IPL 2023: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, AAP MP Raghav Chadha attend PBKS vs MI clash in Mohali

The 46th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 featured a clash between the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings and the five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday, May 3.

As both sides took each other on in the fiery battle, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra was seen in attendance in Mohali, accompanied by AAP leader Raghav Chadha. Both were present in the stadium to watch the game between Mumbai and Punjab.

Originating from Punjab, both seemed to be cheering on the Shikhar Dhawan-led side. Coming on the back of a thrilling victory against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab would look to maintain their winning ways against the five-time champions.

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Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra are in the house for Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match in Mohali. 📸: Jio Cinema

08:00 PM · May 03, 2023

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Arshad Khan sent Prabhsimran Singh packing to mount early pressure on Punjab

Coming in to bat after losing the toss, Punjab aimed to notch up a big total on the scoreboard. As skipper Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh came in to bat, Mumbai struck early. Arshad Khan sent Prabhsimran Singh packing in the second over of the game. Having scored 219 runs in 10 games, Punjab would have expected the Indian batter to put in an impressive performance.

However, he only managed to score nine runs in seven deliveries before he was sent back to the pavilion. Trying to slash the ball away from his body, a thick outside edge saw the ball land straight into keeper Ishan Kishan’s gloves, handing MI the first breakthrough. Despite the early wicket, Punjab did manage to score 58 runs with the loss of one wicket in the powerplay, thanks to Dhawan and Matthew Short. 

Currently, both sides fight for a place in the playoffs, with the tournament heading towards its business end. Punjab find themselves in sixth place in the IPL points table with 10 points in nine games, whereas Mumbai sit seventh with eight points in eight matches.