A destructive assault from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped the Sunrisers Hyderabad overhaul Mumbai Indians target of 243 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening.
With the win, SRH extended its winning streak to five matches, while MI’s Playoff hopes were further dented.
Earlier in the evening, MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first. It was a one man show from Ryan Rickelton as the South African brought up his first IPL century (123* off 55 balls) to help MI post a mammoth 243 on the board.
Rickelton’s innings was the highest individual score and also the fastest century (off 44 balls) by an MI batter.
A total of 243 is a tall ask for any team but Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head made it look simple as the pair took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to all parts of the park.
Head and Abhishek said the tone early before Klaasen (65* off 30 balls) added the finishing touches to secure a memorable win for the visitor.
Published on Apr 29, 2026
A destructive assault from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped the Sunrisers Hyderabad overhaul Mumbai Indians target of 243 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening.
With the win, SRH extended its winning streak to five matches, while MI’s Playoff hopes were further dented.
Earlier in the evening, MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first. It was a one man show from Ryan Rickelton as the South African brought up his first IPL century (123* off 55 balls) to help MI post a mammoth 243 on the board.
Rickelton’s innings was the highest individual score and also the fastest century (off 44 balls) by an MI batter.
A total of 243 is a tall ask for any team but Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head made it look simple as the pair took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to all parts of the park.
Head and Abhishek said the tone early before Klaasen (65* off 30 balls) added the finishing touches to secure a memorable win for the visitor.
Published on Apr 29, 2026
A destructive assault from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped the Sunrisers Hyderabad overhaul Mumbai…
Updated : Apr 29, 2026 16:34 IST
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Mumbai Indians need a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight to stay alive in the tournament. | Photo Credit: PTI
Mumbai Indians need a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight to stay alive in the tournament. | Photo Credit: PTI
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad happening at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday!
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Injury news: Mumbai Indians has lost left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, and signed South African tweaker Keshav Maharaj in his place. Rohit Sharma’s fitness will be determined on matchday. Sunrisers Hyderabad has a fully fit squad for this match, and Gerald Coetzee could play for the first time.
Pitch/weather report: Mumbai Indians collapsed to 104 all out in the last innings at the Wankhede Stadium, but by and large, this venue is one where runs have flowed freely.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium.
Stay with us as we bring you all the latest updates and details in what promises to be an exciting clash.
Published on Apr 29, 2026
Updated : Apr 29, 2026 16:34 IST
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Mumbai Indians need a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight to stay alive in the tournament. | Photo Credit: PTI
Mumbai Indians need a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight to stay alive in the tournament. | Photo Credit: PTI
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad happening at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday!
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Injury news: Mumbai Indians has lost left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, and signed South African tweaker Keshav Maharaj in his place. Rohit Sharma’s fitness will be determined on matchday. Sunrisers Hyderabad has a fully fit squad for this match, and Gerald Coetzee could play for the first time.
Pitch/weather report: Mumbai Indians collapsed to 104 all out in the last innings at the Wankhede Stadium, but by and large, this venue is one where runs have flowed freely.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium.
Stay with us as we bring you all the latest updates and details in what promises to be an exciting clash.
Published on Apr 29, 2026
MI vs SRH, IPL 2026: Follow for all live updates from the IPL 2026 match…
Mumbai Indians finds itself staring at an all-too-familiar mid-season abyss. Two wins in seven games, a churn of combinations and a campaign yet to find rhythm — the five-time champion heads into Wednesday’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium with its backs firmly against the wall.
In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad has surged into the top four, riding on a settled combination and a batting unit, with the exception of Travis Head, that has consistently imposed itself on opponents. The contrast in trajectories could not be starker.
For Mumbai Indians, it has been a season of “almosts” and abrupt collapses. The batting has flattered to deceive, the bowling has oscillated between incisive and erratic, and the constant shuffling — as many as 20 players used — has prevented any sense of continuity. The absence of Rohit Sharma due to injury has only compounded matters, while Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are yet to hit their straps.
There is, however, a flicker of hope. The arrival of Will Jacks offers balance, particularly against a line-up stacked with left-handers.
ALSO READ: DC vs RCB: Pitch perfect Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar show how to restore IPL’s bat-ball balance
SRH, meanwhile, has found clarity in roles. Its top order has been assertive, middle order effective and bowling unit that has improved with every passing game in the first half. It arrives not just with points on the board, but with momentum and a boost in captain Pat Cummins looking good in his maiden appearance.
At the Wankhede, where run-fests are more the norm than exception, the contest could well be decided in the Powerplay. MI’s inability to set the tone early — both with bat and ball — has hurt it repeatedly.
Against an SRH side that thrives on fast starts, that phase assumes even greater significance. If Head, the sleeping giant, wakes up in tailormade conditions, the visiting outfit could deal a virtual knockout blow to MI.
As it is, Mumbai Indians is in quest of rediscovering consistency or risk slipping out of contention. For SRH, it is about consolidating a strong position.
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Mumbai Indians finds itself staring at an all-too-familiar mid-season abyss. Two wins in seven games, a churn of combinations and a campaign yet to find rhythm — the five-time champion heads into Wednesday’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium with its backs firmly against the wall.
In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad has surged into the top four, riding on a settled combination and a batting unit, with the exception of Travis Head, that has consistently imposed itself on opponents. The contrast in trajectories could not be starker.
For Mumbai Indians, it has been a season of “almosts” and abrupt collapses. The batting has flattered to deceive, the bowling has oscillated between incisive and erratic, and the constant shuffling — as many as 20 players used — has prevented any sense of continuity. The absence of Rohit Sharma due to injury has only compounded matters, while Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are yet to hit their straps.
There is, however, a flicker of hope. The arrival of Will Jacks offers balance, particularly against a line-up stacked with left-handers.
ALSO READ: DC vs RCB: Pitch perfect Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar show how to restore IPL’s bat-ball balance
SRH, meanwhile, has found clarity in roles. Its top order has been assertive, middle order effective and bowling unit that has improved with every passing game in the first half. It arrives not just with points on the board, but with momentum and a boost in captain Pat Cummins looking good in his maiden appearance.
At the Wankhede, where run-fests are more the norm than exception, the contest could well be decided in the Powerplay. MI’s inability to set the tone early — both with bat and ball — has hurt it repeatedly.
Against an SRH side that thrives on fast starts, that phase assumes even greater significance. If Head, the sleeping giant, wakes up in tailormade conditions, the visiting outfit could deal a virtual knockout blow to MI.
As it is, Mumbai Indians is in quest of rediscovering consistency or risk slipping out of contention. For SRH, it is about consolidating a strong position.
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Mumbai Indians finds itself staring at an all-too-familiar mid-season abyss. Two wins in seven games,…
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