The MI versus PBKS rivalry is already considered one of the most unpredictable and even-contested rivalries in the history of Indian Premier League. Unlike many a rivalries where one team dominates, MI vs PBKS head to head record is neck-and-neck, often finishing in the last over or a Super Over. Nobody ever needs to spice up an MI vs. PBKS clash, be it due to Mumbai’s five-time champions pedigree or Punjab’s penchant for being “giant killers”.
MI vs PBKS Head to Head Record
MI vs PBKS head to head record is surprisingly balanced. Through the end of the 2025 season and beginning of the 2026 season, the teams have played each other 34 times. Mumbai Indians have accumulated 17 victories, and Punjab Kings have also amassed 17 victories.
| Feature | Details |
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| Mumbai Indians Wins | 17 |
| Punjab Kings Wins | 17 |
| No Result / Abandoned | 0 |
| Most Runs (MI) | Rohit Sharma (634 Runs) |
| Most Runs (PBKS) | Shaun Marsh (526 Runs) |
| Most Wickets (MI) | Jasprit Bumrah (24 Wickets) |
| Most Wickets (PBKS) | Piyush Chawla (15 Wickets) |
This parity is rare in the IPL, making it a “must-watch” game for fans who enjoy tactical battles and last-ball finishes.
PBKS vs MI Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
It’s been since season No. 1 in 2008 with these two teams that this sort of a seasonal double has unfolded in an IPL season, with Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) completing a seasonal double over the Mumbai giants a rare thing. Since then, it has been a game of ping pong, the pendulum swinging both ways.
Recent Encounters (2023–2025)
Punjab have had the upper hand in more recent seasons, with crucial fixtures giving the Kings the edge over Mumbai and sometimes putting the latter’s playoff hopes in jeopardy.
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin / Context |
| 2025 | League Venues | PBKS | Secured a seasonal double, including a dominant 7-wicket victory. |
| 2024 | Mullanpur | MI | A high-scoring thriller where Mumbai held their nerve for a 9-run win. |
| 2023 | Wankhede | PBKS | Punjab successfully defended a massive total in Mumbai’s backyard. |
| 2023 | Mohali | MI | Mumbai chased down a 200+ target with clinical precision. |
MI vs PBKS Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
This rivalry runs deep, but we can only truly appreciate it when we take a look back at what milestones have been reached between the franchises when they faced each other.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Overall Records vs PBKS
With the likes of Rohit Sharma at the helm and now, Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have engineered their success by banking on their old stalwarts of power-packed batting and lethal death bowling.
| Category | Statistics |
| Highest Score | 223/6 (IPL 2020) |
| Lowest Score | 87 (IPL 2011) |
| Biggest Win (by runs) | 48 runs (Abu Dhabi, 2020) |
| Key Strength | Chasing 200+ scores (Proven in 2023) |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overall Records vs MI
Punjab has always played the role of “bogey team” for Mumbai, smothering MI bowlers from the first ball with aggressive top-order batting.
| Category | Statistics |
| Highest Score | 230/3 (IPL 2014) |
| Lowest Score | 119 (IPL 2017) |
| Biggest Win (by runs) | 76 runs (Mohali, 2011) |
| Unique Stat | Won the first-ever “Double Super Over” in IPL history (2020) |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Home Ground
Venue advantage is massive in the IPL but both teams have demonstrated the ability to win in hostile environments.
1) MI Record at Home Ground (Wankhede Stadium) Against PBKS
Wankhede is Mumbai’s bastion but Punjab has a history of attacking it.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| MI Won | 6 |
| PBKS Won | 5 |
| Last MI Home Win | 2019 (Highlighting recent PBKS dominance at Wankhede) |
2) PBKS Record at Home Ground (Mohali/Mullanpur) Against MI
The record in Mohali at the IS Bindra Stadium is evenly poised as well.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 9 |
| PBKS Won | 5 |
| MI Won | 4 |
| Pitch Condition | Offers bounce (favors MI pace, yet PBKS’s familiarity keeps them ahead) |
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Away Ground
Playing away from home is the true test of a team’s depth.
1) MI Record at Away Ground Against PBKS
Mumbai have a fairly good conversion when it comes to Mohali or Dharamsala clashes. They frequently employ their strategic versatility to adjust to the bigger fields up North.
2) PBKS Record at Away Ground Against MI
Punjab, of course, had to defend paltry totals and chase high totals at Wankhede. One of the recent successes away from home was their victory in 2023 where Arshdeep Singh brought over the middle stump yet again in the final over.
MI vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
The neutral venue record covers matches played in South Africa (2009), the UAE (2014, 2020, 2021), and various Indian cities during COVID-impacted seasons.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| MI Won | 7 |
| PBKS Won | 7 |
| Neutral Win Percentage | 50% / 50% |
| Iconic Moment | 2020 Dubai: Match remained tied even after the first Super Over. |
Player Contributions in MI vs PBKS Fixtures
Individual brilliance has often decided the fate of MI vs PBKS head to head matches.
1. Rohit Sharma (MI)
The ex-MI skipper enjoys facing Punjab He is the top run-scorer in this fixture, having amassed 630 runs. For more than a decade his capacity to hold his innings and unleash in the death overs has proved to be a pain in the Punjab side.
2. Shaun Marsh (PBKS)
In the early years of IPL, the Australian southpaw was a run-machine for Punjab. He amassed 526 runs opposite MI, with several match-winning innings creating the basis for PBKS’s gainful record.
3. Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
Bumrah has been the most successful bowler in this rivalry with 24 wickets. He has an astonishing economy rate vs PBKS and he has saved MI from many “Punjab storms” this season with his trademark yorkers.
4. Piyush Chawla (PBKS/MI)
Chawla, who has played for both franchises, has special insight. With his leg-breaks having ensnared MI’s middle-order, he has at least 15 wickets in this match-up, making him PBKS’ top wicket-taker in the fixture.
5. Kieron Pollard (MI)
PBKS bowlers were served with a platter of Pollard’s power-hitting. He also topped the charts with 539 runs regularly changing the game from unwinnable positions, most famously in the skipperly-masterclass of 2019 leading an ICC chasing 198.
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Conclusion
Our MI vs PBKS head to head history is a reminder of the very reason why IPL is the best T20 league in the world. Neither team has the upper hand when it hits the field, the teams are deadlocked with 17 wins apiece. Mumbai Indians certainly have more silverware in their cupboard, but the sheer quality of Punjab Kings time and again has shown they can go toe to toe with Mumbai in terms of intensity and class too. Heading into the 2026 season, it leaves this rivalry up for grabs.
FAQs
Who has won more matches, MI or PBKS?
Both teams have 17 wins so far in 34 matches.
What is the highest score in MI vs PBKS history?
Punjab Kings scored the highest at 230/3 in 2014. Mumbai’s highest is 223/6.
Who is the top run-getter in MI vs PBKS clashes?
Rohit Sharma topped the list with 634 runs, having Kieron Pollard (539) and Shaun Marsh (526) behind him.
Is there ever a tie between MI and PBKS?
For reference, that match ended up as tied in IPL 2020. That match even ended in a tie and led to a Super Over, which, in another piece of history, also had the same result and eventually, Punjab Kings walked away winners after a Super Over of the Super Over.
Who has taken the most wickets in this fixture?
Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker (24) against Punjab Kings.
