Rohit Sharma highly likely to return in MI vs SRH:Suryakumar Yadav nears 4,500 run-milestone; Bumrah vs Abhishek in focus

After a baffling defeat to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 23 April, the Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to lock horns with the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, 29 April. Notably, Rohit Sharma is unlikely to feature against the Orange Army due to injury concerns and recovery, leaving his presence uncertain. Last year, in 2025, Mumbai dominated Hyderabad in both their encounters. On 17 April, MI defeated SRH by 4 wickets and chased down 163 runs in 18.3 overs. In their second encounter, Hardik-led side chased down 144 runs in 15.4 overs to beat the Orange Army. However, the momentum has shifted this time, and Sunrisers have won more matches than Mumbai this year, with a better show of performance in the last four games. MI vs SRH, IPL 2026, Match Details Match Info: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 41 Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Time: 7:30 PM IST, toss at 7:00 PM IST Where to watch: Star Sports Network (Broadcast), JioHotstar (Streaming) Where to follow: Catch all live updates on the Bhaskar English App MI vs SRH, head-to-head record Hyderabad and Mumbai have met 25 times in the IPL, with MI leading the rivalry with 15 wins compared to SRH’s 10. SRH’s highest score against MI is 277, while their lowest is 96. MI’s top total is 246, with a lowest of 87. This is the first meeting of both sides this year. It’s worth noting that Mumbai have won just two of their seven games so far while Hyderabad are on a roll, winning their last four games consecutively. Tilak Varma’s late surge, Allah Ghazanfar’s mystery magic For Mumbai, Tilak Varma is the leading run-scorer with a recent unbeaten 101-run knock against CSK. He has scored 181 runs with a strike rate of 170.75 in seven matches. Afghanistan’s Allah Ghazanfar with the ball has taken the most wickets for the five-time champions. He has taken 8 wickets in five matches and has conceded runs with an economy of 8.61. Explosive start from Abhishek, Eshan Malinga impactful with the ball Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma is the leading run-scorer with 380 runs at a strike rate of 212.29 in eight matches. On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s Eshan Malings has taken the most wickets for the side. He has taken 14 wickets in eight matches and has conceded runs with an expensive economy of 9.44. Pat Cummins leads player battle against Surya, dismissed three times Suryakumar Yadav had scored 49 runs, facing 44 balls with a strike rate of 111.36 in 7 innings in the Indian Premier League. On the other hand, Pat Cummins with the ball had dismissed Surya three times in the tournament’s history. Pat has also maintained an above-average economy of 6.68. Abhishek Sharma vs Jasprit Bumrah: Peak bat and ball batte In 5 innings, explosive Hyderabad batter, Abhishek Sharma, had scored 23 runs, facing 17 balls with a strike rate of 73.91 in the past. However, Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Abhishek two times before, and he had conceded runs at a cheap economy of 4.43. So Abhishek might be explosive against many bowlers, but Bumrah holds the edge in head-to-head showdowns. Wankhede Stadium pitch report The iconic Wankhede Stadium is known for high-scoring matches, with a flat red-soil pitch offering good bounce and pace for batters. Scores of 170–200 are common, with 200+ totals frequent due to short boundaries and a quick outfield. Pacers may get an early swing, but it fades quickly, while spinners get little help. Dew in night games favours chasing teams, making batting easier later. Mumbai weather report On Wednesday evening, the weather is expected to be clear. The temperature will be between 25°C and 30°C. There is no chance of precipitation. Although the wind gusts at a speed of 35 kmph might provide some relief to the spectators. However, the humidity will increase upto 70% with a dew point of 24° in Mumbai.