IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's MI vs PBKS Match

The stage is being set at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 22 April 2023 as Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing IPL. MI have won their last three games after getting defeated in the first two games. While PBKS suffered a loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last game.

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So, MI will look to continue their winning momentum while PBKS will look to get back in winning ways. Currently, MI are in the sixth position and PBKS are in the seventh position in the table with six points each. So, both teams will look for a win to keep them ahead in the race for the playoffs.    

Also Read: MI vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the MI vs PBKS clash in IPL 2023

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1. Cameron Green

Cameron Green's IPL Records and Stats

This star Aussie batter had a fantastic last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Cameron Green scored 64* runs off 40 balls, including six fours and two sixes. His innings helped MI to score 192 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. In IPL 2023, Green has scored 99 runs in five matches, at an average of 49.50.

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Cameron Green scored his maiden IPL fifty off 33 balls. He won the Player of the Match award also in that game. So, fans will hope for another top knock from this star all-rounder against PBKS. A bouncy pitch of Wankhede might suit him and he can play his shots all around the ground.     

2. Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma's IPL Records and Stats

This wicketkeeper batter of PBKS was the lone warrior when others failed miserably against RCB bowlers. Jitesh Sharma scored 41 runs off 27 balls, including two fours and three sixes. His innings helped PBKS to reach the 150-run mark atleast. In IPL 2023, Jitesh has scored 120 runs in six matches, at an average of 20.

He impressed everyone in IPL 2022 with some small cameos. In that season, he scored 234 runs in 12 matches, at an average of 29.25. So, PBKS can hope that Jitesh Sharma can come up with some more useful contributions with the bat. He can play some shots at Wankhede due to its true bounce and pace.      

3. Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma's IPL Records and Stats

This youngster has been a player to watch out for MI this season so far. In the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Tilak Varma scored 37 runs off 31 balls, including two fours and four sixes. His contributions with the bat in the middle order have been integral so far for the franchise.

In IPL 2023, Tilak Varma has scored 214 runs in five matches, at an average of 53.50. In all five matches, Tilak has managed good starts. But, only once this Southpaw batter scored 84* runs against RCB. So, in front of the home crowd, he can come up with a big knock against Sam Curran and his men.