The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Mumbai Indians (MI) prepare to clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 55 of IPL 2024 at Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

This game carries significant weight for MI. After enduring four consecutive losses, their playoff hopes hang by a thread, emphasizing the urgency to finish the tournament on a high note. On the other hand, SRH boasts a well-balanced squad and stands tantalizingly close to securing their spot in the knockout stages with just a few more victories.

IPL 2024, MI vs SRH:

• Date and time: May 6; 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium pitch establishes a balance between batting and bowling, initially favoring swing bowlers with its lively surface. However, as the match progresses, it tends to become more placid, offering opportunities for spinners to excel. Batsmen with precise timing can thrive on this traditionally batting-friendly track. Given these factors, winning the toss might prompt teams to choose fielding first, seeking to exploit the early conditions and restrict the opposition’s scoring.

MI vs SRH Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
• Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma
• All-rounders: Hardik Pandya
• Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Gerald Coetzee

MI vs SRH Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Rohit Sharma (c), Travis Head (vc)
Choice 2: Heinrich Klaasen (c), Abhishek Sharma (vc)

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MI vs SRH Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Tim David, Nitish Reddy, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera

MI vs SRH Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (May 6, 02:00 PM GMT):

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Match Prediction:

Case 1:

• MI wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 60-65
• SRH total: 200-210

Case 2:

• SRH wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 50-55
• Total IM: 180-190

Team batting second to win the contest.

Squads

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Dewald Brevis , Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Shreyas Gopal, Harvik Desai, Arjun Tendulkar, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Anmolpreet Singh, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat, Umran Malik, Mayank Markande, Aiden Markram , Sanvir Singh, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tripathi, Mayank Agarwal, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Maharaj Singh