Mumbai Indians (MI) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 41 of IPL 2026 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
29 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Ishan Kishan is the safest captain pick as SRH’s aggressive leader and top-order batter, while Tilak Varma or Abhishek Sharma work well as vice-captain on Wankhede’s batting-friendly surface.
MI vs SRH Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | MI vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 41 |
| Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| SRH Captain | Ishan Kishan |
| MI Coach | Mahela Jayawardene |
| Head-to-Head | MI leads 15-10 in 25 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for MI vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 41
MI vs SRH Match 41 Weather Report
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 34°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 28-31°C |
| Humidity | 65-70% |
| Wind Speed | 15-20 km/h (Arabian Sea breeze) |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Sky Condition | Clear, warm evening |
| Dew Factor | High (coastal evening match) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low |
Pitch Report for Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 218 runs (all six innings at Wankhede this season crossed 190) |
| Boundary Length | Square ~65-70m, Straight ~70-75m |
| 200+ Totals | Very common; 200+ is a strong but not always safe total here |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew heavily favors the chasing team) |
| Pace Assist | Early swing with the new ball; flattens out quickly |
| Spin Assist | Very limited; dew makes it even harder for spinners |
| Dew Effect | Very high in the 2nd innings; chasing team wins 70 of 128 IPL games here |
Injury Updates
MI: Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the season. He is being managed carefully. Hardik Pandya leads the side and is fit. Jasprit Bumrah is fully available and bowling at his best.
SRH: No major injury concerns. Ishan Kishan leads the side and is fit. Pat Cummins is available and has been leading the bowling attack all season.
MI vs SRH Head-to-Head
| Category | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Matches Played | 25 | 25 |
| Matches Won | 15 | 10 |
| No Result / Tied | 0* | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 246/5 (2024) | 277/3 (2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 87 (2018) | 96 (2019) |
MI lead this rivalry convincingly with 15 wins from 25 meetings. They also won both fixtures against SRH in IPL 2025. At Wankhede, MI are particularly strong and have dominated SRH on home soil. In the last six encounters between the two sides, MI have come out on top four times.
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Key Players to Watch in MI vs SRH, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | WK-Batter | SRH captain and aggressive top-order batter; one of the most dangerous players at the top of the order against any bowling attack. |
| Tilak Varma | MI | Batter | Scored a brilliant 101 against GT earlier in IPL 2026; a serious middle-order threat on flat Wankhede tracks. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | SRH’s premier power-hitter; capable of turning any match in a few overs; very dangerous on short boundaries. |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | Smashed 135 off 68 balls against DC in IPL 2026; one of the most explosive openers in the tournament this season. |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | All-rounder | MI captain who bats with freedom and takes crucial wickets; a match-winner in the biggest moments. |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | SRH | All-rounder | Provides dual value with bat and ball; a consistent performer in the middle overs for SRH. |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Bowler | MI’s biggest wicket-taker; dangerous in the powerplay and death overs; lethal at his home ground. |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | Bowler | SRH captain and strike bowler; high-pace and smart at the death; one of the best T20 bowlers in the world. |
| Eshan Malinga | SRH | Bowler | An economical death-over option for SRH; takes wickets at crucial moments and keeps the pressure on. |
