, but it will get easier to bat as the match progresses. The batters need to get their eye in before going for the aggressive shots. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bowl first at this venue and chase the score down in the second innings with some dew expected.
Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, 31st Match
Venue: Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai
Date & Time: 22nd April, at 7:30 PM IST
| Opened | 1974 |
| Capacity | 36,000 |
| Ends | Tata End, Garware Pavillion End |
| Location | Mumbai, India |
| Time Zone | UTC +5:30 |
| Other Sports it is home to | – |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Total matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 185 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 174 |
| Highest total recorded | 240/3 (20 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 160/10 (20 Ov) by SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 230/8 (19.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 143/6 (20 Ov) by WIW vs NZW |
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