Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Pitch Report: Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 58th match of the Indian Premier League on May 14 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's PUN vs MUM match.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (PBKS vs MI) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians
PBKS vs MI Match Previews
PBKS currently sits in fourth place on the points table, having won six of their 11 matches. However, the team is currently going through a difficult phase, having suffered four consecutive defeats. The team will be desperate to stage a comeback and return to winning ways.
MI is placed ninth on the points table, having won three of their 11 matches. Following their defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore, they have been officially eliminated from the playoff race. The five-time champions will now look to end this season on a positive note by winning their remaining matches.
PBKS vs MI, HPCA Stadium Pitch Report
PBKS vs MI Match Pitch Report: The pitch at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is expected to be a high-scoring surface that favors fast bowlers—once batsmen get set, they will benefit from excellent bounce and carry, while fast bowlers will receive good assistance early on. In the latter stages of the match, the impact of dew may be observed, potentially tipping the scales in favor of teams chasing a target.
The HPCA pitch typically offers true bounce and good carry, making stroke-play easier; furthermore, hitting sixes becomes easier at this high-altitude venue due to the thin mountain air. The average first-innings score at this ground is quite high (approximately 184–190); therefore, it is anticipated that once the new-ball movement subsides, this pitch will prove to be highly conducive to batting.
HPCA Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 15 | |
| Batting first won: | 9 | |
| Bowling first won: | 6 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 188 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 168 | |
| Highest Total: | 241/7 | |
| Lowest Total: | 116 | |
| Highest Chased: | 189 |
PBKS vs MI Match Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Shreyas Iyer(C), 4. Cooper Connolly, 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Suryansh Shedge, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Ben Dwarshuis, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai Indians (MI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ryan Rickelton(WK), 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. Naman Dhir, 4. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Will Jacks, 7. Raj Angad Bawa, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar
