In their opening match under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, Mumbai Indians(MI) suffered a narrow six-run defeat against the Gujarat Titans, despite strong performances from Rohit Sharma and Dewald Brevis. Similarly, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced a close four-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. Both teams will be eager to bounce back and secure a crucial win in the tournament.
Key players for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) include Mayank Agarwal, Pat Cummins, and Aiden Markram, with Heinrich Klaasen also being a player to watch after his impressive performance in the previous match. Mumbai Indians (MI) will be relying on their captain Hardik Pandya, along with Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, and Jasprit Bumrah to lead the team and turn their fortunes around.
Venue and Pitch Conditions
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has historically been favorable to batsmen, providing a good surface for stroke-making. However, bowlers can also find support early in the game, with pacers getting some swing and spinners finding turn as the match progresses. Captains might consider the dew factor when making decisions, as it could affect the behavior of the ball later in the match.
H2H: SunRisers Hyderabad(SRH) 9 – 12 Mumbai Indians(MI)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is yet to join the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad and is expected to be unavailable for at least another week as he seeks treatment for chronic pain in his left heel from doctors overseas. This situation leaves Sunrisers with a decision to make regarding the persistence of Marco Jansen, who was expensive in their match against KKR, as their overseas bowling option for the near future. In terms of their Impact Player strategy, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a change by swapping out fast bowler T Natarajan after their bowling spell at Eden Gardens, bringing in opener Abhishek Sharma for the chase.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Suryakumar Yadav remains unavailable for Mumbai Indians as he continues to recover from ankle surgery at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. He is unlikely to be fit for Mumbai’s first home game on April 1. In their match against the Titans, Mumbai Indians opted to field only three overseas players in their XI when bowling first. They made a change in the lineup, swapping fast bowler Luke Wood for middle-order batter Dewald Brevis for the chase.
Probable Playing XIIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Thangarasu Natarajan, Mayank Markande
Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood
Fantasy Picks
Rohit Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Aiden Markram, Tilak Varma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Thangarasu Natarajan
Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad displayed promise despite their loss, especially considering their previous season’s struggle at the bottom of the table. However, they face a formidable challenge against Mumbai Indians, who possess star players such as Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. Despite Mumbai’s setback in their previous match, the strength of their lineup suggests they could mount a strong comeback in Hyderabad.
Rohit Sharma’s 200th IPL game for Mumbai Indians adds an extra layer of significance to this match, which promises to be a run-fest. Fans can look forward to an exciting battle between Jasprit Bumrah and Heinrich Klaasen, as well as Mohammad Nabi’s return to familiar territory. Both teams are coming off close defeats and will be eager to put those memories behind them with a strong performance in Hyderabad.
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