IPL 2023 Match 31: Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Prediction, Playing 11, Top Players, Fantasy Team and Weather and Pitch Report

The 31st match of the IPL 2023 season, featuring the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, is anticipated to be a highly competitive game, given the current points of both teams in the league. The coin toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM, thirty minutes before the match commences, and each side has proficient players. This match holds great importance for the playoff chances of both teams, and they are equally determined to emerge victorious. Experts predict a challenging and intense encounter between these two exceptional teams.

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Match Details

• Match:  Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, 31st Match of IPL 2023 

• Day: Saturday

• Date: 22nd April 2023 

• Time: 07:30 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

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MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head

MI and PBKS have a tough competition against each other, having played 29 matches in total. From which Mumbai Indians won 15 times and Punjab Kings won 14 times till now.

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MI and PBKS Last Meeting

On 13th April, 2022, the Punjab Kings won against the Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in the TATA Indian Premier League 2022. They were able to defend their target of 199 runs after scoring 198-5 in the first innings, thanks to impressive performances from Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan. The Mumbai Indians started well but lost their opening wicket quickly, and PBKS took advantage of this, claiming their third wicket after some big hits from Dewald Brevis and Tilak Varma. 

However, Suryakumar Yadav kept Mumbai Indians in the game by hitting some big sixes, but he was caught in the deep by Rabada. In the end, PBKS won by 12 runs, with Odean Smith taking three wickets in the final over. PBKS had a good start to their innings, with Agarwal and Dhawan scoring at a brisk pace. Agarwal reached his half-century before being caught by Suryakumar Yadav. Dhawan also scored a half-century before being caught in the deep in the 17th over. PBKS finished their innings with a total of 198-5.

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Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing 11

Mumbai Indians made few changes in their team this year. It will be interesting to see how these new signings perform for MI in this IPL 2023 season and whether they can help the team bounce back from their back-to-back disappointing seasons.

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Here are the probable Playing 11 of Mumbai Indians:

1. Rohit Sharma (c)

2. Ishan Kishan (wk)

3. Suryakumar Yadav

4. Tilak Varma

5. Tim David

6. Cameron Green

7. Jofra Archer

8. Arshad Khan

9. Kumar Kartikeya

10. Hrithik Shokeen

11. Jason Behrendorff

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Punjab Kings Predicted Playing 11

PBKS have the second-largest purse for the 2023 auction and signed Sam Curran for a record-breaking amount. Punjab Kings have had a talented team in the past but have struggled to perform consistently.

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Here are the probable Playing 11 of Punjab Kings:

1. Shikhar Dhawan (C)

2. Simran singh

3. Matthew short

4. Bhanuka Rajapaksha

5. Jitesh Sharma (wk)

6. Shahrukh Khan

7. Sam Curran

8. Rishi Dhawan

9. Harpreet Brar

10. Kagiso Rabada

11. Arshdeep Singh

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Mumbai Indians Top Players

Here are the stats of the top 5 players of MI:

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Punjab Kings Top Players

Here are the stats of top 5 players of PBKS:

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IPL 2023 Match 31 MI vs PBKS Fantasy Team

1. Rohit Sharma

2. Shikhar Dhawan (c)

3. Suryakumar Yadav

4. Shahrukh Khan

5. Rishi Dhawan

6. Cameron Green

7. Sam Curran 

8. Jofra Archer (vc)

9. Arshdeep Singh

10. Harpreet Brar

11. Kagiso Rabada 

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Captain: Shikhar Dhawan

India's renowned opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan had been performing consistently since the beginning of the Indian Premier League. With his vast experience and numerous runs to his name, the aggressive left-handed batsman will be a crucial player for Punjab Kings as he leads the team in this edition of the IPL. 

Dhawan has played in 210 IPL matches, scoring a total of 6477 runs at an average of 35.98, including two centuries and 49 half-centuries. His highest IPL score is 106 not out, and he has hit 730 fours and 144 sixes during his IPL career.

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Vice Captain: Jofra Archer 

He is a versatile player who can hit the ball hard and fast, with bowling speeds exceeding 150 kmph. His unique Caribbean style and signature wicket celebrations have made him a popular player in the IPL. Jofra is regarded as one of the top death bowlers in T20 cricket due to his remarkable pace, making him a challenging bowler to face. He has played 130 T20 matches and has taken 167 wickets with an economy rate of 7.64. In 23 IPL innings, Jofra Archer has taken 39 wickets at a strike rate of 14.02 and an average of 15.82. He has bowled 547 balls (including 1 Maiden over) and has taken 2 wickets 7 times and 3 wickets 6 times.

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Top Picks – Batsmen for IPL 2023 Match 31

1. Rohit Sharma: He has participated in 230 IPL matches and managed to accumulate 5981 runs in 224 innings. His best performance in the IPL saw him score 109 runs in a single game. Rohit Sharma has also hit one century and 41 half-centuries in the IPL, along with scoring 30+ runs on 43 occasions and 20+ runs on 28 occasions. In total, he has scored his runs at a strike rate of 130.1 and has an average of 26.00 in the 4596 IPL balls he has faced. Over the course of his IPL career, Rohit Sharma has hit a total of 775 boundaries, including 528 fours and 247 sixes.

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2. Shikhar Dhawan: In the IPL, Shikhar Dhawan has taken part in 207 matches and has accumulated 6425 runs in 206 innings. His top score in the IPL is 106. Additionally, he has recorded two centuries, 49 half-centuries, 39 innings with 30+ runs, and 27 innings with 20+ runs. Shikhar Dhawan's strike rate is 126.9, and his average score per innings is 31.03 in the 5062 balls he has faced in the IPL. Throughout his IPL career, he has hit a total of 867 boundaries, with 724 of them being fours and 143 being sixes.

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3. Suryakumar Yadav: He has participated in 127 IPL matches and has scored a total of 2703 runs in 112 innings. His highest score in the IPL is 82. Suryakumar Yadav has not scored any centuries but has 16 half-centuries, along with 23 innings with 30+ runs and 16 innings with 20+ runs. He has scored his runs at a strike rate of 136.7 and has an average score of 21.28 in the 1977 IPL balls he has faced. During his IPL career, Suryakumar Yadav has hit a total of 376 boundaries, with 289 fours and 87 sixes.

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4. Shahrukh Khan: He has participated in 24 IPL matches, scoring 341 runs in 23 innings. His highest score in the IPL is 47. Shahrukh Khan has not yet scored any centuries or half-centuries in the IPL, but has scored 30+ runs once and 20+ runs on six occasions. His strike rate is 130.6, with an average score of 14.20 in the 261 IPL balls he has faced. Throughout his IPL career, Shahrukh Khan has hit a total of 42 boundaries, including 19 fours and 23 sixes.

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Top Picks – All Rounder for IPL 2023 Match 31

‍5. Rishi Dhawan: He has taken part in 33 IPL matches, scoring 191 runs in 22 innings. His highest score in the IPL is 25. Rishi Dhawan has not scored any centuries or half-centuries in the IPL, but has recorded 20+ runs three times. His strike rate is 108.5, with an average score of 5.78 in the 176 IPL balls he has faced. Throughout his IPL career, Rishi Dhawan has hit a total of 23 boundaries, including 17 fours and 6 sixes. 

In terms of bowling, Rishi Dhawan has taken 24 wickets in 31 innings with a strike rate of 25.08 and an average of 33.16. He has delivered 602 balls, including one maiden over, and has taken 2 wickets on six occasions.

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6. Cameron Green: He has played in 5 IPL matches, scoring 99 runs in 4 innings. His highest score in an IPL match is 64*, and he has not yet recorded a century and one half-century in the tournament. His strike rate is 154.8, with an average of 49.50. Cameron Green has hit a total of  boundaries in the IPL, including 9 fours and 3 six. In terms of bowling, Cameron Green has taken 2 wickets in 5 IPL innings, with a strike rate of 30.00 and an average of 50.00.

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7. Sam Curran: He has participated in 37 matches so far during his IPL career and has managed to score 414 runs with an average of 23.00. He has achieved two half-centuries with his highest IPL score being 55* runs. Throughout his IPL career, Sam Curran has hit a total of 35 fours and 22 sixes. In terms of his bowling performance, he has taken 37 wickets in 37 IPL innings with a strike rate of 20.41 and an average of 30.00. He has bowled a total of 450 balls, without delivering any maiden over, and has taken 2 wickets 2 times and 3 wickets 3 times.

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8. Jofra Archer: He has the ability to hit the ball hard and far, and when he wears his bowling shoes, he can reach speeds exceeding 150 kmph. Although it's uncertain whether he will participate in the 15th season, MI has invested in a dependable all-rounder who should benefit the team over the next two seasons. In 23 IPL innings, Jofra Archer has taken 39 wickets at a strike rate of 14.02 and an average of 15.82. He has bowled 547 balls (including 1 Maiden over) and has taken 2 wickets 7 times and 3 wickets 6 times.

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Top Picks – Bowler for IPL 2023 Match 31

9. Arshdeep Singh: He is regarded as one of the most exceptional left-arm pacers in India. The young cricketer from Punjab has been highly successful in the shortest format of international cricket. With 41 wickets taken in 26 T20I matches played thus far, the towering pacer has performed remarkably well for the national team, establishing himself as a significant threat to opponents. As the next IPL season approaches, Arshdeep is determined to deliver an impressive performance for his team.

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10. Harpreet Brar: He is an left-arm spinner for the Punjab Kings in the IPL, specialising in left-arm spin bowling and batting in the middle-order. Brar's most notable performance was in a game against RCB in 2021, where he took the wickets of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers, ultimately leading the Punjab Kings to a crucial victory. Harpreet Brar has taken 11 wickets in his 20 IPL innings, with a strike rate of 32.81 and an average of 41.09. He has bowled a total of 361 balls, including 1 maiden over, and has taken 2 wickets on 0 occasions and 3 wickets on 2 occasions.

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11. Kagiso Rabada: In the 2022 IPL season, Kagiso Rabada was able to take 23 wickets in 13 games, and both he and the PBKS management hope that he can maintain his previous level of performance. The Punjab Kings retained Rabada for a fee of Rs. 9.25 crore in the 2022 season. 

In 65 innings played during the IPL, Kagiso Rabada has taken a total of 102 wickets. His impressive statistics include a strike rate of 14.47 and an average of 19.96. In the process, he has bowled 1476 deliveries, with two of them being maiden overs. Furthermore, he has taken two wickets on 21 occasions, three wickets on 11 occasions.

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MI vs PBKS Game Prediction

In the ongoing IPL 2023 season, Mumbai Indians have participated in four matches, winning two and losing two games. They currently hold the sixth position in the points table with four points. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have played five matches, out of which they have won three and lost two. With six points, they occupy the seventh position in the points table. So, it’s difficult to say that MI has the upper hand to win this game because as we can see head-on-head between MI and PBKS, having played 29 matches in total from which Mumbai Indians won 15 times and Punjab Kings won 14 times till now. Nonetheless, Mumbai Indians have a 55% chance of winning the game as per cricket experts at Frolic11.

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Best Batter of the Match

Rohit Sharma: With five trophies under his leadership, the most by any captain in the IPL, he has firmly established himself as the most successful leader in the tournament. He has figured out the winning formula, leading the Mumbai Indians to become the most consistent team. As a batsman, he is incredibly talented and has been in excellent form recently, with few rivals when it comes to hitting ability in the shorter format. Since 2011, Rohit has played a vital role in the Mumbai Indians' batting lineup, taking over as captain midway through the 2013 season and leading them to their first IPL title.

Rohit Sharma has participated in 232 IPL matches and has scored a total of 6014 runs in 225 innings. His highest score in the IPL is 109. Sharma has achieved 1 century and 41 half-centuries in the IPL, while also managing to score 30+ runs 43 times and 20+ runs 29 times. His IPL strike rate is 130.2, with an average of 26.01 across 4614 IPL balls faced. Throughout his IPL career, Rohit Sharma has hit a total of 782 boundaries, including 535 fours and 247 sixes.

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Best Bowler of the Match

Kagiso Rabada: In the IPL 2022 season, Kagiso Rabada put in an outstanding performance, taking 23 wickets in 13 games, which made him a highly valued player for the Punjab Kings franchise. As a result, they have retained him for the current season for a significant sum of Rs. 9.25 crore. Rabada is renowned for his lethal bowling skills and consistent ability to take wickets. 

Over his IPL career, he has played 65 innings, taking a total of 102 wickets, with a strike rate of 14.47 and an average of 19.96. Moreover, he has bowled 2 maiden overs and taken 2 wickets in a match on 21 occasions, 3 wickets on 11 occasions, 5 wickets on zero occasions. Furthermore, in T20I matches, Rabada has an impressive record of 56 wickets in 55 games, with an economy rate of 8.53.

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Match 31: MI vs PBKS Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The most recent match played at Wankhede Stadium revealed that the pitch there is favourable for batsmen due to its good bounce and speed, making it advantageous for them. Additionally, it is recognised that fast bowlers can also benefit from the pitch, particularly during the first few overs, as the ball tends to spin and offer some swing and bounce. However, as the game continues, the field becomes flatter, which makes it simpler for batsmen to score runs.

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• Initial Ball Movement (1st Inning): High chance

• Initial Spin Movement(1st Inning): Chances of Turn on Pitch

• Middle Over: Scoring pitch

• 2nd Inning Pitch Behaviour: Slight advantage for spinner and batsman too

• Due factor: Less chance of Due

• Pitch Nature: Dry Pitch

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Despite its reputation for being a pitch that favours batsmen, it can also offer benefits to bowlers. In evening matches, there is a possibility of early seam and swing movements with the ball, which can be advantageous for bowlers. Additionally, spin bowlers tend to find the pitch helpful in the later stage of the game.

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Weather Report

As per the weather report for April 22nd, 2023, Mumbai is anticipated to experience a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 18km/h and a humidity level of 35%. The high temperature has resulted in a solid and even pitch that typically favours batsmen, making it easy for them to score boundaries. However, there is a chance of some seam and swing movements from the ball in the early stages of the game, which can benefit both the batsmen and the bowlers. Nonetheless, the outcome of the match may be influenced by the prevailing weather and pitch conditions.

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Conclusion

The upcoming match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings is highly anticipated, as both teams are eager to secure two crucial points. Mumbai Indians, currently placed at the sixth position on the IPL 2023 points table, are particularly keen to win this match. And Punjab Kings hold the seventh place on the IPL 2023 points table. Our cricket experts believe that Mumbai Indians hold the upper hand and are expected to emerge victorious against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.