MI vs PBKS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, MI took on PBKS on Apr 20, 2026, 05:39 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 388 runs and 11 wickets fall between MI (194/5 in 20.0 overs) and PBKS (194/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. MI Innings Breakdown (194/5)
Batting in the first innings, MI finished on 194/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, MI accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Adam spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 32 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 162.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Carlos , who contributed 51 runs off 30 deliveries, while Joshua added 28 (18b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Khosi led the bowling figures with 3/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Simon (1/26 in 3.0 overs).
3. PBKS Chase & Second Innings Summary (194/6)
Pursuing a target of 195 runs for victory, PBKS recorded 194/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.70 runs per over. Michael anchored the chase for PBKS with 84 runs from 52 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 161.5), alongside Jhuvi who chipped in with 44 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Akul delivered a key spell of 2/26 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Adam finished with 2/16 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Adam and Carlos (MI ), who combined for 98 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Khosi making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Adam (MI ) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Michael (124.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Adam.