Mumbai Indians and SunRisers Hyderabad Clash in IPL 2024 at Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai Indians and SunRisers Hyderabad will face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Both teams have contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far, with Mumbai languishing at the bottom of the points table and Hyderabad occupying a comfortable fourth position.
Mumbai Indians’ Struggles and Hyderabad’s Resurgence
Mumbai Indians have endured a disappointing campaign, winning only six of their 11 matches. Their recent loss to Kolkata Knight Riders by 24 runs further dented their hopes of making the playoffs. Jasprit Bumrah has been their standout performer, scoring 106 fantasy points in the last match.
SunRisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have enjoyed a resurgence under the leadership of Abhishek Sharma. They have won four of their last five matches, including a thrilling one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been their top fantasy performer, scoring 113 points in the last match.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is expected to favor batters, with good stroke play and minimal assistance for bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue is 169 runs, and the team batting first has a 40% win rate.
The weather forecast predicts a temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius, humidity of 82%, and winds at a speed of 3.52 m/s.
Head-to-Head Record
In the 22 matches played between these two teams, the batters have been the primary contributors to fantasy points. In their previous encounter, Abhishek Sharma was the Man of the Match, while Heinrich Klaasen and Tilak Varma topped the fantasy points charts for Hyderabad and Mumbai, respectively.
Fantasy XI Picks
Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
* Travis Head (Mumbai Indians)
* Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians)
* Abhishek Sharma (SunRisers Hyderabad)
Other Key Players:
* Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians)
* Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)
* Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)
* Gerald Coetzee (SunRisers Hyderabad)
* Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SunRisers Hyderabad)
