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Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL Tips - Hosts to bring out the long hits

By Sridhar Bhamidi

02 May 2023

Sridhar Bhamidi 02 May 2023

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Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL match predictions to be played in Mohali on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30pm IST
Punjab Kings have scored the most 6s in 5 of their last 7 IPL matches
Mumbai Indians have conceded the most 6s in their last 3 IPL matches
Mumbai Indians have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Punjab Kings at this venue
Can Mumbai Indians get into a winning streak and improve their playoff chances?

Can Mumbai sneak in an away win? (Getty Images)

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL

Two teams on a high after scintillating wins in their last match will be on display in Mohali on Wednesday as Punjab Kings host Mumbai Indians. This IPL 2023 match #46 will be played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday form 7:30pm.

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL
Head to Head
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab Kings Team News
Mumbai Indians Form
Mumbai Indians Team News

In a high-scoring game earlier in Mumbai, it was Punjab who won the reverse fixture so this game gives the visitors a chance to redeem and take revenge. It might not be easy as they continue to search for consistency. Our pick is in the 6s market with the hosts primed to take advantage. I am backing Punjab Kings to score the most 6s against Mumbai Indians.

Punjab Kings have scored the most 6s in 5 of their last 7 matches (IPL)
Mumbai Indians have conceded the most 6s in their last 3 matches (IPL)
Punjab Kings have scored the most powerplay runs in 5 of their last 8 matches (IPL)
Mumbai Indians have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Punjab Kings at this venue (IPL)

Head to Head

These sides have met each other in 30 matches winning and losing 15 each. When they earlier met in the season at the Wankhede Stadium, it was the Punjab Kings who won by 13 runs.

It was a counter-attack led by Sam Curran’s 55 that gave Punjab a fighting total of 214, which they defended easily as Arshdeep Singh finished with four wickets.

Punjab Kings Form

Punjab Kings are stuck in the mid-table at 6th with 10 points from nine matches. They are coming off a thrilling four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, making it two wins out of three.

The return of Shikhar Dhawan augurs well for Punjab as he remains their best scorer (262) although the middle-order has been inconsistent. Arshdeep Singh (15) continues to be their best bowler although the form of Kagiso Rabada is a worry.

It is with the team composition that the Kings have struggled this season with the middle-order batters and back-up bowlers not standing up.

Punjab Kings Team News

Harpreet Brar could be taken out of the playing XI to accommodate a fast bowler, with Gurnoor Brar likely to step in.

Mumbai Indians Form

Mumbai Indians 7th in the table with eight points from eight matches and have a game in hand against most teams around them. They are coming off a stunning six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the 1,000th IPL match on Sunday.

That victory halted a two-game losing streak as Mumbai look to step up the gas. Four batters aggregate 200+ runs for them although only Piyush Chawla (13) has taken more than eight wickets.

The return to form of Suryakumar Yadav bodes well although Rohit Sharma’s poor returns plus the bowling inconsistencies are a major worry.

Mumbai Indians Team News

Chris Jordan has been signed as a replacement player, and may feature against his old franchise.

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What time does Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL start?

This Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL match is being played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali at 7:30pm IST on Wednesday, May 3.

Verdict

Both Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have been guilty of being inconsistent and that explains why they are in the mid-table fighting to move up into the top-four. Home comforts haven’t really worked for Punjab who lost their last three matches here but this being their last home game of the season, they could be up for the battle. Yet, our pick is in the sixes market. I am backing Punjab Kings to score the most 6s of this match against the Mumbai Indians.