Match Result
Punjab Kings
won by 7 wkts
Mumbai Indians
LostMI
195/6(20 ov)
PBKS
198/3(16.3 ov)
🕐 Thu, 16 Apr, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede just witnessed a classic chase, a performance that silenced the Mumbai faithful and sent the Punjab Kings faithful into delirium. In a stunning upset, the Punjab Kings have chased down a massive 195 against the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, winning by a comfortable seven wickets.
The plot twist arrived early when PBKS chose to bowl, a decision that initially seemed audacious against MI’s renowned batting might at the Wankhede. Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 195/6, setting a challenging target, thanks to some explosive hitting in the middle and death overs. However, the Punjab Kings openers came out with intent, fueling their charge with a blistering powerplay that set the tone. They kept the run rate soaring, never letting the MI bowlers settle, and despite losing a few wickets, their batsmen held their nerve. The turning point was a sensational partnership in the middle overs that completely defused the pressure, allowing them to cruise to victory with a remarkable 198/3 in just 16.3 overs. Watch IPL 2026 as this was pure T20 brilliance from the Kings.
This result is a massive statement from Punjab Kings, injecting real excitement into the IPL 2026 points table and handing Mumbai Indians a home defeat that will sting. For the fans, it’s a mix of exhilaration for the Kings and a dose of humble pie for the MI faithful. The message is clear: this season’s MI vs PBKS rivalry is anything but predictable, and you absolutely won’t want to miss what happens next when you Watch IPL.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: punjab kings chose to bowl
🏆 Punjab Kings won by 7 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Rickelton caught out | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
Quinton de Kock* | 112 | 60 | 8 | 7 | 186.7 |
Suryakumar Yadav caught out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Naman Dhir caught out | 50 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 161.3 |
Hardik Pandya caught out | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 116.7 |
Sherfane Rutherford bowled | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 |
Tilak Varma runout | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 266.7 |
Mayank Rawat* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Shashank Singh | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |