Prabhsimran Singh struck 80 off 39 balls and Shreyas Iyer contributed a quick 66 off 35 as Punjab Kings beat five-time champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in IPL 2026 on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After MI finished on 195/6, Punjab Kings chased it down confidently, reaching 198/3 in just 16.3 overs. The 196-run target was met with 21 balls to spare, handing Punjab Kings a decisive result and making it their third straight win over Mumbai Indians.
Match outcome and chase highlights
- Mumbai Indians posted 195/6 in their allotted overs.
- Prabhsimran Singh anchored the chase with 80 from 39 deliveries.
- Shreyas Iyer complemented him with 66 from 35 balls.
- Punjab Kings finished on 198/3 in 16.3 overs.
- The chase of 196 was completed with 21 balls remaining.
- Punjab Kings recorded a seven-wicket win at the Wankhede Stadium.
- The victory marked Punjab Kings’ third consecutive triumph over Mumbai Indians.
Punjab Kings make Wankhede history vs Mumbai
With the win, Punjab Kings created a notable IPL record by becoming the first franchise to secure six wins against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Their recent success at the venue has been especially strong, with Punjab Kings winning six of their 11 matches against MI there.
- Punjab Kings became the first team to register six IPL wins against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede.
- Pun jab Kings have won 6 of 11 matches versus MI at the Wankhede Stadium.
- The latest result moved Punjab Kings ahead of Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at this ground.
- CSK and RCB have each managed five wins versus Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede from 13 matches apiece.
Key head-to-head numbers and record chases
The latest meeting also added to the broader head-to-head story between the franchises in the IPL, including overall wins against Mumbai Indians and the highest totals successfully chased at the Wankhede.
- Most wins vs MI in IPL: PBKS (35 matches)*, CSK (39), DC (38), RCB (35), RR (31).
- Most wins vs MI at Wankhede in IPL: PBKS (11 matches)*, CSK (13), RCB (13), RR (9).
- Highest target chased vs MI in IPL: 204 by PBKS, Ahmedabad, 2025.
- Highest target chased vs MI in IPL: 196 by PBKS, Wankhede, 2026.
- Highest target chased vs MI in IPL: 195 by DD, Wankhede, 2018.
Next fixture for Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings, currently top of the table, will take on Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday following their victory at the Wankhede. Fans can follow the latest IPL Live Score and IPL news, along with the IPL Schedule and Points Table, as the battle for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap continues.
