3rd May PBKS vs MI Betting Tips, Odds, & Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

On a double-header, Wednesday, the Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will face each other in Match 46 of the 2023 Indian Premier League, with both teams having won five of their nine fixtures and only separated by net run rate. 

Punjab Kings have not been able to register consecutive wins since their opening fixtures of the season, but playing in front of their home crowd may give them the advantage to secure two victories in a row on Wednesday.

Despite being in a difficult situation in their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians were able to come back and win, which boosted their confidence. Therefore, we cannot ignore the possibility of Mumbai Indians winning again in this game.

You can catch the live action on JioCinema and Star Sports starting at 7:30 PM.

PBKS vs MI Final Match Prediction: PUNJAB TO WIN

Our prediction for the match on Wednesday evening in Mohali is that it will be a closely contested, high-scoring game, with both teams potentially making totals of 200 or more. We expect a lot of hard-hitting from the Punjab Kings’ batters. As we said above, Punjab will take home the advantage. Therefore, our prediction is that Punjab Kings will win the match.

PBKS vs MI Betting Odds

The Punjab Kings are selected as the favorites in this game. You can select your winning team on the IPL betting apps.

Punjab Kings Team Preview

 BATTING Camp

• The pitch in the last match played on this ground was highly favorable for batting. Therefore, we expect Punjab’s key batters to have a fantastic time.
• Dhawan and Prabhsimran can once again get Punjab off to a flying start. 
• Taide and Livingstone will be essential in the middle order, while Jitesh Sharma, who is in good form, is a dependable finisher to watch out for in this lineup.

BOWLING Camp

• Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran are important players for Punjab in this match, as they are talented left-arm seamers who can have a significant impact on the game.
• Even though Rabada hasn’t been performing at his usual level, Punjab cannot afford to replace him with Nathan Ellis. 
• Rahul Chahar used to be a crucial wicket-taker for the Mumbai Indians, but his form has been a major problem for the Punjab Kings this season. He was wicketless and conceded 42 runs in his last game against MI at Wankhede.

PBKS Possible Starting 11

Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, and Arshdeep Singh

Mumbai Indians Team Preview

 BATTING Camp

• If the pitch behaves as it did in the last game, MI will have another tough challenge ahead of them. Even if the pitch isn’t as flat as in the last game, MI would still be under pressure if they are asked to bowl first.
• The responsibility to win this match for MI will largely rest on the shoulders of their batters, especially considering the opposition’s current bowling form.
•  Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Cameron Green will need to step up and deliver a win for MI, given their bowlers’ inconsistency.

BOWLING Camp

• Mumbai’s chances of winning the title this season look bleak, mainly because of their poor bowling performance. 
• The overseas pacers, including Riley Meredith, Jofra Archer, and Jason Beherendorff, have failed to deliver for MI this season, unlike Bumrah and Boult in previous seasons.
• In their recent matches, Meredith conceded 51 and 49 runs, while Archer went for 35 and 42. Cameron Green’s performance hasn’t been impressive either. The only impactful bowler for MI has been Piyush Chawla.

MI Possible Starting 11

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Piyush Chawla, Jofra Archer, Kumar Kartikeya, Riley Meredith, and Arshad Khan

PBKS vs MI Betting Tips

Top Batter

• Shikhar Dhawan has been in fine form for Punjab Kings and is likely to be their top scorer, having already scored two half-centuries this season. 
• For Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav is a good bet for the highest run scorer, as he has recovered from a slow start and is back in form.

Top Bowler

• Arshdeep Singh has been consistent with the ball, taking at least one wicket in every match of the IPL so far and is expected to be Punjab Kings’ top wicket-taker.
•  Piyush Chawla has been Mumbai Indians’ most effective bowler this season, with 13 wickets to his name, making him our top choice for this category.

Predicted Scores

IF PBKS bats first: 200+

IF MI bats first: 190-200

PBKS vs MI Head to Head

PBKS & MI in the Last Five Matches

Weather Report / Pitch report

Despite rain forecasted throughout the day, it is expected to clear up by the evening, with a high humidity level and a temperature in the low 20s. 

The PCA Stadium in Mohali is a favorable pitch for batting, with an average first innings score of 194 in this season’s IPL. The previous match held at this venue saw a total of 458 runs scored. 

Due to the humidity levels, we expect that a successful chase might be in the cards, following two successful defending matches.

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