MI vs SRH IPL 2024 Match 55 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For

Mumbai Indians (MI) will be up against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 55th match of IPL 2024 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians are having a poor tournament, having lost 8 of their 11 matches and currently languishing at the bottom of the points table. Their batting has been a concern so far, with batters struggling for consistency. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 6 of their 10 games but have recently lost momentum, suffering defeats in two of their last 3 games. They currently occupy the 5th position in the points table.

Let’s explore five interesting matchups to watch in MI vs SRH.

1. Rohit Sharma vs Pat Cummins

Rohit Sharma’s abilities are well-known, and he can play big innings once he settles at the crease. However, a right-handed batter might find adjusting to Cummins’ pace and movement difficult. Cummins conceded only 31 runs in 23 deliveries against Rohit, dismissing him twice in the process.

2. Ishan Kishan vs Pat Cummins

Kishan’s aggressive hitting and ability to play big innings have been good assets for his side, but the left-handed batter has struggled against Cummins in scoring runs. He has managed just 22 runs in 21 deliveries and has been dismissed 4 times.

3. Abhishek Sharma vs Jasprit Bumrah

Abhishek Sharma’s attacking batting is always a treat to watch, and he can dismantle any bowling lineup when he gets going. However, he might face a challenge when facing Bumrah, who has been miserly against him, conceding just 8 runs in 10 balls and dismissing him once in the process.

4. Suryakumar Yadav vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Suryakumar Yadav has not been consistent so far this season and will pose a threat against Bhuvneshwar, who has shown good control against Mr. 360, conceding just 24 runs off 18 deliveries and dismissing him once in the process.

5. Heinrich Klaasen vs Piyush Chawla

Klaasen has been in sublime form this season and has proven to be a valuable player against spin for his side. While he boasts a fine strike rate against Chawla, he has also lost his wicket once in the three innings he faces him.