Last Updated: April 16, 2026 04:23 PM
Wankhede on a Thursday evening with two batting-heavy sides going at each other. That is a recipe for something special and cricket fans in Mumbai know it. This MI vs PBKS match today has plenty riding on it for both camps and the head to head record makes it even more interesting.
MI vs PBKS Head to Head – How Even Is This Rivalry Really
- Total Matches: 34
- Mumbai Indians: 17
- Punjab Kings: 17
34 four matches between these two sides and you could not split them if you tried. MI hold 17 wins and PBKS hold exactly 17 wins – as level as a record gets in IPL history. That kind of parity makes every single MI vs PBKS match feel like it could go either way.
The highest team total came from the Punjab Kings back in 2017. They posted 230/3 right here at Wankhede on May 11 that year. The biggest winning margin by runs also went Punjab’s way – a 76-run victory in Mohali back in 2011.
Individual Records That Define This Rivalry
Rohit Sharma owns the most runs in this MI vs PBKS rivalry with 634 from 26 games. He has also played the most matches of any MI player against Punjab across this rivalry. That kind of consistency against one opponent over many years is genuinely remarkable.
Kieron Pollard smashed 41 sixes in just 23 matches against PBKS which is a staggering record. Jasprit Bumrah has picked up 24 wickets in 18 games against them for MI. Those are numbers that show just how much individual brilliance has shaped this classy rivalry over the years.
What to Expect From This Match Today at Wankhede
MI comes into this match today with just one win from four games and sitting 9th on the table. A big victory here could push them as high as fourth depending on other results. Hardik Pandya needs a performance from his side and Wankhede is the right place to find one.
Wankhede has been an absolute run-fest in IPL 2026 so far. Both innings in each of the two games played there have crossed 220 runs. Clear skies, 28 degrees, no rain expected – conditions are perfect for another MI vs PBKS thriller tonight.
