The Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard from IPL 2026 showcased another unforgettable high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total with a brilliant century from Quinton de Kock, but Punjab Kings responded with fearless batting and chased down the target comfortably. Explosive innings from Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer helped PBKS dominate MI and secure a convincing victory in one of the most entertaining matches of the season.
MI vs PBKS Match Summary
| Match Details | Information |
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match Number | 24th Match |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets |
| MI Score | 195/6 (20 overs) |
| PBKS Score | 198/3 (16.3 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Arshdeep Singh |
Mumbai Indians Innings – 195/6 (20 Overs)
After losing an early wicket to Ryan Rickelton cheaply, Quinton de Kock turned the game around completely with a remarkable century not out.
Smashing 112 * off just 60 balls, the left-handed batter almost single handedly took the innings forward. There were big sixes, delightful cover drives and as you can imagine aggressive shots on the bowler, whether pace or spin-based.
Naman Dhir’s blistering half-century provided some stability in the middle overs as MI lost wickets at regular intervals.
Mumbai Indians Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Ryan Rickelton | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Quinton de Kock* | 112 | 60 | 8 | 7 | 186.67 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Naman Dhir | 50 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 161.29 |
| Hardik Pandya | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 266.67 |
| Mayank Rawat* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras
| Type | Runs |
| Leg Byes | 4 |
| Wides | 4 |
| Total Extras | 8 |
Fall of Wickets – MI
| Wicket | Score |
| Ryan Rickelton | 11 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 11 |
| Naman Dhir | 116 |
| Hardik Pandya | 154 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 170 |
| Tilak Varma | 195 |
Punjab Kings Bowling Figures
Punjab Kings bowlers made a strong comeback after de Kock’s aggressive batting. Arshdeep Singh delivered one of the best bowling performances of IPL 2026 by controlling the death overs brilliantly.
PBKS Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Shashank Singh | 2 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 36 | 0 | 18.00 |
Arshdeep Singh’s accurate yorkers and slower deliveries helped Punjab Kings restrict Mumbai under the 200-run mark.
Punjab Kings Chase – 198/3 (16.3 Overs)
Punjab Kings started the chase without fear right from the start. With MI flaunting the league’s best economy rate after powerplay, it was Prabhsimran Singh who went all guns blazing attacking MI bowlers and putting immediately pressure back on Mumbai.
Captain Shreyas Iyer showed amazing poise again and anchored the innings with sensible batting and great game awareness.
PBKS chased down the total pretty comfortably with Marcus Stoinis scoring aggressively to finish the match.
Punjab Kings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Prabhsimran Singh* | 80 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 205.13 |
| Priyansh Arya | 26 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 66 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 188.57 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis* | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
Extras
| Type | Runs |
| Wides | 4 |
| Byes | 0 |
| Total Extras | 4 |
Fall of Wickets – PBKS
| Wicket | Score |
| Priyansh Arya | 51 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 138 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 184 |
Mumbai Indians Bowling Figures
Mumbai Indians bowlers struggled badly on the batting-friendly Wankhede pitch. Only Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar managed to create some pressure during the middle overs.
MI Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 42 | 1 | 14.00 |
| Deepak Chahar | 2.3 | 45 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
Key Match Stats and Records
Major Records from MI vs PBKS Match
- Quinton de Kock scored his first IPL 2026 century
- Prabhsimran Singh smashed 80 runs at a strike rate above 205
- Punjab Kings chased 196 runs in only 16.3 overs
- PBKS maintained a run rate above 12 throughout the chase
- Arshdeep Singh picked up 3 wickets for just 22 runs
- More than 390 runs were scored in the match
- PBKS reached the target with 21 balls remaining
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | Powerplay Score |
| Mumbai Indians | 54/2 |
| Punjab Kings | 72/1 |
Punjab Kings gained a major advantage during the powerplay itself and never allowed MI bowlers to settle into the game.
Player of the Match – Arshdeep Singh
Bowling first for Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh bowled a match-winning spell. With spells of 3/22, Richard Ngarava got rid of Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav and Sherfane Rutherford amongst his scalps. His disciplined bowling in the pressure overs was instrumental in keeping Mumbai Indians under 200.
Turning Point of the Match
Coming together for a more-than-a-run-a-ball 91 runs, Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer completely turned the tables Punjab Kings’ way. Attacking against MI’s pace attack meant that the required run rate was never an issue.
Mumbai Indians never managed to get back into the game after PBKS ticked past 130 runs in the first 12 overs.
Fan Reactions After the Match
This catchy and fearless batting performance from the Punjab Kings received praises across social media platforms by cricket fans. Quinton de Kock’s ton heralded as one of the best innings of IPL 2026, ended narrowly in a losing cause — some fans and cricket pundits also came out to praise how good his innings was. The fans also lauded Arshdeep Singh for keeping her control in a high-scoring game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.Who won the MI vs PBKS IPL 2026 match?
Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets.
2.What was Mumbai Indians’ score against Punjab Kings?
Mumbai Indians scored 195/6 in 20 overs.
3.Who scored the highest runs in the match?
Quinton de Kock scored 112* runs for Mumbai Indians.
4.Who won Player of the Match in MI vs PBKS?
Arshdeep Singh won the Player of the Match award.
5.What was Punjab Kings’ final score?
Punjab Kings finished at 198/3 in 16.3 overs.
6.How many runs did Prabhsimran Singh score?
Prabhsimran Singh scored 80 runs off 39 balls.
7.Where was the MI vs PBKS match played?
The match took place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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