Match preview:
Today’s IPL 2024 encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai promises an interesting contrast. The home team, Mumbai Indians (MI), are battling for pride after a disappointing season that sees them almost out of playoff contention. In stark contrast, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are riding high in fourth place and desperate to solidify their position in the top four.
MI vs SRH Head-to-Head:
This suggests that historically, MI has had a slight edge over SRH, especially when playing at the Wankhede Stadium. However, recent form can often outweigh historical trends, so it’ll be interesting to see how today’s match unfolds.
Matches Played: 22
MI Wins: 12 (including 1 win via Super Over)
SRH Wins: 10
Tied: 1
Head-to-Head at Wankhede Stadium:
Matches Played: 7
MI Wins: 5
SRH Wins: 2
Probable Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara
Impact players: Nehal Wadhera, Nuwan Thushara
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (capt), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan
Impact Players: Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Anmolpreet Singh
MI vs SRH Pitch and Weather Report:
Expect a high-scoring match at the Wankhede despite recent surprises. The pitch is typically batsman-friendly, but swing and spin could play a role early. Hot and humid weather with potential dew later favours the team batting second.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Abdul Samad, Tim David
- Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins(C), Jasprit Bumrah(VC), Piyush Chawla, T Natarajan
Player Matchups:
Jasprit Bumrah (MI) vs Travis Head(SRH): Can Bumrah provide MI with early breakthroughs by dismissing the dangerous SRH opener Travis Head
Pat Cummins (SRH) vs Rohit Sharma (MI): This battle between two experienced skippers will be crucial. Can Cummins get rid of the explosive Rohit Sharma early on?
MI vs SRH Powerplay Prediction:
Both teams have explosive openers, so expect a flurry of boundaries in the powerplay.
MI: 60-70
SRH: 60-70
MI vs SRH Win Prediction:
SRH is the favourite due to their form, MI’s home advantage and potential for a motivated performance add an element of uncertainty. Expect a close contest, but based on current form, SRH has a slight edge.
MI vs SRH Score Prediction:
The pitch and weather conditions suggest a high-scoring match. Expect a total exceeding 200 runs.
If MI bat first: 190-200
If SRH bat first: 200-210