MI vs SRH Match Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 55, Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

MI vs SRH Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to end a four-game skid when they play Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday evening. This Indian Premier League (IPL) match will kick-off at 07:30 PM (IST), on May 6, 2024. MI are rock-bottom while SRH sit 5th heading into this game.

Match Preview

SRH posted 277/3 against MI earlier in the season

Mumbai Indians entered their home match against Kolkata Knight Riders with the sole aim of keeping their stuttering top-four hopes alive. Everything went as planned when Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to put KKR in to bat first. The visitors’ batters collapsed like a house of cards, with half of the team back in the pavilion within just 6.1 overs, leaving the score at 57/5.

However, Venkatesh Iyer and Manish Pandey orchestrated an unlikely fightback. The duo added 83 runs off 61 deliveries for the sixth wicket. KKR reached 169 by the time V Iyer departed as the last batter in the 19.5th over.

Yet, the target was slightly lower than what many expected KKR to post at the start of their innings. Therefore, in some sense, MI had an advantage in the match. However, KKR‘s bowlers tightened the screws on MI’s batters, leaving the hosts struggling at 77/6 in 11.2 overs. Despite Suryakumar Yadav‘s valiant effort (56 off 35), MI eventually fell short by 24 runs. It marked the fourth consecutive loss for Hardik Pandya‘s team.

Also Read: MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad narrowly escaped against Rajasthan Royals, clinching victory by just one run. Although the result was incredibly close, all’s well that ends well. With this narrow win, the 2016 IPL winners halted their two-game skid and improved their season record to 6 wins and 4 defeats. They are currently placed 4th heading into their upcoming game and have the opportunity to move above 3rd-placed Chennai Super Kings with a win.

MI vs SRH Match Details

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

Even as the bowlers were at their peak for most of the first innings, KKR still managed to score 169 runs. Mumbai fell short, folding for 145 runs, a 24-run deficit in the end. This pitch isn’t as difficult as MI made it appear. Batsmen tend to dominate, particularly during the powerplays when the ball is new and hard.

However, as the surface ages with each match, spinners are finding more purchase. Slow bowlers could pose a challenge to the batsmen on this pitch.

MI vs SRH Match Prediction Head-To-Head Record

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad have crossed paths 22 times in the Indian Premier League, each emerging victorious in a significant number of games. MI has triumphed 12 times in these encounters, while SRH has secured wins in the remaining 10 matches.

SRH, however, enters this game with a considerable amount of confidence for several reasons. They’ve been in better form throughout the season, and their 31-run victory over Mumbai Indians earlier in the season adds to their assurance. The match in Hyderabad witnessed an exciting run-fest, further boosting SRH‘s morale.

Last Meeting Between MI vs SRH
SRH: 277/3 (1st innings)
MI: 246/5 (2nd innings)

MI vs SRH Predicted Playing 11:

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI:
Ishan Kishan (WK)
Rohit Sharma
Naman Dhir
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Varma
Nehal Wadhera
Hardik Pandya (C)
Tim David
Gerald Coetzee
Piyush Chawla
Jasprit Bumrah
Nuwan Thushara (IMPACT PLAYER)

Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing XI:
Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma
Anmolpreet Singh / Aiden Markram
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
Abdul Samad
Shahbaz Ahmed
Marco Jansen
Pat Cummins (C)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
T Natarajan
Jaydev Unadkat (IMPACT PLAYER)

Best Batters And Bowlers

MI Probable highest scorer: Tilak Varma | Rohit Sharma | Suryakumar Yadav

In a team boasting batters like Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tim David, Tilak Varma leading Mumbai Indians‘ run chart is a statement in itself. The 21-year-old has been brilliant throughout the season. Consider him for your Dream11 teams.

Although Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan might not have had the desired IPL 2024 campaign, they remain stalwarts of MI‘s batting unit. They form a dangerous opening pair and can turn the game around within a few overs. Either one or both can be made captain or vice-captain in MI vs SRH Today’s IPL Fantasy Cricket Teams.

SRH Probable Highest Scorer: Travis Head | Abhishek Sharma | Heinrich Klaasen

Travis Head is not just a scorer, he is a smasher, a nightmare of sort for the bowlers. He never bats with a second approach. He has only one gear, and that is to hit and smash bowlers all around the park. The 29-year-old Australian is definitely the batter who should be in your Fantasy Cricket teams.

Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen are other two batters in SRH‘s Playing XI who must be considered either as a captain or vice-captain in few teams. Both are in terrific form and are amongst the highest scorers for SRH this season.

MI Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah | Nuwan Thushara

The current Purple Cap leader, Jasprit Bumrah, has been nothing short of spectacular. Not only has he taken the most wickets, 17 to be precise, but his economy rate of 6.25 is the best among bowlers bowling more than 10 overs. That’s exceptionally good, especially considering how many scoring records have been broken this season. He is a solid option to have in MI vs SRH Fantasy Cricket teams.

Nuwan Thushara showed in the last game that he can be a future stalwart in this Mumbai Indians team. During his four-over, 3-wicket spell against KKR at Wankhede Stadium, at times, he looked like doing stuff of great Lasith Malinga. He should have been given the chance earlier in the season, but again, this has been a weird season for MI.

SRH Probable Best Bowler: T Natarajan

With 15 wickets in just 8 games, T Natarajan is ranked 4th in IPL 2024 Purple Cap list. What’s impressive is that he has played the fewest games in top five. The 33-year-old has been a pure wicket-taker for Pat Cummins and a trusted warrior during tough situations. He should be considered for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.

Who Will Win Today IPL Match Between MI vs SRH

There’s a clear gulf between MI and SRH. Mumbai are nowhere near their best, struggling and down and out in most matches, while Sunrisers are flying high and remain on course for the playoffs. But the form is the not the only factory in deciding who might come out on top.

Player for player, MI remain amongst the best in the IPL. They are a team full of match winners. Also factoring in the home ground and the familiar conditions, we back Mumbai to earn a much-needed moral victory. Check out MI vs SRH IPL 2024 match odds.

Chances Of A Win
MI: 54%
SRH: 46%

Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.