The iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai is set to host its final Indian Premier League (IPL) game this season. Mumbai Indians host Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win encounter for the home team.
The two teams have met once earlier in the season. Mumbai Indians won that encounter by 14 runs, courtesy of a Cameron Green masterclass.
MI has no option but to win this match to stand any chance of qualifying for the knockout rounds. They sit sixth on the table with fourteen points to their name. However, they have one game in hand over Rajasthan Royals, and a win would see them go above RR at least. However, If Mumbai Indians lose and RCB wins their match against Gujarat Titans, they will bow out of the race.
SRH has been the first team to get eliminated from the battle of the playoffs, and they are playing for nothing but pride. They sit at the bottom of the table, with eight points in 13 games.
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Here is a comprehensive guide on the key batsmen, key bowlers, predicted lineups and key battles ahead of the clash between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Predicted lineups for MI vs SRH
MI: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Cameron Green, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla
SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Harry Brook, Abdul Samad, Mayank Dagar, Fazalhaq Faaroqi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan
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Best Batsmen from MI vs SRH
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Suryakumar is back to his very best this season. He has scored 486 runs in 13 innings. After a relatively slow start to the season, Yadav switched gears midway through the season. He would hope to anchor Mumbai Indians to a win in a do-or-die encounter.
Rohit Sharma (MI): After a dismal display for most of the season, Rohit Sharma has come to the party at the right time. With some aggressive starts in the past few matches, the MI skipper would be looking to go big against a beleaguered SRH bowling attack.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Klaasen has been SRH’s best batsman in this IPL by a mile. He would be the team’s sole hope to perform against the Mumbai Indians. He would look to add some more runs to his kitty at a batting-friendly pitch like Wankhede.
Best Bowlers from MI vs SRH
Jason Behrendorff (MI): In Archer’s absence, Behrendorff has been MI’s premiere overseas bowling option. He is the second-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in just nine matches. With SRH’s top order unable to prove its dominance, Behrendorff could be in for a treat.
Piyush Chawla (MI): Chawla has been MI’s best bowler in IPL 2023. With 20 wickets in 13 matches, this has been his best return in an IPL season. The veteran would wish to help his team secure a win to stand a chance to advance to the playoffs.
Mayank Markande (SRH): Markande rose to prominence during his time with the Mumbai Indians. He has not been able to make a mark anywhere else until this season. With good form by his side, Mayank would fancy a return to the Wankhede.
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Key Battles from MI vs SRH
Rohit Sharma vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Lately, Rohit Sharma has been in good touch in MI’s last few games against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Will he convert fiery starts into a big score, or will Bhuvneshwar get the better of Sharma?
Piyush Chawla vs Heinrich Klaasen: MI’s best bowler against SRH’s best batsman. Who do you think will rule the middle overs?
