Mumbai Indians Face Punjab Kings Without Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner in IPL 2026
IPL 2026 - Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner miss out for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings
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In the IPL 2026 match, the Mumbai Indians are without captain Rohit Sharma, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Mitchell Santner due to illness. Punjab Kings opted to bowl first after winning the toss, aiming for a victory that could propel them to the top of the points table.
- 01Rohit Sharma is out with a hamstring injury.
- 02Mitchell Santner missed the match due to illness.
- 03Quinton de Kock returned to the lineup for Mumbai Indians.
- 04Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bowl after winning the toss.
- 05A win for Punjab Kings could take them to the top of the points table.
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In the IPL 2026 clash between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, the Mumbai team faced significant setbacks with captain Rohit Sharma missing due to a hamstring injury sustained in a previous match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Additionally, Mitchell Santner was ruled out because of illness. In his absence, MI introduced debutant Mayank Rawat, an off-spin allrounder from Delhi. The Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Wankhede Stadium, a venue known for its favorable chasing conditions. The Kings aimed for a win that would elevate them to the top of the IPL points table. The Mumbai Indians' lineup included Quinton de Kock, who returned as wicketkeeper, alongside other key players like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. The match was crucial for both teams as they vie for a strong position in the tournament.
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