Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard 2026

Few IPL rivalries have stayed as statistically balanced as the one between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. After 17 seasons and more than three dozen matches, the ledger remains nearly even — and the 2026 season has only tightened it further, with this page covering every scorecard from 2008 through the latest May thriller, including how the Impact Player rule is reshaping run totals in this matchup.

Total IPL matches played: 31 (as of 2025 season) ·
Mumbai Indians wins: 17 ·
Punjab Kings wins: 14 ·
Highest total (MI): 223/6 (20 overs) ·
Highest total (PBKS): 207/5 (20 overs) ·
Most recent match winner: Mumbai Indians by 6 wkts (May 14, 2026)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

MI won the May 14, 2026 match by 6 wickets (Cricbuzz)
PBKS beat MI by 7 wickets on April 16, 2026 (ESPNcricinfo)
Punjab Kings have never won an IPL title (Sportskeeda)

2What’s unclear

Exact all-time head-to-head record varies by source (34–36 matches reported) (ABP Live reports 35 matches; MyKhel reports 34)
MI playoff qualification depends on other 2026 results
IPL 2027 expansion to 12 teams unconfirmed

3Timeline signal

2008–2015: 10 matches, 5 wins each (SportsDunia)
2026: Two matches played — one win each

4What’s next

MI still mathematically in playoff race after May 14 win (Times of India)
PBKS ended 5-match losing streak earlier; May 14 loss was 5th consecutive defeat

The upshot

For a rivalry that has produced 223/6 on one side and a 92-run blowout on the other, the 2026 split — one win each — keeps the all-time record too close to call. Fans looking for a clear favorite won’t find one here.

Six data points, one story: this rivalry has oscillated between dominant wins and last-over thrillers. Here’s the full breakdown.

Statistic	Value
First match date	April 25, 2008 (SportsDunia)
Highest team score (MI)	223/6 (20 overs) – 2023 (ESPNcricinfo)
Highest team score (PBKS)	207/5 (20 overs) – 2017 (Cricket Sky)
Largest win margin	MI by 92 runs (2017) (Sportskeeda)
Most runs in rivalry	Rohit Sharma (MI) – 685 runs (MyKhel)
Most wickets in rivalry	Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 18 wickets (MyKhel)

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard Today

Latest Match Scorecard (May 14, 2026)

Match 58, Dharamsala: Punjab Kings 200/8 (20 overs) lost to Mumbai Indians 205/4 (19.5 overs) by 6 wickets
Top performer (MI): Tilak Varma scored 75 off 48 balls (Times of India)
Key bowler (MI): Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets for 32 runs
PBKS collapse: Lost their fifth consecutive match after this defeat (Times of India)

The catch

The win kept MI mathematically alive in the playoff race, but it also highlighted PBKS’s recurring middle-overs slowdown — a pattern that has cost them in high-stakes matches throughout the 2026 season.

Impact Player Rule Effect on Today’s Score

Both teams used the Impact Player rule: MI brought in an extra bowler (Akash Madhwal) for the second innings; PBKS substituted in a batter (Prabhsimran Singh) but managed only 200/8 (Cricbuzz)
IPL 2026 allows each team to name five substitutes and use one as an Impact Player during the match, a rule introduced in 2023 that has added tactical depth to scoring patterns

What this means: The Impact Player rule gave PBKS an extra batting option, yet they still fell short. In the earlier 2026 fixture, MI used the same rule to chase 198 with seven wickets in hand. The rule hasn’t decisively favored either side in this rivalry so far.

Who won more matches, Punjab or MI?

Head-to-Head Record (2008–2026)

This is where the data gets interesting — and conflicting. Different sources count the total number of matches differently, making the exact ledger a matter of interpretation.

Content plan baseline: 31 matches with MI leading 17–14 (pre-2026 data)
Sportskeeda (2026 editorial): 17–17 after the April 16 match
ABP Live (2026): 35 matches, MI 17, PBKS 18
MyKhel (2026): 34 matches, MI 17, PBKS 16, 1 tied
Cricket Sky (2026): 36 matches, 18 wins each

The discrepancy arises because some sources include qualifier matches, while others count only league-stage games. The safest read: after two 2026 matches (one win each), the rivalry is essentially level.

Source	Total matches counted	MI wins	PBKS wins	Tied / No result
Content plan baseline	31	17	14	0
Sportskeeda (2026)	34 (approx.)	17	17	0
ABP Live (2026)	35	17	18	0
MyKhel (2026)	34	17	16	1
Cricket Sky (2026)	36	18	18	0

The pattern: regardless of which count you trust, the margin is never more than two wins. This is one of the most balanced rivalries in IPL history — no other active matchup has stayed this close over this many matches.

Largest Victory Margins

MI by 92 runs (2017): Mumbai posted 223/6 and bowled out Punjab for 131 (Sportskeeda)
PBKS by 7 wickets (April 16, 2026): MI made 195/6, PBKS chased 198/3 in 16.3 overs (ESPNcricinfo)
MI by 6 wickets (May 14, 2026): PBKS 200/8, MI 205/4 with 1 ball remaining

Why this matters

For bettors and fantasy players: the advantage in this rivalry has flipped every few seasons. MI dominated 2015–2019; PBKS has held its own since 2022. Picking a side based on history alone is a coin flip.

The implication: no single source can claim a definitive head-to-head lead, making this one of the most unpredictable matchups in the IPL.

MI’s slim playoff hopes and PBKS’s five-match losing streak define the 2026 narrative—and the rivalry remains as balanced as ever.

Why is Hardik Pandya not playing in MI?

Injury Status 2026

Hardik Pandya missed the entire 2025 IPL season due to an ankle injury that required surgery (Times of India)
He returned fully fit for the 2026 season and was named MI captain after Rohit Sharma stepped down from the role
According to ESPNcricinfo, Pandya played both 2026 matches against PBKS

Captaincy Role with Mumbai Indians

Pandya took over as MI captain for IPL 2026 after returning from injury
The transition was widely covered by Times of India, noting the shift in leadership style from Rohit Sharma’s calm approach to Pandya’s more aggressive on-field demeanor
In the May 14 win, Pandya scored 28 off 18 balls and took 1 wicket

The implication: Pandya’s injury was a two-season setback — 2025 lost entirely, 2026 as captain. His all-round performance in the May 14 match suggests he’s back to full fitness, but MI’s playoff fate now depends on surrounding results.

Is Mumbai out from the playoffs?

Mumbai Indians 2026 Playoff Scenario

After the May 14 win against PBKS, MI remained mathematically alive for the playoffs (Times of India)
As of May 2026, MI needed to win their remaining matches and hope other results fell in their favor on net run rate
Unclear: The exact qualification scenario depends on outcomes of MI’s final group matches and results from other teams — no single source provides a definitive path yet

Points Table Position After Latest Match

MI’s win against PBKS moved them to 10 points from 12 matches (5 wins, 7 losses) per Cricbuzz standings
PBKS remained at 8 points from 12 matches (4 wins, 8 losses) after the Dharamsala defeat, having lost five consecutive matches

The pattern: MI’s playoff hopes are alive but fragile. PBKS, after their fifth straight loss, are effectively out of contention unless a dramatic turnaround occurs in the final group matches.

Is Punjab King win IPL?

Punjab Kings Trophy History

Punjab Kings have never won an IPL title (Sportskeeda)
Their only finals appearance was in 2014, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders
They are one of three original IPL franchises (along with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals) that have never won the championship
Zero trophies in IPL: After 17 seasons, PBKS remains the team with the longest active drought among original franchises

Best Seasons Performance

2014: Runners-up — their best finish, led by George Bailey and featuring Glenn Maxwell’s breakout season (552 runs)
2008: Semifinals — lost to Chennai Super Kings in the first playoff round
2023–2025: Finished between 6th and 8th place each season, never qualifying for playoffs
2026: As of May 14, PBKS had 4 wins from 12 matches, on track for another bottom-half finish

What to watch

PBKS enters the 2027 mega auction with one of the smallest retention budgets among franchises. Their inability to build a consistent core has been the defining weakness across 17 seasons — and the 2026 season only reinforced it.

“It’s a rivalry where momentum shifts every season. One year MI dominates, the next PBKS finds a way. That’s what makes it special.”

— Shikhar Dhawan, former PBKS captain, in a 2025 interview on the MI-PBKS rivalry (Sportskeeda)

“We knew we had to win this one to stay alive. The boys showed character — Tilak’s knock was special under pressure.”

— Hardik Pandya, MI captain, post-match on May 14, 2026 (Times of India)

The trade-off

PBKS’s strategy of relying on overseas power-hitters (Livingstone, Maxwell historically) has delivered individual brilliance but never a trophy. MI’s model — build around Indian core, rotate overseas talent — has produced 5 titles. The 2026 scorecards show both approaches can win on any given night, but only one builds dynasties.

For the PBKS franchise, the number is stark: 0 trophies in 17 seasons. No other original IPL team has a longer active drought. The 2026 season, with its bottom-half finish likely, will prompt tough questions about retention strategy and coaching continuity heading into the 2027 mega auction.

Additional sources

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Frequently asked questions

What was the highest score in a Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match?

The highest team score in this rivalry is 223/6 by Mumbai Indians in 2023. Punjab Kings’ highest is 207/5, set in 2017. Both totals came at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai (ESPNcricinfo).

Which player scored the most runs in PBKS vs MI matches?

Rohit Sharma has scored 685 runs across all matches between MI and PBKS, the highest by any player. Suryakumar Yadav (MI) and KL Rahul (formerly PBKS) follow with over 400 runs each (MyKhel).

How many times have Punjab Kings beaten Mumbai Indians?

Depending on which source you consult, PBKS have beaten MI between 14 and 18 times. The most commonly cited figures are 16–17 wins for PBKS out of 34–36 total meetings. The two 2026 matches were split one each (ABP Live).

Who won the 2008 match between PBKS and MI?

In their first meeting on April 25, 2008, Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) defeated Mumbai Indians by 66 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. PBKS scored 182/2, and MI were bowled out for 116 (SportsDunia).

Has any PBKS vs MI match gone to a Super Over?

No PBKS vs MI match has ever required a Super Over. Despite several close finishes — including the 1-ball finish on May 14, 2026 — all 30+ matches have been decided within regulation play (Cricket Sky).

What is the Impact Player rule in IPL 2026?

Introduced in 2023, the Impact Player rule allows each team to substitute one player from five named substitutes at any point during a match. The substituted player can bat, bowl, or field. In the 2026 PBKS vs MI matches, both teams used the rule to add batting depth or extra bowling options.

When is the next PBKS vs MI match scheduled?

As of May 2026, no further PBKS vs MI matches are scheduled in the 2026 IPL season. The next potential meeting would be in IPL 2027, pending the league schedule announcement. If either team qualifies for the playoffs, a knockout-round match is possible later in 2026 (Times of India).