MI vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians looks to end Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run; Rohit fitness in doubt

Rohit Sharma’s fitness is in doubt ahead of the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match on Thursday.
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EMMANUAL YOGINI
Rohit Sharma’s fitness is in doubt ahead of the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match on Thursday.
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EMMANUAL YOGINI
elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 encounter between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 16.
Mumbai Indians team is desperately struggling for form and will be looking to get a crucial win against Punjab Kings, the only side that remains unbeaten in the tournament. Shreyas Iyer’s men have begun the season with four wins in their first five matches and will be looking to move to the top of the table with victory tonight.
Injury news: Mumbai Indians is sweating on the fitness of Rohit Sharma, who was forced to leave the field with a hamstring injury in the last match, while Will Jacks is expected to miss one more match as he arrives in India. Punjab Kings has no new injury concerns, though it remains without Lockie Ferguson who is on parental leave.
Pitch/weather report: The pitch at the Wankhede is expected to be a belter tonight, and over 400 runs have been scored in the previous matches here this season. The forecast is also clear, so the game should be uninterrupted.
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Welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Stay tuned for the live updates.
Published on Apr 16, 2026