New Delhi, April 17 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered yet another heavy defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season as Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down a target of 196 with seven wickets and 21 balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium. The loss marked MI's fourth defeat in five matches, leaving fans questioning the team's direction under captain Hardik Pandya.

Punjab Kings delivered a strong all-round performance. Their bowlers restricted MI to 195/6 in 20 overs despite a decent batting effort from the home side, powered by Quinton de Kock's century. In reply, PBKS openers and middle-order batters made light work of the chase, powered by aggressive strokeplay and smart rotation. The dew factor in the second innings helped th...