Matches are coming in quick time in the 2024 Indian Premier League, and game 55 will see Mumbai Indians square off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. While MI is almost eliminated from making the playoffs, SRH has a good chance of progressing to the next stages.
Ahead of the encounter, let us quickly look at the match predictions, tips and top players for this electrifying clash.
MI vs SRH: Head-to-Head Stats
SRH and MI have played 22 games together, and the former have won ten matches while the latter have won twelve matches. The last time they met, the Hyderabad side piled up 277 runs, and MI lost the game. 
MI vs SRH: Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede has good carry and bounce. However, a different pitch was used in the last game, where batting wasn’t easy during the first half. The pacers with deceptive, slower ones were effective.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 114
Matches Won batting first: 53
Matches won batting second: 61
Average first innings total: 170
Highest total: 235 by RCB vs MI, in 2015
MI vs SRH: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to field first at this venue. If the conditions are humid, dew is likely to play a part, as has been the case in various other venues.
MI vs SRH: Match Facts
- The last time both teams faced, an aggregate of 523 runs were scored.
- Heinrich Klaasen scored 80* the last time both teams played.
- Travis Head has a strike rate of 258.33 vs MI while playing for SRH.
MI vs SRH: Top Batters predictions
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): The wicketkeeper-batter has been in terrifying form with the blade. Klaasen smashed a quick, unbridled 80 the last time he faced Mumbai in the IPL. He has the ability to bash the spinners as well as the pacers.
Rohit Sharma (MI): The Hitman is due of a big score after an array of low scores. Rohit can go all guns blazing right from the word go against SRH. He has been spending a lot of times in the net sessions and shall be eyeing a flying start.
MI vs SRH: Top Bowler Predictions
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): The Gujarat pacer is the purple cap holder at the moment. He has scalped 17 wickets in the season and has a deadly yorker that can rattle the opposition. Bumrah has also mastered a slower one that can befuddle the opposition at times.
T Natarajan (SRH): The left-arm pacer is in good shape and bowling well. Natarajan has bagged 15 wickets, the second-highest in the ongoing season. He has made a strong comeback after and can mix the length per the requirement.
MI vs SRH: Winner Predictions
The Mumbai Indians have had a poor outing in the ongoing IPL and have an uphill task to face the Hyderabad side on a ground that has not favoured the home team too much. Pat Cummins and co. are the favourites to win the contest.
