Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 14.
The five-time champions have had a tough season in IPL 2026, having already been eliminated from the tournament with three games left. In their first 11 matches, MI has only won three, losing eight. Although they can’t reach the playoffs, this match gives them a chance to experiment with their lineup for next season.
Punjab Kings, in contrast, have secured six wins and suffered four losses in 11 matches. However, they enter this match after four consecutive defeats, placing significant pressure on the 2025 finalists to perform.
Here is MI’s strongest predicted XI vs RCB for Match 54, IPL 2026:
Top Order: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma (IMP), Naman Dhir