Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 29 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Wankhede Stadium.
MI are struggling this season under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. The five-time champions are placed ninth on the table with just two wins from seven matches. They will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd and secure their third win of the season.
Meanwhile, SRH sit third in the standings with five wins from eight matches. Despite a slightly inconsistent start, they have gained momentum with four consecutive victories. They will aim to maintain this form and strengthen their position in the top four.
MI vs SRH Match Details
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 41, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Wankhede Stadium: Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium is widely regarded as a batting-friendly venue where batters tend to enjoy significant success. The relatively small boundaries and true pitch allow the ball to come nicely onto the bat, making stroke play easier and encouraging high scores. For bowlers, it’s a challenging ground, they have to work hard for wickets. Maintaining tight lines and consistent lengths is crucial, as any lapse in discipline is likely to be punished heavily by the batters.
MI vs SRH Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 25 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 15 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 1, 2013 (MI Won) |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 23, 2025 (MI Won) |
MI vs SRH Predicted Playing 11s
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Quinton de Kock (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Krish Bhagat, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Impact Player: Travis Head
MI vs SRH Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan could be the key batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this clash. He has scored 312 runs in eight matches at an impressive strike rate of 198.73, consistently providing quick starts at the top. His aggressive approach often sets the tone for the innings, and if he gets going, he can dictate the flow of the game and take his team to victory with ease.
Probable Best Bowler: AM Ghazanfar
AM Ghazanfar could be the key bowler in this clash, having taken eight wickets in five matches. His spell in the middle overs will be crucial and has the potential to be a game-changer. With his leg-spin, he has consistently troubled batters, making it difficult for them to score freely and build momentum.
