IPL 2023 match preview: Mumbai Indians v Punjab Kings

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 IPL

What's the match?

Mumbai Indians take on Punjab Kings in the 2023 Indian Premier League.

When is it taking place?

The match is scheduled to start at 7.30pm local time (3pm BST) on Saturday, April 22.

Where is the match being played?

The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Who's got form?

Mumbai Indians have got their season back on track after two defeats in their first two fixtures, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs to mark their third successive victory.

After defeats to Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, a half-century from captain Rohit Sharma allowed the side to get their first points on the board against Delhi Capitals.

This win was then backed up with another successful chase against Kolkata Knight Riders, thanks mainly to a 25-ball 58 from Ishan Kishan, before defending 192 against Sunrisers to see them move up to fifth in the table.

Shikhar Dhawan's Punjab Kings, by contrast, are struggling for form after a bright start.

Close wins against KKR and Rajasthan Royals gave them a perfect record after two matches before heavy defeats at the hands of Sunrisers and Gujarat Titans saw them slip down the table. Sikandar Raza then led the Kings to victory over Lucknow Super Giants but they failed to back up the performance, failing to chase 175 against RCB.

^{Ishan Kishan scored a blistering half-century against KKR[Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images]}

What's the team news?

Jofra Archer could make his return to the side after missing the previous four matches with what head coach Mark Boucher described as "a little niggle".

Liam Livingstone made his first competitive appearance since his Test debut in December in Punjab Kings' defeat against RCB.

However, there is still a level of uncertainty around when captain Dhawan will return to the starting lineup. He has missed the previous two fixtures, with stand-in skipper Sam Curran suggesting he is getting closer to a return without revealing the extent of his injury.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa also missed the loss against RCB, with his timeline to return also unknown.

What's the key matchup?

Kagiso Rabada is yet to set the tournamnet alight, playing just two matches and taking three wickets.

However, with Punjab looking for a bit of rejuvenation in this season's competition, the bowler may be called back into the side.

The decision to bring in Rabada may be influenced by his success against Rohit Sharma, with the Mumbai Indians captain being dismissed four times in 14 innings against the South African paceman.

However, this may come at a certain level of risk for Punjab Kings, with Sharma taking a liking to Rabada, striking at 120.27 against his bowling. However, it may be worth the runs given how influential Sharma can be when he is set.

Head-to-head record 

Matches played: 29

Mumbai Indians wins: 15

Punjab Kings wins: 13

Tied: 1

What's the weather forecast?

It will be hot and humid in Mumbai, with the temperature hitting around 29 degrees Celsius.

^{Sam Curran has captained Punjab Kings in Shikhar Dhawan's absence [Sajjad Hussain/Getty Images]}

What are the squads?

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson (injured, replaced by Riley Meredith), Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal, Mohit Rathee

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow (injured, replaced by Matt Short), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa (injured, replaced by Gurnoor Singh Brar), Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh

What are the possible starting XIs?

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar, Jofra Archer

Punjab Kings: Artharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Matt Short, Harpreet Singh, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

What are the odds?

Mumbai Indians are the favourites for this one, with odds of 8/11 available. Alternatively, you can back Punjab Kings at 11/10.

Prediction?

Mumbai are starting to look more and more like the side that won back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2020, and come up against a Punjab Kings team in an awful run of form. The potential return of Archer only makes the side stronger. Mumbai Indians win.

Where can I watch the game?

In the UK, Sky Sports have exclusive rights to this year's tournament, with matches available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports.

Elsewhere in the world, viewers in Australia can watch the IPL on Fox Sports while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide coverage.

Willow TV and Flow Sports will broadcast the tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, respectively.

Fans in MENA can catch the action on beIN Sports while in South Africa, SuperSport have the rights.

If you are watching from the Middle East, you'll be able to view the game on Times Internet.

People from Bangladesh can watch the game on Gazi TV.