Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Mumbai Indians in Match 8 of the 2024 Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday evening. Both teams suffered defeats in their opening matches, with Sunrisers losing narrowly to Kolkata Knight Riders by four runs, and Mumbai Indians falling short against Gujarat Titans by six runs.
Preview: Despite their loss, Sunrisers showed promise after finishing at the bottom of the table last season. However, they face a formidable challenge against Mumbai Indians, who boast players like Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. Despite Mumbai’s loss in their previous match, their strong lineup suggests they could make a strong comeback in Hyderabad.
SRH vs MI Match Details:
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Initially, bowlers can expect seam and swing movement, but as the match progresses, the pitch tends to favor batters, with spinners also finding some turn. However, given it’s the season opener, spinners may not find as much support initially.
SRH vs MI Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | Mumbai Indians won | Sunrisers Hyderabad won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 12 | 09 | Nil |
| First Played | May 1, 2013 | Last Played | |
| Last Played | May 21, 2023 |
SRH vs MI Probable Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Piyush Chawla, G Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood
Probable Best Players of the Match:
Probable Best Batter: Heinrich Klaasen has been in amazing form recently, consistently scoring runs across various cricket leagues worldwide. He showcased his prowess in the first game as well but couldn’t take the team home. His rich vein of batting form is expected to continue in the IPL 2024.
Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah is one of the premier bowlers in world cricket across all formats. He took three wickets in the previous game, yet his efforts couldn’t secure a victory for his team. He will be eager to lead his team to victory with another brilliant performance in the upcoming game.
Today’s Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match
