Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said he was ‘over the moon’ after scoring his first IPL century, adding that the late call‑up for the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped him play with freedom and reduced the pressure of expectation.MI are under pressure after losing six of their first eight matches, despite Rickelton hitting an unbeaten 123 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous outing at the Wankhede Stadium. Rickelton has been their stan…
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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…
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…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen reserved special praise for Heinrich Klaasen after the 34-year-old batter’s 65-run innings, which helped Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Mumbai Indians, saying the South Africa cricket board should ask Klassen to join the national team for the ODI World Cup in 2027. After Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave SRH a flying start in their chase of 244, Klaasen, the highest run-scorer of the season from the batting position number fo…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn heaped praise on Sunrisers Hyderabad’s middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen for his scintillating knock against Mumbai Indians and pointed out that the batter is “still right up there as an Orange Cap contender” despite coming out to bat in the middle order. After openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head added 129 runs for the frist wicket, Klaasen thrashed an unbeaten 65 off 30, while Salil Arora smoked 30 not out off ten ba…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Travis Head credited a collective batting effort and strong partnerships after Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a record-breaking chase to defeat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. The Australian power-hitter also acknowledged that the tournament is a tough one to compete in but the team is in ‘a good space.’ Chasing a daunting 244, SRH produced a fearless batting display led by Head, Abhishek Sharma and …
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) After a refreshing break, Will Jacks returned with a bang, spearheading a massive total of 243 for the Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 in what he described as a “batting paradise.”Highlighting a fearless approach, Jacks emphasised the team’s commitment to playing with freedom, a strategy that paid off during his explosive partnership with Ryan Rickelton. “Buzzing to be here after having some time off. Brilliant pitch, and what we spoke about was pla…