Led by Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad found themselves amidst a fierce competition for the top four spots, with teams like Rajasthan Royals (16 points), Kolkata Knight Riders (14 points), and Chennai Super Kings (12 points) positioned above them. Lucknow Super Giants (12 points) and Delhi Capitals (10 points) are also in close pursuit, intensifying the battle in the mid-table.
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Head to head stats:
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In the IPL history, Mumbai Indians have often had the upper hand against Sunrisers Hyderabad, boasting a superior head-to-head record with 12 wins out of 22 encounters, including one via a Super Over. However, in their recent clash during this season of IPL 2024, it was Sunrisers Hyderabad who emerged victorious, triumphing over Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a high-scoring contest at Hyderabad.
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Pitch Report:
Wankhede Stadium, known for favoring batsmen with some assistance for fast bowlers, has witnessed an average first innings total of late 160s over 114 IPL matches. However, in IPL 2024 fixtures, this average has soared to an impressive 186. Teams batting first have marginally dominated at this venue, prompting captains winning the toss to opt for setting a target.
Ground history of Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2024:
In IPL 2024, Wankhede Stadium has hosted five matches so far. Among these, three matches were won by the team batting first, while the team batting second emerged victorious in two matches.
The average first innings total at the venue has been 186 runs, indicating a strong batting performance by the teams setting the target. On the other hand, the average second innings total stands at 172 runs.
The highest total recorded at Wankhede Stadium during IPL 2024 is 234/5 in 20 overs, achieved by Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals. Conversely, the lowest total recorded is 125/9 in 20 overs, recorded by Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals.
Fantasy value from pitch report:
Considering the recent trends at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2024, where fast bowlers like Nuwan Thushara, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mitchell Starc have found success, both captains are likely to bank on their pacers and opt for a balanced playing XI with a strong batting lineup.
Key Players:
1. Jasprit Bumrah: He is representing Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, he has been in fine form with 17 wickets in 11 matches. His recent three-wicket haul against KKR showcased his skill and impact on the game, maintaining an impressive bowling average of 16.11 for the season. He is the IPL 2024 Purple Cap holder.
2. Travis Head: He has been a standout performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, accumulating 396 runs in just nine matches. The Australian batsman has displayed his prowess with three half-centuries and a century, including a blazing 102 off 41 balls against RCB, which stands as the fastest century by any SRH player in IPL history. He is in ninth position in IPL 2024 Orange Cap race.
3. T Natarajan: He has been consistent with the ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, taking at least one wicket in each of his eight appearances. His standout performance includes a match-winning spell of 4-19 against Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring encounter. Currently, Natarajan sits third in the race for the ‘Purple Cap’, boasting 15 wickets from just eight innings.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Tim David, Shreyas Gopal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Anshul Kamboj, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Mohammad Nabi , Shams Mulani, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Tilak Varma, Harvik Desai (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Luke Wood.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Anmolpreet Singh, Glenn Phillips (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Upendra Yadav (wk), Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Agarwal.
Dream11 fantasy team:
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Travis Head, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Rohit Sharma
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shahbaz Ahmed
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Gerald Coetzee
(Input from Agencies)
