Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Pitch Report: Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad are gearing up for the 41st match of IPL 2026, which will be played on April 29 at 7:30 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (MI vs SRH) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
MI vs SRH Match Previews
Mumbai Indians suffered a humiliating defeat in their previous match, losing by 103 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, Chennai posted a massive total of 207 runs, while in reply, the Mumbai team was bundled out for just 104 runs. In the batting department, Tilak Varma emerged as the top scorer with 37 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed 36 runs.
Apart from these two, the rest of the batting lineup was a complete failure, with no other batsman even managing to reach double digits. In the bowling department, AM Ghazanfar delivered a stellar performance, taking two wickets for 25 runs, while Ashwini Kumar also claimed two wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad demonstrated their prowess in their previous match, securing a magnificent 5-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, Rajasthan posted a colossal total of 228 runs; however, Hyderabad responded brilliantly, chasing down the target in just 18.3 overs. The team's top-order batsmen played a pivotal role in this chase; Ishan Kishan smashed a blistering 74 runs off 29 balls, while Abhishek Sharma played a whirlwind innings of 57 runs off 29 balls.
MI vs SRH, Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
SRH vs MI Match Pitch Report: The Wankhede Stadium is offering a batting-friendly pitch for today's MI vs SRH clash—Match 41 of IPL 2026. This match is scheduled to be played in Mumbai on April 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
The pitch surface is flat and, thanks to its red-soil composition, offers consistent bounce and pace—conditions that are highly conducive to aggressive batting. Given the short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield, high scores are a common occurrence here; scores exceeding 200 runs have been witnessed frequently throughout this season.
In IPL 2026, the average first-innings score at Wankhede has hovered around 218 runs, with scores surpassing 190 runs recorded in all six innings played so far. Overall IPL statistics for the venue indicate that 70% of matches have been won by teams chasing the target; furthermore, fast bowlers have claimed 70.76% of the wickets, while spinners have generally struggled to make an impact here.
Teams winning the toss should elect to bowl first, as the presence of dew in the second innings makes chasing down a target significantly easier. Fast bowlers are expected to find some swing early on, though this is likely to diminish as the innings progresses; conversely, spinners are unlikely to receive much assistance from the pitch, even in the latter stages of the match.
Wankhede Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 129 | |
| Batting first won: | 58 | |
| Bowling first won: | 70 | |
| No Result: | 00 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 174 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 160 | |
| Highest Total: | 235/1 | |
| Lowest Total: | 67/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 224/4 |
MI vs SRH Match Playing 11
Mumbai Indians (MI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Naman Dhir, 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Hardik Pandya(C), 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Corbin Bosch, 8. Krish Ashwani Bhagat, 9. Keshav Maharaj(C)/Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Ashwani Kumar, 11. Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan(WK), 3. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 4. Salil Arora(WK), 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Aniket Verma, 7. Pat Cummins(C), 8. Sakib Hussain, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Praful Hinge, 11. Eshan Malinga
