Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Highlights, 24th Match | Apr 16: Punjab Kings Powerplay Blitz And 100-Run Partnership Destroy MI’s Chase Defence by 7 Wickets

MI vs PBKS 24th IPL Match Highlights: Punjab Kings chased down a competitive 196-run target to beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The result strengthened PBKS at the top of the table while MI remained in 9th position.

Mumbai Indians posted 195/6 after being asked to bat first on a surface that offered good pace and carry. Early setbacks saw Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav dismissed cheaply, putting pressure on the middle order. However, Quinton de Kock anchored the innings with a commanding unbeaten 112, supported well by Naman Dhir’s 50, helping MI recover strongly after the powerplay.

Punjab Kings’ bowlers showed discipline despite the high total. Arshdeep Singh’s spell of 3/22 proved crucial as he removed key batters, including Suryakumar Yadav and Sherfane Rutherford, keeping MI from crossing the 200-run mark. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh chipped in with wickets, ensuring momentum did not completely slip away.

In response, PBKS began aggressively, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay despite losing two wickets. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with an explosive unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, maintaining a high strike rate throughout. Shreyas Iyer provided stability and acceleration with a well-paced 66, and their partnership effectively took the game away from MI.

Mumbai’s bowling lacked control in key phases. Although AM Ghazanfar picked up two wickets, the rest of the attack conceded heavily, with multiple bowlers going above 10 runs per over. PBKS maintained a required run rate comfortably, reaching the target in just 16.3 overs with 21 balls remaining, highlighting their dominance in the chase.

Toss Winner

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first.

Key Moment

The decisive moment came during the third-wicket partnership between Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer, which added 100 runs in just 51 balls, shifting the momentum firmly in PBKS’s favor.

Star Performer / MVP

Arshdeep Singh earned Player of the Match for his impactful 3/22, removing key MI batters and restricting the total below 200.

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match Summary

MI vs PBKS Playing XI

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, Tilak Varma, Mayank Rawat, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

FAQs – Yesterday’s Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings 24th Match (Apr 16, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match?
A1: Yesterday (April 16, 2026): 24th Match
Punjab Kings (198/3) beat Mumbai Indians (195/6) by 7 wickets with 21 balls remaining.
Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock scored 112*.
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh made 80*.
Result: PBKS remained 1st, MI stayed 9th in the table.

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 3/22, removing key Mumbai Indians batters.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Mumbai Indians, Quinton de Kock top-scored with 112*. For Punjab Kings, Prabhsimran Singh led the scoring with an unbeaten 80.