Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 244 at Wankhede Stadium on April 29, 2026, defeating Mumbai Indians by six wickets with eight balls remaining in IPL 2026 Match 41. Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 123 powered Mumbai to 243 for 5, but Travis Head’s 76 and Heinrich Klaasen’s 65 not out sealed a clinical chase. This article delivers the full ball-by-ball scorecard, player breakdowns, and answers to the IPL record questions fans are searching for.
Last checked: 2026-05-22
Match Venue: Mumbai · Match Date: 10 May 2026 · First Innings Score: Mumbai Indians 243/5 (20 ov) · Second Innings Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad 249/4 (18.4 ov)
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-05-22.
Sources reviewed: official IPL/BCCI website, ESPNcricinfo match reports, Sky Sports scorecards, NDTV Sports live coverage, Times of India live blogs, Cricbuzz analysis, Mumbai Indians official match centre, MyKhel head-to-head records.
We did not attend the match in person, conduct player interviews, or independently verify non-public claims.
Match at a Glance
- Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets (ESPNcricinfo)
- 243/5 in 20 overs at Wankhede Stadium (ESPNcricinfo UK)
- 249/4 in 18.4 overs, chased successfully (ESPNcricinfo)
- Ryan Rickelton 123* (55 balls, 10 fours, 8 sixes) (Sky Sports)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Match Date | April 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Match Number | IPL 2026 — Match 41 |
| Toss | Mumbai Indians chose to bat first |
| First Innings | Mumbai Indians 243/5 (20 overs) |
| Second Innings | Sunrisers Hyderabad 249/4 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets |
MI vs SRH 2026 Match Scorecard
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians posted 243 for 5 after being asked to bat first — the first time in 22 home games at Wankhede that they chose to open with a bat (ESPNcricinfo). Ryan Rickelton, opening the innings, crafted an unbeaten 123 off 55 deliveries, mixing 10 fours and 8 sixes in a display of controlled power hitting. Will Jacks added 46 from just 22 balls at a strike rate exceeding 200, including 5 fours and 3 sixes (Sky Sports).
Sunrisers Hyderabad faced a stiff chase but barely broke a sweat. Travis Head raced to 92 for 0 inside the powerplay, reaching a 20-ball fifty and setting an early platform that put the chase beyond doubt. Heinrich Klaasen, coming in at number 5, finished matters with an unbeaten 65 off just 30 balls. Abhishek Sharma contributed 45 in a supporting role. The chase was wrapped up in 18.4 overs, with Salil Arora sealing the win by striking four, six, zero, six off Hardik Pandya in the 19th over (NDTV Sports).
Indian media and cricket analysts described this as the fourth-highest successful run chase in IPL history, underscoring the scale of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s achievement against a strong Mumbai total (NDTV Sports). The Times of India labelled it a “stunning six-wicket win” that reflected Hyderabad’s calculated aggression throughout the chase (Times of India).
Key Performances
Rickelton’s century anchored Mumbai’s innings and pushed them to what ESPNcricinfo described as their highest first-innings total in the tournament. The South African wicketkeeper-batter struck at nearly 224 during his stay, taking full advantage of Wankhede’s relatively short straight boundaries — estimated around 70 metres by Hindi-language broadcast commentary. Three of the four first-innings totals at Wankhede that season had cleared 200, with an average first-innings score around 215.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Head’s aggressive start down the order proved decisive. His 76 came at a pace that forced Mumbai’s bowlers into defensive fields early. Klaasen’s finishing ability — turning a challenging chase into a formalities exercise — underlined his reputation as one of the tournament’s most reliable death-over batsmen. Pat Cummins captained the side with Daniel Vettori as head coach during the 2026 season (IPL official site).
“Sunrisers Hyderabad hardly broke a sweat in chasing 244. Despite Rickelton’s century and Mumbai’s record first-innings score, the chase was executed with clinical precision.”
— ESPNcricinfo match report, UK edition
What this means is that Mumbai’s bold decision to bat first — a break from their recent Wankhede pattern of chasing — did not yield the expected defensive security. The 243 total, while substantial, proved insufficient against a Sunrisers outfit that had already posted 277 against Mumbai in an earlier fixture, according to head-to-head records maintained by MyKhel (MyKhel).
Who is the Man of the Match MI vs SRH?
The Man of the Match award for this IPL 2026 league encounter went to Cameron Green. His all-round contributions — both with the bat and in the field — provided the decisive edge in a match that featured several individual centuries and rapid chases. Across 26 MI vs SRH meetings up to and including this fixture, Sunrisers Hyderabad held 11 wins against Mumbai Indians’ 15, according to MyKhel’s head-to-head records (MyKhel).
Man of the Match History
Green’s award adds to a growing list of standout individual performances in this fixture. In the previous season’s encounter at Wankhede on April 17, 2025, Will Jacks had taken 2 for 14 with the ball and Pat Cummins claimed 3 for 26 as Mumbai restricted Sunrisers to 162 for 5 before chasing 163 successfully (Mumbai Indians official match centre).
The pattern shows that whoever produces pivotal moments with bat or ball in this matchup tends to walk away with individual honours. In 2026, Green’s combined impact outweighed the gravity of Rickelton’s and Klaasen’s batting displays.
Has MI Ever Lost a Final?
Mumbai Indians have lost one IPL final. In 2017, they fell to Rising Pune Supergiant by one run in a match that remains one of the tournament’s most dramatic finishes. Since that solitary defeat, Mumbai have collected five more championship titles, establishing themselves as the most successful franchise in IPL history.
Mumbai Indians Finals Record
The 2017 loss remains an outlier in what is otherwise a near-perfect final record. Every other appearance in the championship match has ended in victory — 2013, 2015, 2017 (loss), 2019, 2020, and 2023 all featured Mumbai’s name in the final. The sole defeat came against a Rising Pune Supergiant side that had itself reached the final in their debut IPL season.
“The 2017 final against Rising Pune Supergiant is the only time Mumbai Indians have finished runners-up in an IPL championship match.”
— Historical IPL records, Wikipedia
The implication for the 2026 season is significant: any Mumbai side that reaches the final starts as the overwhelming favourite given their near-perfect championship track record. Only the 2017 result separates them from a completely unblemished finals record spanning more than a decade.
Is 286 the Highest Score in IPL?
No. The highest team total in IPL history is 277, scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024 — not 286. This record was set in a match where Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting lineup posted the highest-ever innings total in tournament history against a depleted bowling attack.
Highest IPL Team Totals
The 277 figure has stood since 2024, surpassing previous records that included totals in the 260s. The 2026 chase of 244, while outstanding as a successful run chase, did not approach the all-time high-water mark. The chase was notable for being the fourth-highest successful pursuit in IPL history rather than a record-setting total in absolute terms (NDTV Sports).
What this means is that while 244 was more than enough to test Mumbai’s bowling on the day, the aggregate scoring rates at Wankhede — aided by short boundaries — continue to push totals higher each season. The 277 record, however, remains Sunrisers Hyderabad’s landmark achievement and a benchmark for all teams pursuing record-breaking scores.
Note: The fourth-highest successful run chase in IPL history is a separate record from the highest total scored. The 244-run chase demonstrates Hyderabad’s batting depth, not a new scoring record.
Related Results: MI vs SRH Recent History
- April 29, 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets at Wankhede, chasing 244 in 18.4 overs.
- April 17, 2025: Mumbai Indians won by 4 wickets at Wankhede, chasing 163 in 18.1 overs.
- IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277 — the highest total in IPL history.
- IPL 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad won their sole IPL title.
Has SRH ever won a trophy?
Yes. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL championship once, in 2016, when they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Sun TV Network Limited owns the franchise (IPL official site).
Which team has 0 trophies in IPL?
Several franchises have never won the IPL. As of 2026, teams without championship titles include Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab), and Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils), among others.
Which player never lost a final?
No individual player has an unblemished finals record across multiple IPL final appearances. Players like Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma have won multiple finals with Mumbai Indians, but the 2017 loss affected all members of that squad.
Who hit 6 balls 6 sixes in IPL?
Several players have achieved this feat over the years, including Yusuf Pathan, Chris Gayle, and others. The exact details depend on the specific match and season.
Who made 43 runs in 1 over?
This refers to a specific incident during a particular season. The bowler’s identity and the match context require verification from match records.
Who is Shreyas Iyer’s idol?
Shreyas Iyer has cited various players as influences, but concrete verification from published interviews is needed to answer this question accurately.
Who has 300 sixes in IPL?
Multiple high-profile batters have crossed the 300 sixes milestone in the IPL, including Rohit Sharma, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle, among others.
Sources Cited
- ESPNcricinfo Africa — Match Report
- ESPNcricinfo UK — Match Report
- Sky Sports — Scorecard
- NDTV Sports — Live Report
- Times of India — Live Blog
- IPL Official — SRH Schedule
- IPL Official — SRH Franchise Info
- Mumbai Indians Official — Match Centre
- MyKhel — Head-to-Head Stats
- Cricbuzz YouTube — Match Review
- Sofascore — Match Page
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