PBKS vs MI Dream11 prediction: 3 differentials you can pick in today’s IPL 2024 match - April 18, 2024

On Thursday, April 18, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 33rd match of IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 at their home ground in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

PBKS are ranked eighth in the points table with two wins and four losses. They suffered a three-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals in a last-over thriller. However, they will be eager to bounce back after the previous two setbacks on their home turf.

Meanwhile, despite an outstanding century from captain Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians lost their last game against the Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. They are sitting below Punjab Kings with similar records and a slightly low net run rate.

On that note, here are the three differential picks you can opt for in the upcoming PBKS vs MI Dream11 match.

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#3 Harshal Patel (PBKS) - 8.0 credits

Harshal Patel of PBKS (Credits: IPL)

Harshal Patel will be a great differential pick from the Punjab Kings. He has regularly performed against Mumbai Indians, claiming 12 wickets in the last five games.

This season, Harshal has been quite expensive but has taken wickets consistently. He has picked up seven wickets in six matches at a strike rate of 18.85.

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#2 Liam Livingstone (PBKS) - 8.0 credits

Liam Livingstone of PBKS (Credits: IPL)

Liam Livingstone can bat in the lower middle order and also bowl important overs with the ball. He has scored 104 runs in four matches and also picked up a wicket in the previous game.

The English all-rounder scored 92 runs in the last two matches against MI, including an unbeaten half-century, and also took a wicket. Hence, selecting Livingstone in your PBKS vs MI Dream11 teams would be a wise move.

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#1 Suryakumar Yadav (MI) - 9.0 credits

Suryakumar Yadav in action (Credits: IPL)

Suryakumar Yadav has had mixed performances in the last three games, being dismissed for a duck twice but also scoring an impressive half-century in one match. Despite this inconsistency, as the top-ranked T20 batter, he possesses the ability to rack up big figures and wield a significant influence with the bat.

Surya has amassed 199 runs against Punjab Kings in the last four encounters, including two half-centuries. Hence, given his inconsistent recent performances, he could be a valuable differential pick, especially since many fantasy users might consider dropping him.