Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to face last season’s finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 17. With both teams having had an up-and-down season so far, this match is crucial as they aim to stay in the race for the playoffs. MI will take the field with boosted confidence following their uplifting win against Delhi Capitals, though they still have areas to work on to move up the table. On the other hand, SRH—led by World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins—will aim to build on their incredible run chase against Punjab Kings, which stands as the second-highest successful chase in IPL history.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch, frequently producing high-scoring encounters. While the last match saw a successful total defended, the surface generally improves as the game progresses, especially under lights—giving an advantage to teams chasing. Therefore, captains winning the toss are likely to choose to bowl first.
Wankhede Stadium Stats in IPL
| Matches Played | 118 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 55 (46.61%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 63 (53.39%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 61 (51.69%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 57 (48.31%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 133* – AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) |
| Best Bowling | 5/18 – Harbhajan Singh (Mumbai Indians) 5/18 – P W H de Silva (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) |
| Highest Team Innings | 235/1 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Lowest Team Innings | 67 – Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 214/4 – Mumbai Indians |
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