Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is off to a rocky start for two former champions, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Sunrisers Hyderabad is gearing up to host Mumbai Indians in their first home game of the season, promising fans a thrilling encounter on Wednesday.
In the opening games, Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians faced a setback against Gujarat Titans, intensifying the pressure on the star all-rounder to steer his team towards a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rohit Sharma's stellar batting performance provided Mumbai Indians with a solid start in the season. Young talents like Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, and Tilak Varma showcased their skills, adding depth to the team's lineup and contributing crucial runs.
However, Mumbai Indians faced challenges in their bowling department, with spinners Piyush Chawla and Shams Mulani struggling to contain runs. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's leadership, other bowlers appeared rusty, calling for a collective effort to tighten the team's bowling strategy.
Head-to-Head Records: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad:
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | MI Wins | Tied |
|---|
| 21 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
SRH vs MI HEAD-TO-HEAD IN IPL AT RAJIV GANDHI INTERNATIONAL STADIUM:
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | MI Wins |
|---|
| 8 | 4 | 4 |
SRH'S OVERALL IPL RECORD AT RAJIV GANDHI INTERNATIONAL STADIUM:
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | SRH Losses |
|---|
| 30 | 20 | 10 |
Most Runs in SRH VS MI IPL Matches:
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | HS |
|---|
| David Warner (SRH) | 12 | 524 | 58.22 | 139.73 | 90* |
| Shikhar Dhawan (SRH) | 12 | 436 | 48.44 | 132.92 | 82* |
| Kieron Pollard (MI) | 16 | 431 | 43.10 | 146.59 | 78 |
Most Wickets in SRH VS MI IPL Matches:
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | BBI |
|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 14 | 19 | 6.68 | 19.00 | 3/21 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (MI) | 13 | 16 | 7.19 | 22.18 | 3/24 |
| Lasith Malinga (MI) | 9 | 13 | 7.40 | 19.92 | 4/2 |
Mumbai Indians IPL Records and Stats Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Record/Stat | Details |
|---|
| 8th Highest Team Total in IPL | 235/9 in IPL 2021 season |
| Joint 4th Fastest IPL Fifty | Ishan Kishan's 50 off 16 balls |
| Joint 2nd for Most Catches in a Game | Tim David with 4 catches in an innings |
| Best Ever Bowling Figures in IPL | Alzarri Joseph's 6/12 in IPL 2019 |
