Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XIs And Impact Substitutes

Punjab Kings will square off against Mumbai Indians in the 33rd match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday. Led by stand-in captain Sam Curran, Punjab Kings will aim to return to winning ways after losing their last two matches. With four points from six matches, the Kings are placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. Similarly, Mumbai Indians will look to bounce back after succumbing to a 20-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings in their previous outing.

Having registered two wins and four losses, the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai are languishing eighth in the IPL 2024 standings.

Ahead of another crucial IPL 2024 clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.

PBKS Predicted XI

Atharva Taide

Young Atharva Taide is expected to retain his place in Punjab Kings' playing XI in the absence of the injured Shikhar Dhawan. Atharva, who replaced Shikhar in their last game, scored 15 off 12 balls and will look to make the most of his opportunity against MI.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow has failed to convert his starts into a big score in IPL 2024. The England cricketer has scored just 96 runs in six matches at an average of 16 but PBKS will be banking on Bairstow to come good and show his true potential with the bat on Thursday.

Sam Curran

England all-rounder Sam Curran will be the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan. Apart from his leadership, PBKS will need Curran to contribute with both bat and ball. Curran has picked up eight wickets and scored 126 runs in six games so far.

Jitesh Sharma

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma showed glimpses of returning to form in the last PBKS game. Batting in the middle-order, Jitesh scored 29 off 24 balls