The 24th match of IPL 2026 will see Mumbai Indians take on Punjab Kings in what should be an exciting game.
Both teams are looking to win important points so fans can expect a fun and high-energy match with plenty of big moments.
Mumbai Indians will rely on their experienced players once again. Captain Hardik Pandya will play an important role at the top giving the team a solid start. Their middle order can score runs quickly when needed and their bowlers have done well in tough situations before. MI is known for staying calm under pressure which makes them a strong team.
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Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer look more settled this season. Iyer’s calm leadership and steady batting helped the team in the middle overs.
PBKS also has some aggressive batters who can change the game very quickly. They are still playing attacking cricket but now with better planning and control under their new captain.
How To Watch MI vs PBKS on TV?
In India, Star Sports Network is the official TV broadcaster for IPL 2026. To watch every ball live you can choose from different channels based on the language you prefer.
Fans can watch the match live on Star Sports on TV. and can also choose their preferred language like Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada from the settings.
TV Broadcast (Star Sports Network):
English: Star Sports 1 / HD
Hindi: Star Sports / HD
Regional channels: Available in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada for local coverage
How to watch MI vs PBKS for free in India?
The match will be streamed online on JioHotstar, which is now the official digital platform after the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
While premium features on JioHotstar usually need a subscription, many users can still watch the match for “free” using telecom offers.
For Reliance Jio users: Open the MyJio app and check the “Cricket Plans.” Jio usually offers plans starting from around ₹79 to ₹101, which give you data along with 30 days of IPL live streaming on your mobile.
For Airtel users: Airtel also has “Data + OTT” plans. Some data add-on packs (around ₹100 to ₹195) come with a free mobile subscription to JioHotstar during the IPL season.
For Vodafone Idea (Vi) users: Vi offers special packs like “Hero Unlimited” or plans around ₹175. These plans give access to IPL matches through the Vi Movies & TV app or by logging into JioHotstar.
How to Live Stream today’s IPL match featuring MI vs PBKS in the world
Note: In Bangladesh, JioStar has reportedly ended its direct agreement, so fans should check local listings for Gazi TV (GTV) or the Toffee app for potential coverage updates.
MENA: CricLife on TV and StarzPlay for online streaming.
Pakistan: Fans can stream the match legally via the Tapmad TV or Tamasha apps.
Bangladesh: The match is available on Gazi TV (GTV) and digitally through the Toffee or Rabbithole platforms.
USA & Canada: Willow TV is the official broadcaster, available via Sling TV and Fubo.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket will air the match live; streaming is available on the Sky Go app.
Australia: Catch the action on Fox Cricket or stream via Kayo Sports.