Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 44 for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. It is a must-win clash for both teams in part two of the ‘El Clásico’ clash of the IPL if they are to keep themselves in contention for the playoffs.After winning the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya said leg-spinner Raghu Sharma gets his debut while Krish Bhagat returns to the playin…
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has urged for accountability among the top management of the Mumbai Indians after their six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. This defeat further impacted their campaign at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai scored a competitive 243/5, highlighted by Ryan Rickelton’s record-breaking century and solid contributions from Will Jacks and Hardik Pandya. Nevertheless, the total was not enough as SRH, led by Travis Head, Abhishe…
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to change their fortune and get back to winning ways when they face each other in the 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. The Chennai Super Kings return to action after a six-day break. They were beaten by the Gujarat Titans at the Chepauk by eight wickets in a game where their batters looked clueless against an experienced b…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar praised Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Salil Arora for his ability to make an immediate impact, while also pointing out the key areas where the Mumbai Indians need improvement following their defeat in the ongoing IPL 2026. Arora, who played a brief but effective cameo of 30 off 10 in SRH’s record chase against MI at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, drew attention for his composure and clarity despite limited time at the crease…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A fierce performance from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a remarkable chase of 243 and beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.What started as a tough target quickly became an exciting display of bold batting.Right from the beginning, SRH showed their determination in chasing 244. Abhishek wasted no time, hitting Trent Boult…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Hardik Pandya admitted Mumbai Indians were simply outplayed on the night despite posting a daunting 243, conceding that poor execution with the ball and missed chances cost them dearly against a relentless Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit.“I don’t think dew played much of a role. Just that they played some good shots. We bowled some bad balls. They got off to a brisk start. We didn’t pull it back. It was not enough,” Pandya said after the defeat at the Wankhede Stadiu…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Ryan Rickelton’s century and his opening partnership with Will Jacks powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.Mumbai started their innings cautiously against Pat Cummins. He generated early movement and bounce, making things difficult for both Rickelton and Will Jacks. However, Jacks broke the tension by lifting Cummins over mid-on for a boundary, setti…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.Mumbai Indians have made multiple changes to their lineup, bringing in Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Robin Minz, and Trent Boult, while Quinton de Kock, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, and Krish Bhagat miss out. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have drafted in Travis Head and Harsh Dubey in place…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday as a mark of respect and solidarity following the untimely demise of the daughter of a member of their support staff.”Dear All, due to the untimely demise of our support staff’s daughter, Mumbai Indians players will wear black arm bands today, in remembrance and solidarity with the family,” the Mumbai Indi…
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. MI are struggling to get their momentum in the ongoing season as they are currently placed at ninth on the table with just two wins from seven matches. They are coming to the contest after suffering their biggest defeat in IPL history, which came at the hands of Chennai Super King…