IPL 2024: Match 55, MI vs SRH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between MI and SRH?

Mumbai Indians, currently languishing at the bottom of the pile, take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 06 at the Wankhede Stadium. The hosts, having lost all four of their previous games and virtually out of the tournament, will be giving it one last shot. They would want to seek revenge from SRH, who beat them in the reverse fixture in a high-scoring encounter which saw SRH bashing MI's bowlers all around.

As for SRH, they have everything to play for, with a spot in the Playoffs definitely up for grabs. Coming on the back of a one-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals in their last game, they would be looking to continue the same by carrying forward the momentum.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at Wankhede Stadium has been among the most balanced surfaces in the Indian Premier League. The red soil deck, sourced from Matheran, is known to assist pacers in the first half and spinners as the game progresses. The humid conditions owing to sea-facing location also allows for dew to become a factor in night games. Thus, the captain winning the toss might fancy bowling first, to have a double advantage of the conditions in Mumbai.

MI vs SRH Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians

Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah

Predicted Impact Substitute: Nuwan Thushara

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat

Predicted Impact Substitute: T Natarajan

Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Travis Head

Currently, SRH's highest run-getter in the ongoing edition, Travis Head would enter the field to extend his flair, coming on the back of a half-century. The Australian all-rounder has scored 396 runs in the nine innings so far, and has given countless nightmares to bowlers alongside his opening partner Abhishek Sharma. MI will prepare differently to stem the runs from southpaw's blade.

Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah

Having already claimed 17 wickets in 11 matches this season, Jasprit Bumrah has been a class apart, despite his comrades getting torn apart in most of MI's games this season. The Purple Cap holder has a commendable record against the Sunrisers with 16 wickets to his name, and would look to add some more to the list.

Today’s Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match

Scenario 1

Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and opt to bowl.

Powerplay: 60-70

First Innings: 200-210

Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match.

Scenario 2

Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and opt to bat.

Powerplay: 75-85

First Innings: 230-240

Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.