MI vs PBKS Head to Head: Complete IPL Records, Stats and Results (2008-2026)
One win. That is all that separates Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings across 33 IPL matches spanning 17 years. MI lead 17-16 in the closest rivalry IPL 2026 has inherited. Five-time champions against a team still hunting their first title. Yet the scoreline tells a completely different story from what that contrast suggests. No two teams in IPL history have fought each other this evenly over this long a period.
MI vs PBKS Head to Head: Overall Record
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 33 |
| MI Wins | 17 |
| PBKS Wins | 16 |
| MI Highest Score | 223 |
| PBKS Highest Score | 230 |
| MI Lowest Score | 87 |
| PBKS Lowest Score | 119 |
| MI Doubles | 2 (2014, 2018) |
| PBKS Doubles | 1 (2008) |
| Biggest Win (MI) | 6 wickets (2023) |
| Biggest Win (PBKS) | 76 runs (2011) |
PBKS actually hold the higher team total in this fixture with 230, compared to MI’s 223. That one number captures how balanced this rivalry genuinely is. Neither team has been able to dominate the other for any sustained run.
Season by Season Results (2008-2025)
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 | PBKS won both |
| 2009 | MI won one, PBKS won one |
| 2010 | MI won one, PBKS won one |
| 2011 | MI won one, PBKS won one |
| 2012 | PBKS won one, MI won one |
| 2013 | MI won three, PBKS won one |
| 2014 | MI won both |
| 2015 | PBKS won one, MI won one |
| 2016 | MI won one, PBKS won one |
| 2017 | MI won one, PBKS won one |
| 2018 | MI won both |
| 2019 | PBKS won one, MI won one |
| 2020 | MI won one, Tied (PBKS won Super Over) |
| 2021 | PBKS won one, MI won one |
| 2022 | PBKS won by 12 runs |
| 2023 | PBKS won one, MI won one |
| 2024 | MI won by 9 runs |
| 2025 | PBKS won by 5 wickets |
The only seasons where either team completely dominated were 2008 (PBKS), 2014 (MI), and 2018 (MI). Every other season has been either split or decided by margins so small that a single over could have changed everything. That is the story of this rivalry.
Venue Breakdown
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI’s home ground has been their strongest base in this fixture. They have won 8 of 11 games at Wankhede against PBKS. However, what makes it notable is that MI have not beaten PBKS at home since 2019 in a league game, though the sample size since then is limited to just two matches. PBKS’s wins at Wankhede show they are not intimidated by the venue.
Neutral and Away Venues
At neutral venues across 23 encounters, the split is almost perfectly even with PBKS holding a marginal edge. This explains why the overall record is so tight. MI own Wankhede in this fixture but cannot translate that home dominance into an overall gap.
| Venue | Matches | MI Wins | PBKS Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Mohali / New Chandigarh | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Neutral / Other Venues | 13 | 5 | 8 |
Key Batting Records
Rohit Sharma Leads but KL Rahul Made History
Rohit Sharma has scored 602 runs against PBKS across 24 innings, the most by any batter in this head-to-head. He has been the constant thread through every phase of this rivalry, from being a young opener in 2008 to the experienced leader he became. His ability to set up MI’s innings against PBKS more often than not has been the single biggest factor behind MI’s narrow overall lead.
KL Rahul holds the individual high score record in this fixture with his 100 off 64 balls in 2019, the only century scored in that edition of the IPL. He also hit a 95 at Wankhede in 2018, narrowly missing a ton before making up for it a year later. His runs in this rivalry from 2018 to 2021 were something else entirely.
Kieron Pollard’s 539 runs and his explosive 83 off 31 balls on his captaincy debut in 2019 represent MI’s most impactful power-hitting performance in this fixture. Shaun Marsh’s 526 runs for PBKS are the most by any Punjab batter in this head-to-head, with his 2008 performances laying the foundation for PBKS dominance in those early seasons.
- Rohit Sharma (MI): 602 runs, most in this fixture
- KL Rahul (PBKS): 100 off 64 balls (2019), highest individual score in this rivalry
- Kieron Pollard (MI): 539 runs, 83 off 31 balls on captaincy debut (2019)
- Shaun Marsh (PBKS): 526 runs, highest for PBKS in this head-to-head
Check the MI squad and fixtures and PBKS squad and fixtures to see both team lineups heading into IPL 2026.
Key Bowling Records
Bumrah Leads a Tight Bowling Chart
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 23 wickets against PBKS at a remarkable economy of 6.26, the lowest economy rate of any bowler in this fixture with 15 or more wickets. His 10 wickets in death overs specifically against PBKS make him the most dangerous bowler in this rivalry in pressure moments.
Lasith Malinga’s 22 wickets sit just behind Bumrah, with Harbhajan Singh’s 16 wickets completing MI’s top three. On the PBKS side, Arshdeep Singh has 8 wickets in 7 games against MI and has consistently troubled Rohit Sharma at the top of the innings. Bhargav Bhatt’s 4-wicket haul in the 2011 demolition remains the best single-innings bowling performance in this fixture.
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 23 wickets, 6.26 economy, most in this fixture
- Lasith Malinga (MI): 22 wickets across multiple seasons
- Harbhajan Singh (MI): 16 wickets, key in MI’s dominant 2013 and 2014 runs
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 8 wickets in 7 games, excellent early-over record vs Rohit
Matches That Defined This Rivalry
2008: Shaun Marsh Sets the Tone From Ball One
The very first meeting between these two sides in the inaugural IPL ended with PBKS winning by 1 run off the last ball. Shaun Marsh’s 81 in a partnership of 133 with Luke Pomersbach anchored Punjab’s total. Despite MI needing just the runs off the final delivery, they fell short. A last-ball finish in the first game they ever played against each other set up exactly what this rivalry would become.
2011: PBKS’s Biggest Win in This Fixture
Punjab posted 163 and then bowled MI out for just 87, winning by 76 runs. Bhargav Bhatt’s 4-wicket display tore through the MI batting lineup and it remains the largest margin of victory by runs for PBKS in this head-to-head.
2019: KL Rahul’s Only IPL Century
KL Rahul walked out and made 100 off 64 balls against MI in 2019, the only century of that entire IPL season. He shared a 100-run partnership with Chris Gayle in an innings that has become one of the most talked-about individual performances in the history of this fixture. MI were chasing 198 and fell short.
2020: The Night of Two Super Overs
The match tied in regulation and then tied again in the first Super Over. A second Super Over was needed and PBKS finally won. It remains the only double Super Over in IPL history. An extraordinary night at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium that no one who watched it will ever forget.
2023: Suryakumar’s Reply
In the reverse fixture of 2023, Suryakumar Yadav came in and hit 66 off 31 balls, guiding MI to a successful chase in 18.5 overs. After PBKS had beaten MI in the first match, Suryakumar’s innings was the individual answer to a team that had caused MI problems.
Follow the complete IPL 2026 match schedule and track all results through the IPL 2026 points table as this rivalry continues.
What to Expect in IPL 2026
The rivalry continues with one win separating these teams and every season adding a new chapter. PBKS won the last meeting in 2025 by 5 wickets and now arrive in IPL 2026 after a heartbreaking final loss to RCB. They are motivated, experienced, and under Shreyas Iyer they have found a structure that makes them dangerous.
MI come in after reaching the 2025 final as well. Rohit Sharma’s continued presence at the top, Suryakumar Yadav’s batting in the middle, and Bumrah’s bowling give them a core that is as strong as any team in the tournament. But PBKS have proven they can match MI at their best and at their worst. This rivalry will be watched as closely in 2026 as it has been in every season since 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have MI and PBKS played in the IPL?
MI and PBKS have faced each other 33 times in IPL history from 2008 to 2025.
Who leads the MI vs PBKS head to head record?
Mumbai Indians lead with 17 wins against PBKS’s 16 across 33 matches, the narrowest overall lead in any major IPL rivalry.
What is the highest individual score in MI vs PBKS matches?
KL Rahul’s 100 off 64 balls for PBKS in 2019 is the highest individual score in this fixture. It was also the only century of that entire IPL season.
Who has taken the most wickets in the MI vs PBKS rivalry?
Jasprit Bumrah leads with 23 wickets at an economy of 6.26, the best figures by any bowler in this head-to-head with 15 or more wickets.
What is the biggest win in MI vs PBKS history?
PBKS’s 76-run win in 2011 is the biggest by runs. MI’s 6-wicket wins in 2023 and 2014 represent their most dominant victories in this fixture.
What happened in the famous 2020 MI vs PBKS match?
The match ended in a tie, then the first Super Over also tied, leading to a second Super Over which PBKS won. It remains the only double Super Over in IPL history.
