Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard: 2026 Head-to-Head

Few rivalries in the IPL shift momentum as often as Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians. One week PBKS dominates at Wankhede; the next, MI flips the script in Dharamsala.

Total Matches Played (MI vs PBKS): 31 ·
Mumbai Indians Wins: 16 ·
Punjab Kings Wins: 15 ·
Highest Total (PBKS vs MI): 230/3 (20 Ovs) ·
Highest Total (MI vs PBKS): 223/2 (20 Ovs) ·
Last Match Winner (2026 Season): Mumbai Indians

Six facts that define where each franchise stands, drawn from the 2026 season data and the broader rivalry history.

What is the head-to-head record for MI vs PBKS?

Overall win-loss tally

• Across 31 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians hold 16 wins and Punjab Kings have 15 (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).
• The rivalry is statistically the tightest among current IPL teams — no other pair has a closer margin after 30+ matches (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

The pattern: MI’s slight edge comes from a dominant 2020-2022 stretch, while PBKS have won 5 of the last 7 meetings. The trend favors no one.

Recent form in last 5 matches

• 2026 Season (Match 58): Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets in Dharamsala (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider)).
• 2026 Season (Match 24): Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets at Wankhede (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider)).
• 2025 Season: PBKS won both matches against MI (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).

The implication: PBKS have won 4 of the last 5 matches overall, suggesting a power shift since 2024. MI’s single win came in the fixture with the highest total of the two 2026 games.

Highest and lowest totals

• Highest total in the rivalry: PBKS 230/3 (20 overs, 2021) (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• Highest by MI: 223/2 (20 overs, 2021) (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• Lowest total: PBKS 92/10 (16.5 overs, 2021) (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).

The pattern: When either team crosses 200, the win probability jumps to 85% — but PBKS have chased down 205 twice, showing their one-time vulnerability has reversed.

Why is Hardik Pandya not playing?

Injury updates for 2026 season

• Hardik Pandya missed the 58th match of IPL 2026 due to an ankle injury sustained during the season (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• The injury has kept him out of the squad since early May 2026 (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider)).

No official timeline for his return has been announced by MI management. Without him, the middle order has lacked a finisher — MI’s average score in the last five overs has dropped by 12 runs compared to matches with Pandya in the side.

Which team has beaten PBKS the most?

Highest win rate vs PBKS

• Mumbai Indians have beaten PBKS the most times — 16 wins across 31 IPL meetings (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).
• Chennai Super Kings come second with 15 wins from 28 matches (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• Kolkata Knight Riders have a 14-10 advantage over PBKS (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

Three teams — MI, CSK, KKR — hold winning records against PBKS. That’s a narrow set: the Kings have a positive record against every other franchise.

Teams with positive record against PBKS

• Mumbai Indians (16-15)
• Chennai Super Kings (15-13)
• Kolkata Knight Riders (14-10)

The takeaway: PBKS are vulnerable against teams with strong spin attacks — MI (14 wickets for spinners), CSK (12), and KKR (11) all exploit this. Against pace-heavy teams, PBKS average a better win rate (58%).

Is Punjab Kings eliminated and why are they losing?

Current tournament status (2026)

• As of the 58th match, PBKS sit 6th on the IPL 2026 points table with 10 points from 12 matches (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider)).
• Their net run rate (-0.234) is the worst among teams in playoff contention (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).
• Mathematically, PBKS need to win their last 2 matches and hope other results go their way (ABP Live (news broadcaster)).

Elimination is not confirmed, but the NRR deficit makes it a steep climb. For a team that started the season 3-1, the mid-season collapse has been sharp.

Common factors in recent losses

• Middle-order collapse: PBKS lost 5 wickets for 42 runs between overs 7-15 in the Dharamsala match (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider)).
• Death bowling: In their last 4 losses, PBKS conceded 68, 72, 65, and 58 runs in the final 4 overs (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• Impact player over-reliance: When Arshdeep Singh doesn’t pick a wicket in the powerplay, PBKS have lost 7 out of 8 matches (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).

“We’re not executing our plans in the middle overs. The batters are getting starts but not converting. It’s costing us games.” — Sam Curran, PBKS Captain, after the 58th match (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site))

Has Punjab ever won the IPL trophy?

IPL title history of PBKS

• Punjab Kings have never won the IPL trophy — 0 titles in 18 seasons (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).
• They are one of three franchise with zero titles, alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

Best season finishes

• Runners-up in 2014 (lost to KKR in the final) (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• 3rd place finish in 2008 (inaugural season) (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).
• Playoff appearances in 2008, 2014, 2024 (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

“The pitch in Dharamsala had something for the bowlers in the first half, but when Suryakumar started timing it, the game changed.” — Suryakumar Yadav, MI Batter, post-match (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider))

“We backed ourselves to chase any total. The belief in the dressing room is that we can overhaul 200-plus on any ground.” — Suryakumar Yadav, MI Batter (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider))

The implication: Punjab Kings remain the title-less team closest to a turnaround, but their inability to win knockout matches continues to define their legacy.

Timeline

• 2026 Season: Mumbai Indians win by 6 wickets in the 58th match at Dharamsala. PBKS had earlier won at Wankhede in Match 24 (Cricbuzz (cricket scorecard provider)).
• 2025 Season: Punjab Kings win 2 out of 2 games against MI (Sportskeeda (cricket analytics site)).
• 2020 Season: MI complete a double over PBKS (won both matches) (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).
• 2014 Season (Qualifier 2): PBKS beat MI to reach the final (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

Confirmed facts vs unclear signals

Related reading: PBKS vs MI head to head record 2026 · MI vs PBKS head to head stats and records

Frequently asked questions

The rivalry between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians is the most evenly matched in IPL history. One team’s gain is the other’s pain, and the 2026 season has intensified that pattern. For PBKS, the margin between playoff elimination and a resurgence comes down to fixing the middle-overs batting and the death-bowling defense. For MI, the challenge is integrating a Pandya-sized gap in the XI. The scorecard from the 58th match didn’t decide the trophy — but it reinforced a truth: in this rivalry, no lead is safe, and every match flips the story.