Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match 41: Check match time, venue, live streaming details, predicted XIs, pitch report and team news from the Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai Indians' players (Photo: IANS)
The Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Both teams head into this contest with contrasting momentum. MI have struggled through the season, managing just two wins from seven matches and sitting near the bottom of the table. They are coming off a crushing 103-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings, and will be desperate to turn things around at home.
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SRH, meanwhile, have bounced back impressively after a shaky start. With five wins from eight matches, including a four-game winning streak, they are firmly placed in the top four. A recent win over Rajasthan Royals has further boosted their confidence heading into this clash.
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MI will hope the break in schedule helps them regroup, while SRH will look to extend their momentum and strengthen their playoff push.
Conditions in Mumbai are expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures around 30–31°C during match hours.
There is no rain forecast, ensuring a full game. Moderate dew is expected in the second innings, which could favour chasing teams.
What time will the MI vs SRH IPL 2026 match start?
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is the MI vs SRH match being played?
The match will be held at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Where to watch MI vs SRH IPL 2026 live on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network.
Where to livestream MI vs SRH IPL 2026?
Fans can stream the match live on JioHotstar app and website.
Matches: 25
MI wins: 15
SRH wins: 10
MI have historically dominated this fixture, especially at Wankhede, where they hold a strong advantage.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma / Danish Malewar, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar, Shardul Thakur / Krish Bhagat
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma / Allah Ghazanfar
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain / Praful Hinge
Impact Player: Travis Head / Sakib Hussain
The Wankhede surface has been highly batting-friendly this season.
A par score is expected to be in the 200–220 range.
Team News & Key Updates
Mumbai Indians:
MI could see the return of Rohit Sharma, although his participation remains a match-time decision due to a hamstring injury. He may feature as an impact player if not fully fit to field. Will Jacks is also in line to make his debut. Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the season, with Keshav Maharaj named as his replacement.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
SRH are expected to stick with their winning combination. Their top order, led by Ishan Kishan and Travis Head, has been in strong form, while their bowling unit has delivered consistently during the winning streak.
Players to Watch
Abhishek Sharma (SRH): In explosive form at the top, capable of taking the game away in the powerplay.
Tilak Varma (MI): MI’s most consistent batter this season, key to stabilising the innings.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Crucial in both powerplay and death overs, especially against SRH’s aggressive top order.
Eshan Malinga (SRH): Leading wicket-taker for SRH, effective in middle overs.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Keshav Maharaj, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Mayank Markande, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Danish Malewar, Krish Bhagat, Ashwani Kumar, Raghu Sharma, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Rawat
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Gerald Coetzee, Kamindu Mendis, Liam Livingstone, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Smaran Ravichandran, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar
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