SRH vs MI IPL 2024: After Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clinched a 31-run victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), SRH skipper Pat Cummins expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, highlighting their strong finish. He praised Abhishek Sharma for his impressive display during the game, commending his ability to play with freedom despite the pressure of the IPL.
Reflecting on the match, Cummins mentioned that the pitch played well, attributing SRH’s success to their positive and aggressive approach in the first innings, which led to a record-setting total. Despite the Mumbai Indians’ formidable batting lineup, SRH managed to execute their bowling plans effectively, ensuring a decisive victory.
In the match, SRH opted to bat first after MI skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss. The SRH openers, Mayank Agarwal and Travis Head set the tone with aggressive strokes, laying a solid foundation for the team. Abhishek Sharma’s remarkable innings of 63 runs off 23 balls, supported by partnerships with Markram and Klaasen, propelled SRH to a formidable total of 277/3.
During MI’s chase, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan provided a strong start, but quick wickets and effective bowling from SRH, led by Jaydev Unadkat and Pat Cummins, restricted MI’s momentum. Despite a valiant effort from Tilak Varma and Tim David, MI fell short of the target, securing SRH’s victory.
Overall, SRH’s strong batting performance, coupled with disciplined bowling, secured a well-deserved win against MI in a thrilling IPL encounter.