Written By Shubham Arora
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Apr 16, 2026, 01:17 PM (IST)
Mumbai Indians face Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 clash today at Wankhede Stadium.
MI vs PBKS IPL 2026 live: The IPL 2026 season continues with another evening clash as Mumbai Indians take on Punjab Kings. Both teams are coming into this match with very different momentum, which makes this one slightly more interesting than it looks on paper. Also Read: IPL 2026 Final: How to create viral cricket stadium images with ChatGPT - check PROMPTS
Mumbai Indians haven’t had the best start this season and are still trying to find some consistency. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have looked more settled and are yet to lose a game so far. Also Read: Why IPL 2026 players can no longer carry smart glasses into restricted areas
The MI vs PBKS match in Indian Premier League 2026 is scheduled to take place on April 16. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Also Read: Watching IPL? JioHotstar now lets you order food via Swiggy without leaving the match
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST.
For those watching on television, the match will be available on the Star Sports network. Multiple language feeds will be available across channels, so you can choose based on your preference.
If you are planning to stream the match on your phone or laptop, the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
You can watch the match through the app or the website. As usual, you will need an active subscription or access through a bundled plan to stream it.
Mumbai Indians haven’t really got going this season. They’ve lost three of their first four matches, so things aren’t looking very settled right now. Rohit Sharma is likely to miss this match due to a hamstring issue, which does affect the top order.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have had a better start. They’ve picked up wins and look more confident as a unit. That recent chase of a big total also shows their batting is in a good place at the moment.
If you look at past meetings, it’s been quite even between the two sides. At Wankhede as well, both teams have managed to win games over the years.
Even so, form matters a lot in T20 cricket, and right now, PBKS seem to be in a slightly better position going into this match.
If you are planning to watch, the timing and streaming options remain the same as other IPL fixtures, so you won’t have to look around much.