MI vs SRH highlights, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad thrash Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets

Sunrisers Hyderabad pull off a remarkable chase, hunting down 244 with ease to finish at 249/4 in just 18.4 overs, with 6 wickets in hand. After the early platform laid by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen takes charge in the middle and death overs with a blistering 65 off 30 balls, keeping SRH firmly ahead of the required rate. Nitish Kumar Reddy provides solid support, and even though MI pick up a wicket or two, the momentum never truly shifts back.

The finish is emphatic as Salil Arora delivers the final blows, smashing two sixes and a four off Hardik Pandya to wrap up the chase in style. Mumbai’s bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, struggle to contain the flow of runs on a batting-friendly surface. Chasing a daunting 243, SRH make it look effortless, registering a six-wicket win and extending their winning streak with a dominant batting performance.

Sunrisers Hyderabad regain momentum after the previous collapse, moving to 193/3 at the end of 15 overs with Heinrich Klaasen leading a strong counterattack. After a brief slowdown post the triple strike, Klaasen shifts gears aggressively, taking apart Ashwani Kumar with four boundaries in a single over and then adding a six off AM Ghazanfar. Nitish Kumar Reddy plays the supporting role, rotating strike effectively as SRH keep the required rate within reach.

However, Mumbai Indians respond well with tighter lines in the following overs. Hardik Pandya delivers a disciplined spell despite conceding a few wides, while Jasprit Bumrah mixes his pace cleverly, even as Klaasen manages a crucial six. Trent Boult then caps it off with an excellent 15th over, conceding just four runs to pull things back slightly. Despite the control, SRH remain firmly in the chase, with Klaasen set and the game heading into a crucial final phase.

Sunrisers Hyderabad continue their explosive run, surging to 134/3 at the 10-over mark, but Mumbai Indians claw their way back with a cluster of wickets. The opening pair extends their dominance initially, with Travis Head reaching a blistering half-century and Abhishek Sharma keeping pace as the duo crosses 100 without loss. The seventh over proves especially costly for MI, conceding 23 runs, as Head unleashes a series of boundaries and sixes to keep the required rate well in check.

However, the momentum shifts dramatically in the ninth over when AM Ghazanfar strikes twice in quick succession, dismissing Abhishek for 45 and Ishan Kishan for a duck. The pressure builds further as Hardik Pandya removes the dangerous Head for a stunning 76 off 30 balls in the following over. From 126/0, SRH suddenly slip to 134/3, with MI tightening the screws through disciplined bowling and reduced scoring, conceding just eight runs across the last two overs while bringing themselves firmly back into the contest.

Sunrisers Hyderabad come out firing in a steep chase, racing to 74/0 at the end of five overs with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head taking complete control. Trent Boult concedes 11 in the first over, but the real momentum shift comes against Jasprit Bumrah and Boult in the next two, with Abhishek launching a six and Head capitalizing on width. The third over proves costly as Head smashes three sixes off Boult, including one off a dropped chance, turning the pressure firmly onto MI.

The onslaught continues against spin as Will Jacks is taken for 19 in the fourth over, with both batters finding boundaries and bringing up a 50-run stand in just 21 balls. Head, in particular, looks destructive, clearing the ropes with ease, while Abhishek matches him stroke for stroke. Even though AM Ghazanfar keeps things relatively tighter in the fifth, SRH still collect 12 runs, maintaining a brilliant run rate.

Mumbai Indians finish with a commanding 243/5 in 20 overs, riding on a sensational 123 off 55 from Ryan Rickelton, who anchors the innings right till the end. After a brief slowdown around the 17th over, MI shift gears again as Hardik Pandya provides the late surge, smashing boundaries and a six in a 21-run 16th over to take the side past 200. The duo keeps the scoreboard ticking before Hardik falls for a quickfire 31, with Tilak Varma adding a cameo six but departing soon after as SRH pick up a couple of wickets in the death overs.

Despite the breakthroughs, Rickelton remains unstoppable, finding boundaries at will and finishing the innings in style with a six and a four in the final over off Praful Hinge. Mumbai add 62 runs in the last five overs, maintaining a strong scoring rate throughout. Rickelton’s knock, laced with 10 fours and 8 sixes, stands out as the defining performance, putting MI in a dominant position at the innings break.

Mumbai Indians continue their dominant run, racing to 181/3 at the end of 15 overs, powered by a sensational 44-ball century from Ryan Rickelton. The scoring remains brisk through overs 11 and 12, with Rickelton taking apart Harsh Dubey with back-to-back sixes, while Naman Dhir chips in with boundaries to keep the momentum intact. Even as Eshan Malinga delivers a tight 13th over, MI maintain a healthy scoring rate through smart rotation and timely hits.

The 14th over brings a brief setback as Praful Hinge dismisses Naman Dhir for 22, but that does little to slow Rickelton down. He shifts gears again in the 15th, smashing a six and a four off Nitish Kumar Reddy to move into the 90s before reaching a landmarkIPL hundred in just 44 ball, the fastest by a Mumbai Indians batter. His composed yet aggressive knock keeps MI firmly in control heading into the death overs, with Hardik Pandya now at the crease to accelerate further.

Mumbai Indians continue their aggressive approach after the powerplay, surging to 124/2 at the end of 10 overs with Ryan Rickelton leading the charge. The momentum carries from the sixth and seventh overs, with both openers finding boundaries regularly and Will Jacks smashing another six before falling for a well-made 46 off 22 balls, giving Nitish Kumar Reddy the breakthrough.

Rickelton keeps the pressure on, bringing up a fluent half-century with a flicked six, while Suryakumar Yadav starts with a boundary but fails to convert, falling cheaply to Eshan Malinga in the ninth over.

Despite the two wickets, MI do not lose control of the scoring rate. Rickelton continues to find gaps and rotate strike smartly, while Naman Dhir settles in with a composed approach.

Eshan Malinga delivers a tight over to briefly slow things down, but Pat Cummins proves expensive again in the 10th, conceding boundaries to both Rickelton and Dhir. Rickelton moves to an impressive 62 off 27 balls as MI maintain a strong run rate heading into the second half of the innings.

Mumbai Indians make a steady start before accelerating sharply to reach 60/0 at the end of five overs. Pat Cummins keeps things tight in the opening over, conceding just six, but Praful Hinge goes for 15 in the next as Ryan Rickelton strikes a six and Will Jacks follows it up with back-to-back boundaries. The pressure continues on Cummins in the third over, with Rickelton producing a crisp straight drive and Jacks adding another boundary to push MI to 37/0.

Eshan Malinga briefly slows things down with a tidy over, but the momentum swings back decisively in the fifth. Jacks dominates Harsh Dubey, bringing up the 50-run stand with a straight six before adding another maximum and a boundary in a 16-run over. He moves to 37 off 17 balls, with Rickelton steady at the other end.

SRH impact subs: Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel

MI impact subs: Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Krish Bhagat, Raj Bawa

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga

Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar

“We would have bowled, looks slightly tacky, so happy. You need to reset your expectations, this pitch might ask you to do something different. At this stage, just one change. Harsh Dubey comes in place of Shivang. Hopefully, the team trusts what I says, since I bowl, I pick-up the information.”

“We will bat first. Looks like a good pitch, it's breezy and a bit cold. I don't think dew will be a factor. It was important for us to reset and not get too complicated, we had a couple of good boys' evenings and a couple of net sessions. Now ready for the game. Mitchell was unfortunate, as was Quinny today, he had a wrist injury. There are a couple of changes: Rickelton comes in, Minz is in. Rohit will need a couple more games, he's trying, but it's not up to the mark. I want to play the best cricket I know as well.”

Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bat first.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins , Harsh Dubey/Praful Hinge, Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain

Quinton De Kock, Danish Malewar/Rohit Sharma , Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Allah Ghazanfar, Krish Bhagat, Ashwani Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah

Total matches: 25

Matches won by MI: 15

Matches won by SRH: 10

Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a resilient and momentum-building IPL 2026 campaign so far, securing 5 wins from their 8 matches played. They began with a 6-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 28, but hit back immediately with a commanding 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. This was followed by a couple of setbacks, losses to Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets and Punjab Kings by 6 wickets, before the Orange Army ignited a four-match winning streak.

They have looked formidable of late, thrashing Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs, edging Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs, overpowering Delhi Capitals by 47 runs, and sealing their most recent outing with a 5-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on April 25.

With 10 points and a clear upward trajectory, SRH have showcased their batting depth and bowling variety in big chases and run-fests, positioning themselves as serious contenders as the league stage intensifies.

Mumbai Indians have had a struggling start to IPL 2026, managing just 2 wins from their 7 matches played so far. They began brightly with a 6-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29 in a high-scoring chase, but then endured a slump of four consecutive losses, to Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets, Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs, and Punjab Kings by 7 wickets.

The five-time champions roared back with a commanding 99-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on April 20, only to suffer a heavy 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in their most recent outing on April 23. With just 4 points and a negative net run rate, MI have shown glimpses of their potential in big wins but will need far greater consistency in batting and bowling to improve their position as the season continues.

The MI vs SRH clash will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and the live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app.