Mohali Stadium, Punjab's fortress, has witnessed epic showdowns between these two teams. On four occasions, Punjab Kings emerged victorious in the nine matches played there.
Regarding thrilling encounters in the IPL, the battles between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings never disappoint. Their head-to-head clashes have been nothing short of sensational, with each match serving as a testament to the fierce competition between these two powerhouse teams.
In the 32 matches they've contested, the rivalry has been incredibly close, with Mumbai Indians holding a slender lead with 16 wins compared to Punjab Kings' 15 victories. Mohali Stadium, the fortress of Punjab, has witnessed some epic showdowns between these two teams. Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is a proud emblem of cricketing excellence in Mohali, Punjab, India. Affectionately known as the Mohali Stadium, it has carved out a special place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in the nine matches played on four occasions.
Let's rewind and relive the top four battles fought at Mohali, Chandigarh.
The duo of Tilak Varma and Tim David added a sensational 38 runs off just 16 balls.
The match witnessed stellar performances from both sides, with PBKS setting a formidable target of 214/3. Liam Livingstone's blistering unbeaten knock of 82 runs off just 42 balls propelled Punjab to a commanding total. Jitesh Sharma played a crucial cameo alongside him, smashing 49 runs off 27 deliveries to bolster the Kings' innings.
However, Mumbai Indians showcased their batting prowess in a sensational run chase. Ishan Kishan's explosive innings of 75 runs from 41 balls set the tone for Mumbai's chase, while Suryakumar Yadav's aggressive knock of 66 runs off 31 deliveries further strengthened their position. Tim David's undefeated innings of 19 runs from ten deliveries added the final flourish as Mumbai Indians comfortably chased down the target, accomplishing the feat with seven balls remaining.
Jasprit Bumrah's celebration echoed through the Mohali Stadium as he dismissed Manan Vohra
MI, led by Rohit Sharma, set a challenging target of 189/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Parthiv Patel's brilliant knock of 81 runs off 58 balls laid the foundation, complemented by Ambati Rayudu's explosive 65 off just 37 deliveries, and despite the early loss of Rohit Sharma, Patel and Rayudu's partnership propelled Mumbai Indians to a formidable total. Punjab, led by Murali Vijay, fought valiantly but fell short, managing to score 164/7 in their 20 overs. Shaun Marsh's steady 45 and Glenn Maxwell's aggressive 56 kept their hopes alive. Still, the Mumbai Indians bowlers, especially Tim Southee, claimed the wickets of Vijay and Shaun Marsh, and Jasprit Bumrah got the wickets of Manan Vohra, Glenn Maxwell and Nikhil Naik, ensuring victory for their team.
Bhargav Bhatt's outstanding bowling led Kings XI Punjab to a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians in the IPL match on May 10, 2011, at Mohali. With figures of 4/22, he kept Mumbai's batters in check, earning the Player of the Match award. Despite Mumbai's efforts, Kings XI's total of 163/8 proved too much to chase. Under Adam Gilchrist's leadership (28 runs) and Shaun Marsh's solid 43, Kings XI set a formidable target. Praveen Kumar's 4/19 further bolstered Punjab's dominance, securing a 76-run victory and delighting fans at Mohali.
The infamous 'slap gate' incident
In the KXIP vs MI match on April 25, 2008, at Mohali Stadium, history was made with thrilling cricket and the infamous "slap gate" incident. KXIP started strong, with Karan Goel scoring 18 runs, followed by stellar performances from Sangakkara and Yuvraj. Sangakkara's impressive 94 off 56 balls left MI struggling. MI's chase of 183 was thwarted by Punjab's bowling, led by Lee and Pathan, while Chawla and Sreesanth added to Mumbai's difficulties. With Pathan's final ball, KXIP sealed a commanding 66-run victory.
