The rivalry between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings is one of the most balanced and unpredictable in IPL history. Both teams have been playing since the league started in 2008.
They have played 34 matches, and both teams have won 17 each. This makes their rivalry perfectly equal. Their matches are often very exciting, with last-ball finishes, close chases, and even Super Overs.
One of the most memorable games came in 2020, when the match went into a Super Over, and even that ended in a tie. It then went into a second Super Over, where Punjab Kings finally won. This remains one of the most thrilling games in IPL history.
Let’s have a look at their head-to-head record in IPL so far in this blog.
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record is perfectly level at 17 wins apiece across 34 matches, with no results, since their first meeting in 2008. MI are the most successful team in IPL history with five titles, while PBKS have yet to win the tournament, having reached the final only once in 2014.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 |
| MI Won | 17 |
| PBKS Won | 17 |
| Highest Score (PBKS) | 230/5 |
| Lowest Score (MI) | 87/10 |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Team Records
Across 34 matches, the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings have played all kinds of games.
Sometimes, the matches were low-scoring, with bowlers dominating and teams having to defend small totals. Other times, they were high-scoring games full of big hits and runs, often going right down to the last ball.
Highest Team Totals in MI vs PBKS Matches
PBKS’s 230/3 is the highest team total in this rivalry, a commanding batting performance to defend MI’s highest score of 223/6.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 230/3 | Won | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| MI | 223/6 | Lost | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| MI | 216/4 | Won | IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association |
| PBKS | 214/3 | Lost | IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association |
| PBKS | 214/8 | Won | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Lowest Team Totals in MI vs PBKS Matches
PBKS’s lowest total against MI is 119, one of their most difficult batting collapses in this fixture. MI’s lowest total against PBKS is 87.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 87/10 | Lost | IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association |
| MI | 116/9 | Lost | IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association |
| MI | 116/7 | Lost | Kingsmead, Durban |
| PBKS | 119/8 | Won | Kingsmead, Durban |
| PBKS | 119/9 | Lost | SuperSport Park |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Batting Records
Let’s have a look at the batting records in this rivalry.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Hashim Amla’s unbeaten 104 against MI is the finest knock in this fixture. For MI, Lendi Simmons’s 100* is the highest.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla (PBKS) | 104* (60) | 173.33 |
| Lendi Simmons (MI) | 100* (61) | 163.93 |
| KL Rahul (PBKS) | 100* (64) | 156.25 |
| Kumar Sangakara (MI) | 94 (56) | 167.85 |
| KL Rahul (PBKS) | 94 (60) | 156.66 |
Most Runs in MI vs PBKS Matches
Rohit Sharma leads the run-scoring charts in this rivalry with 626 runs in 26 matches. He is followed by Kieron Pollard with 539 runs and Shaun Marsh with 526 runs for PBKS.
| Batters | Matches | Runs | Avevage | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (MI) | 26 | 626 | 26.21 | 79* |
| Kieron Pollard (MI) | 23 | 539 | 38.5 | 83 |
| Shaun Marsh (PBKS) | 12 | 526 | 47.81 | 81 |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here are the bowling stats for the head-to-head between MI and PBKS.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Munaf Patel has the best bowling performance in matches between MI and PBKS. He took 5 wickets for 21 runs, which helped the Mumbai Indians crush Punjab’s batting at the Wankhede Stadium.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Munaf Patel (MI) | 5/21 | 5.25 |
| Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) | 4/15 | 3.75 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (MI) | 4/16 | 4 |
| Bhargav Bhatt (PBKS) | 4/22 | 7.76 |
| Lasith Malinga (MI) | 4/22 | 5.5 |
Most Wickets in MI vs PBKS Matches
Jasprit Bumrah leads the wicket-taking charts in this rivalry with 24 wickets, followed by Lasith Malinga with 22 wickets for MI.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah (MI) | 18 | 24 | 6.43 | 3/15 |
| Lasith Malinga (MI) | 14 | 22 | 8 | 4/22 |
| Piyush Chawla (PBKS) | 13 | 19 | 7.27 | 3/24 |
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Conclusion: MI and PBKS Are Perfectly Level At 17-17
The rivalry between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings is one of the most balanced in IPL history. Both teams have won 17 matches each out of 34 games. This means neither team has dominated the other over the years.
Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs in this rivalry, with 602 runs. Jasprit Bumrah is the top bowler, with 24 wickets.
Since both teams are equal in head-to-head records, every match between them becomes even more exciting and important.
