PBKS vs MI Predicted Playing XI: Chahal likely to stay out again, Pandya may pick between Karn or Ashwani

The fixture between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is not just a formality with Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs spots confirmed. The winner of the fixture will get a spot in the top two and will play in the Qualifier 1. With Gujarat Titans (GT) losing two on the trot. PBKS and MI have a chance to top the table as well. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have the final say as they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27.

PBKS are unlikely to tinker with their combination despite the six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC). Their main concern is star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's absence. Chahal is nursing a wrist injury and may sit on the sidelines once again. In his absence, Praveen Dubey got a chance and he got a wicket of debutant Sediqullah Atal. Meanwhile, Azmatullah Omarzai has not been impressive with the ball. Captain Shreyas Iyer has an option to replace him with Kyle Jamieson.

PBKS Predicted Playing XI plus impact player -

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai/Kyle Jamieson, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal/Praveen Dubey

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On the other hand, MI look a settled side peaking at the right time. After an emphatic win over DC, they are unlikely to make a few changes. There can be a toss-up between leg-spinner Karn Sharma and left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar depending on the conditions. Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks and Corbin Bosch will leave the squad after the game against PBKS. Bosch is likely to sit on sidelines for this game as well.

MI Predicted Playing XI plus impact player -

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma/Ashwani Kumar

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PBKS vs MI Pitch Report -

The pitch in Jaipur has favoured the batters with some help for spinners. Another 200-plus score can be expected at the Sawai Mansingh stadium.

PBKS vs MI Full Squads:

PBKS Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash

MI Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs