"We would have loved to bowl first as well, but yeah, good toss to lose," said Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. "Time to play some good cricket, time to get that W win. So, yes, I think we played decent cricket. It's just that in a couple of overs, we have not been able to capitalize and we have been, kind of losing those big moments," he added. 

While talking about Rohit, the MI skipper said, "Yeah, Rohit is out from the last game. He's gonna take a couple of games for him to see how exactly where he is. And Mitchell is unwell as well. So Mitchell Santner also is not available. So, yeah, we got a couple of changes. Quinny comes back and we have a debutant, Mayank Rawat."

"We are going to bowl first. I think we've got a brilliant start in the IPL. That's what any captain desires to have, especially at the start of the season. And our combination has been splendid throughout the season. So, I feel that we just have to create the rhythm and maintain the momentum," said Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer.

"Looks a bit dry, but I interacted with a few of the players. They said that with the dew coming in, it gets better and better. So, based on that, I took that decision. We're going with the same team," he added.

The coin has been tossed up and it lands in favour of PBKS! Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians. Rohit Sharma misses out on tonight's game, informed Hardik Pandya at the toss.

Both teams share a 17–17 record against each other. Even at this venue—the Wankhede Stadium—MI and PBKS have won five matches each. In the past five games, Punjab hold a slight 3–2 advantage over Mumbai.

If you can believe it, Mumbai Indians' ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has failed to pick up a wicket in IPL 2026 so far. The right-arm pacer has played four matches, bowling a total of 15 overs. His economy is 8.20.

Shreyas Iyer and Co. are the only unbeaten side in the 19th edition of the IPL. They have defeated Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. A win tonight could take last season’s runners-up to the top of the table.

Mumbai Indians' veteran batter and former captain, Rohit Sharma, left the ground midway during his knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the side's last game. He continues to struggle with a hamstring injury. Sources have told NDTV that Rohit is likely to miss two matches. If you are an MI fan, keep your fingers crossed!

Only one victory in the first four games of the season is nothing new for Mumbai Indians, who are famously known as the "slow starters". The five-time champions broke the 14-year jinx of not winning their campaign opener, but that joy was short-lived. After the historic win, MI lost three matches on the trot to find themselves languishing at the second-last spot in the points table.

No team has managed to find the formula to get the better of Punjab Kings so far in IPL 2026. The Shryeas Iyer-led side has played four matches and won three of them. One of the contests, which was against Kolkata Knight Riders, was washed out due to rain, with both sides sharing a point each.

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, the two teams with contrasting starts in IPL 2026, meet each other tonight at the Wankhede Stadium. MI won their opening game but followed it with three consecutive defeats. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are the only unbeaten side in the edition. Can MI bounce back at home, or will PBKS continue their upward march? We bring you live updates and action.