The Mumbai Indians (MI) extended their impressive resurgence in the 2024 IPL season, securing their fourth consecutive win with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The five-time champions, who had a slow start to the season, have now stormed into the top four, showcasing their trademark dominance. A masterful 70 from Rohit Sharma and a composed unbeaten 40 from Suryakumar Yadav guided MI to a comfortable chase of 144, achieved with 26 balls to spare.
SRH’s Batting Woes Continue
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s struggles with the bat persisted as they posted a below-par 143/8 after being asked to bat first. Their innings got off to a nightmarish start, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar exploiting early swing and lack of confidence in SRH’s top order.
PowerPlay Collapse: 24/4 – SRH’s Worst Start of the Season
The PowerPlay proved disastrous for SRH, as they lost four wickets for just 24 runs—their lowest score in the first six overs this season. Boult struck in the second over, dismissing the dangerous Travis Head for a duck with a well-disguised away-swinger that induced a miscue. Abhishek Sharma briefly lifted spirits with a six, but Chahar then removed Ishan Kishan (though replays later showed no edge) and Nitish Reddy in quick succession. Boult returned to deceive Abhishek with a knuckleball, leaving SRH reeling at 24/4.
Middle-Overs Recovery: Klaasen’s Lone Fightback
Heinrich Klaasen (71 off 44) once again emerged as SRH’s savior, rescuing them from a dire 35/5 after Aniket Varma fell to Hardik Pandya. Partnering with impact substitute Abhinav Manohar (43), Klaasen rebuilt the innings with a 99-run stand. The South African counterattacked against spin, smashing Vignesh Puthur for two sixes and a four in a 15-run over. He later brought up a 34-ball fifty, but SRH’s slow start meant they were always playing catch-up.
Death Overs: Bumrah’s Brilliance Restricts SRH
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional 19th over, where he dismissed Klaasen with a pinpoint yorker, ensured SRH couldn’t post a competitive total. Boult then cleaned up the tail, finishing with 4/26, as SRH limped to 143/8—a score that was never going to challenge MI’s in-form batting lineup.
MI’s Clinical Chase
Mumbai Indians’ chase was a stark contrast to SRH’s struggles, as they raced out of the blocks in the PowerPlay and never looked back.
PowerPlay Blitz: Rohit Sets the Tone (56/1)
Rohit Sharma, in sublime touch, took charge from the outset, punishing Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat in a 30-run burst across two overs. Despite Ryan Rickelton’s early dismissal, Rohit and Will Jacks maintained the aggression, taking MI to 56/1 in six overs—more than double SRH’s PowerPlay score.
Middle-Overs Consolidation: Rohit’s Back-to-Back Fifties
Rohit notched his second consecutive fifty (his first such feat since 2016), anchoring the innings with classy strokeplay. Though Zeeshan Ansari dismissed Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit to keep the momentum going. By the time Rohit fell for 70 (46 balls), MI needed just 14 more runs.
Swift Finish: SKY Seals the Deal
Suryakumar Yadav (40* off 25) wrapped up the chase in style, hitting two fours in the 16th over to secure victory with ease. MI’s dominant performance highlighted their growing confidence, while SRH’s bowling attack—missing the injured Mohammed Shami—looked toothless.
Key Takeaways
- SRH’s Batting Fragility: Another top-order collapse exposed their over-reliance on Klaasen.
- MI’s Bowling Prowess: Boult, Chahar, and Bumrah delivered a masterclass in swing and death bowling.
- Rohit’s Resurgence: The former captain’s return to form has been pivotal in MI’s revival.
What’s Next?
For SRH: A quick turnaround awaits as they face Chennai Super Kings on Friday. With three home losses already, their playoff hopes are fading fast.
For MI: They return to the Wankhede to face Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, aiming for a fifth straight win to solidify their top-four spot.
Brief Scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad 143/8 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 71, Abhinav Manohar 43; Trent Boult 4-26, Deepak Chahar 2-12)
Mumbai Indians 146/3 in 15.4 overs (Rohit Sharma 70, Suryakumar Yadav 40*)
Result: MI won by 7 wickets.
Player of the Match: Trent Boult (4/26).
With MI peaking at the right time and SRH’s campaign unraveling, the IPL’s mid-season drama continues to deliver thrilling narratives.
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