New Delhi, May 13 -- Already eliminated from the race to the play-offs, five-time title-holders Mumbai Indians could play the party spoilers and go all-out without any baggage of expectations when they take on last season's runners-up Punjab Kings, desperate to finally stop the bleeding after a stunning reversal in form, in the crucial IPPL 2026 clash at Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium on Thursday.
After a flying start to the tournament, Punjab Kings have suddenly lost momentum with four straight defeats, while off-field chatter on social media has only added to their troubles. The Ricky Ponting-led side will now be eager to put those distractions behind them and focus on fixing their bowling and fielding issues.
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are ...