Overview
- At Wankhede on Thursday, April 16, unbeaten Punjab Kings (three wins and one no-result) face Mumbai Indians, who sit ninth after three straight losses.
- Rohit Sharma remains a game-time call after a hamstring issue forced him to retire hurt against RCB, with Mumbai saying a medical update will come at the toss.
- Will Jacks is not available yet for Mumbai, so cover at the top would likely come from Quinton de Kock or domestic opener Danish Malewar if Rohit misses out.
- The pitch has played as a batting haven this season, with all four innings at Wankhede topping 220, and dew is expected to make chasing the smarter option.
- Mumbai’s bowling is under scrutiny as Jasprit Bumrah is on a five-match wicketless run and the attack has leaked runs in the middle overs, a risk in a likely high-scoring game.