SRH vs MI IPL Live Score 2024: Pat Cummins wins battle against Rohit Sharma; MI lose openers in record chase of 278

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Pat Cummins, right, and Shahbaz Ahmed celebrate the dismissal of Mumbai Indians’ Ishan Kishan

Debutant Kwena Maphaka was preferred over Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya and premier pacer Bumrah as the U-19 World Cup star opened the bowling attack for the five-time champions against Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH star Head welcomed the 17-year-old by smashing 22 runs in his second over. Replacing the young pacer, skipper Pandya made amends by dismissing Mayank Agarwal for 11 off 13 balls in the fourth over. After winning the toss, skipper Hardik revealed that Mumbai made just a single change to their playing XI against SRH.

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad had same-yet-contrasting outcomes. While both lost their opening games of the 2024 Indian Premier League to their respective opponents by narrow margins, one team looked threatening while the other just gift-wrapped the match to their opponents. SRH almost chased down KKR’s mighty total before Harshit Rana delivered a super final over for KKR. Meanwhile, MI stuttered and failed to knock off 43 in the last five overs to go down by six runs.

Despite coming close, the fact remains that neither team is yet to get off the mark on the points table. It may still be early days in the competition but no one wants to play catch up, and that’s something that would be on SRH and MI’s minds as they try to outdo each other in tonight’s match from the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Expect the crowd to show their support for SRH, but at the same time, show their hostility towards MI, and Hardik Pandya in particular. Somehow, somehow, the entire Indian cricket fan community hasn’t warmed up to Hardik and it will be a real surprise if the narrative changes tonight.

Mumbai Indians have made a reputation of being a slow starter in the IPL, but Hardik Pandya would be determined to challenge that narrative as they prepare to face SRH. The recent stellar performances of Hardik’s most trusted players in the lineup would only add to the side’s confidence as they take on Pat Cummins’ men. Rohit Sharma showcased his form with a composed 43-run innings in MI’s opening game, while Jasprit Bumrah’s return after a year’s absence in the IPL due to injury was marked by exceptional figures of 3/14 in four overs. Additionally, Dewald Brevis contributed a vital 46 runs, yet MI anticipates even greater returns from their batting lineup as they gear up to confront SRH in Hyderabad.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad may have suffered a setback in their recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders, but they exhibited resilience and promise. Despite falling short at the finish line, Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive innings of 63 runs off just 29 balls almost engineered a remarkable comeback victory. The collective contribution of the batting unit demonstrated their ability to score, and as they prepare to face Mumbai Indians, SRH would be determined to harness this momentum.

Here’s all you need to know about MI vs SRH IPL 2024:

-SRH posted 277/3, the highest total in IPL history.

-Abhishek Sharma slammed the fastest fifty by an SRH batter.

-SRH broke RCB’s previous record total of 263/5.

– SRH hit 18 sixes, the joint third-highest in an innings.

-Heinrich Klaasen slammed half-century in 23 balls.

-Travis Head got to his half-century in 18 balls.

–Hardik Pandya lost his first match as MI captain against former franchise – GT.

-Pat Cummins is also looking for his first win as SRH skipper in IPL 2024.

-Mumbai Indians are without superstar Suryakumar Yadav.

-Wanindu Hasaranga was unavailable for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

-Rohit Sharma played his 200th IPL match for Mumbai Indians.