Hardik Opts To Field As Mumbai Takes On Hyderabad At Wankhede

Wankhede has hosted 118 IPL games, with chasing teams having a slight edge - winning 63 matches compared to 55 by teams batting first.

Mumbai Indians have won the toss and have opted to field.

Source : PTI

Mumbai Indians take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Both teams head into this clash with renewed momentum - MI having snapped Delhi Capitals' winning streak in their previous outing, and SRH chasing down a massive 246-run target against Punjab Kings in a stunning display of power-hitting.

Known for its batting-friendly conditions, Wankhede pitch offers consistent bounce and pace - ideal for stroke-makers. Boundaries are short, and once set, batters can score freely. In the previous match at this venue, RCB piled on 221 runs while MI responded with 209, making it a 430-run thriller.

Wankhede has hosted 118 IPL games, with chasing teams having a slight edge - winning 63 matches compared to 55 by teams batting first. As both teams lock horns with explosive players in form and a batting paradise awaiting, another high-scoring spectacle could be on the cards.

SRH vs MI Toss Update

Mumbai Indians have won the toss and have opted to field.

What captains said...

Pat Cummins: That's fine. It looks a pretty good wicket. Same side. I think Abhi is still looking at the highlights. But we had a nice break, couple of practice sessions and here we are, five days go like that. I don't think so (reverse swing playing a big part), certain venues.. Hyderabad because it is dry and it will be even tough (to get reverse) as we go along in the tournament as the dew comes in.

Hardik Pandya: We are going to bowl first. I think it is a lot to do with the dew, last night there was dew and always at the Wankhede it is better to bat second. Same side. Everyone knew we had to give it all and that made us close. That's depending on the situation we will do that, we back all the batters in our team. He is fine. We don't need to worry about Jasprit Bumrah.

Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga.