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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 caravan once again moves to the Wankhede Stadium where Mumbai Indians will be hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 29.

MI vs SRH match preview

Mumbai are desperate to bounce back after a horrible campaign so far. In the previous game, they registered one of their biggest defeats at the hands of their arch-rivals CSK, which has seriously dented their confidence going ahead in the tournament.

Despite having some of the most prominent T20 names, things have not gone in their favour. Suryakumar Yadav’s form has been a major concern. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, the top order has looked shaky at times. Jasprit Bumrah has not lived up to expectations, and with Mitchell Santner ruled out, they are still searching for answers.

For SRH, the story is completely different. They are coming in with four back-to-back wins and are high on confidence. With the return of Pat Cummins, they look like a strong unit and will head into this contest as the favourite side.

Abhishek Sharma has been in sublime touch, punishing bowlers for fun. He has been well supported by Ishan Kishan at the top. In the bowling department, Eshan Malinga has turned out to be their new match-winner and has been delivering with confidence.

MI vs SRH head-to-head record

Matches Played: 25
Mumbai Indians won: 15
Sunrisers Hyderabad won: 10

MI vs SRH key players to watch

Abhishek Sharma – The left-handed explosive batter holds the Orange Cap with 380 runs at a strike rate of over 212. He has been outstanding this season.

Tilak Varma – One of the rare positives for Mumbai Indians. He already has a century and could be promoted up the order to provide a strong start.

Sakib Hussain – The youngster has impressed on debut and has been bowling well despite being slightly expensive in the previous game.

Jasprit Bumrah – A player of his calibre can never be ruled out. With MI fighting to stay alive, he will be crucial once again.

MI vs SRH playing XI

Mumbai Indians: 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: Shardul Thakur

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 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 match prediction

Mumbai Indians have not been at their best so far. The five-time champions are still searching for the right combinations, with Rohit Sharma’s availability uncertain and Mitchell Santner ruled out. The form of key players remains a concern.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been in excellent form. Their recent performances reflect the confidence within the squad, especially with the return of their captain.

Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match

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