Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their extraordinary run of form by pulling off another historic chase, hunting down 244 to defeat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on April 29.
In a game where bowlers had nowhere to hide, Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten century for Mumbai was overshadowed by a savage opening blitz from Travis Head and a clinical finishing masterclass by Heinrich Klaasen, as SRH crossed the finish line with more than an over to spare.
Match Summary: MI vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 41
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| MI Score | 243/5 (20 overs) |
| SRH Score | 249/4 (18.4 overs) |
| Match Result | SRH won by 6 wickets (8 balls left) |
| Best Batting (SRH) | Travis Head – 76 off 30 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 1/29 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
MI Innings: 243/5 in 20 Overs
Mumbai Indians posted a colossal total after electing to bat first. Ryan Rickelton played the innings of his life, smashing an unbeaten 123 off 55 balls at a strike rate of 223.63. He was well-supported by Will Jacks (46) in a blistering 93-run opening stand.
Despite the carnage, Eshan Malinga was the only bowler to maintain control, finishing with figures of 1/29 while others went for over 13 an over. Hardik Pandya (31) and Tilak Varma (7) provided late runs to push MI to 243, a score that looked match-winning until the second innings began.
MI Innings At A Glance
| Details | MI Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 243/5 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 81/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ryan Rickelton – 123* off 55 balls |
| Best Partnership | Rickelton & Will Jacks – 93 runs |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 1/29 (4 overs) |
SRH Chase: 249/4 in 18.4 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad treated the 244-run target like a routine chase. Travis Head went on a rampage, scoring 76 off just 30 balls (SR 253.33), while Abhishek Sharma (45) ensured SRH reached a staggering 92/0 in the Powerplay.
A sudden triple-wicket burst by Allah Ghazanfar (2/51) and Hardik Pandya briefly stalled the momentum, but Heinrich Klaasen took charge with a brutal unbeaten 65 off 30 balls. Alongside a late cameo from Salil Arora (30* off 10), SRH comfortably chased down the target in the 19th over.
SRH Chase At A Glance
| Details | SRH Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 244 runs |
| Total | 249/4 in 18.4 overs |
| Powerplay | 92/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Travis Head – 76 off 30 balls |
| Best Bowling (MI) | AM Ghazanfar – 2/51 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Head’s Powerplay Punishment: Travis Head reached his fifty in just 20 balls, ensuring MI’s record-breaking total was under threat from the very first over.
- Rickelton’s Century in Vain: Ryan Rickelton became the latest centurion to end up on the losing side, highlighting the extreme batting conditions of the 2026 season.
- Klaasen’s Finishing Touch: Striking at 216.66, Heinrich Klaasen ensured that even after losing three quick wickets, SRH never let the required run rate climb.
Player of the Match
Travis Head (SRH): Awarded for his explosive 76 off 30 balls. His ability to dismantle the MI pace attack—including Jasprit Bumrah—during the Powerplay set a tone that made the massive chase possible.
