In their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday in Dharamsala, Jasprit Bumrah, captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI), won the toss and opted to field first against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). This match marks Bumrah's debut as MI captain, stepping in for Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from a back spasm injury. MI has had a disappointing season, sitting in ninth place with only three wins from 11 matches. Meanwhile, PBKS has struggled recently, suffering four consecutive defeats after a strong start to the season, where they were at the top of the points table. Bumrah commented on his unexpected rise to captaincy, noting, "I didn't think that I would be a Test captain before becoming MI captain." He stressed the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on the upcoming matches. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer mentioned the uncertainty of the pitch conditions, indicating a cautious approach.