Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers Hyderabad: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023

21.05.2023 - 05:45 sports.ndtv.com

Playoff aspirants Mumbai Indians take on SunRisers Hyderabad in their last match of the league phase of this season's Indian Premier League (IPL).

With one playoff spot remaining, MI need nothing less than a win to keep up the pressure on fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who will be in action later on Sunday at home to Gujarat Titans.

With four wins and two defeats, MI have certainly taken full advantage of their homeground, something that Rohit Sharma's men would want to continue as they also have the final opportunity to improve their Net Run Rate (NRR).

Unlike Rajasthan Royals who have finished the league round with 14 points and a superior NRR of 0.148, Mumbai Indians can do one better and end with 16 points, but they must also win big.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) square off in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The winner of this fixture will take on Gujarat Titans for a place in the final, while the losing team will crash out of the tournament. The batting unit finally clicking and a rather dramatic entry into the IPL play-offs will make MI a more confident side. LSG, on the other hand, would know all too well that they were eliminated at the same stage last year by RCB after being one of the most dominating sides.

Watch: Mumbai Indians Squad Erupt In Celebration, Following RCB's Loss Against GT

Mumbai Indians had a day to remember on Sunday as they registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last league stage match. However, the main reason of happiness came after Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second match on Sunday, which paved way for the five-time champions into the Playoffs of IPL 2023. MI, who have now qualified with a total of 16 points, were dependent on GT's win over RCB. The team erupted in joy to celebrate their entry into the knockout stage of the tournament.

IPL 2023: Cameron Green, Rohit Sharma Fire As Mumbai Indians Thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad By 8 Wickets

Cameron Green's magnificent maiden century (100*) and Rohit Sharma's half century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last league match of the IPL at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Mumbai knocked off the target of 201 with 12 balls and eight wickets to spare to accumulate 16 points from 14 matches. But their fate will be decided after the match in Bengaluru -- which is experiencing rain -- between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans later in the day.

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With just one slot up for grabs, three teams -- Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals -- are still in contention for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs. RR's league campaign came to an end on Friday, following their win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala. However, RCB are in pole position to take the final playoffs spot if they beat defending champions Gujarat Titans in their final league match on Sunday. MI, on the other hand, need a favour from GT, but also have to beat SunRisers Hyderabad in their final game, prior to the match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Watch: Arjun Tendulkar Arm-Wrestles In Training Ahead Of Crucial IPL 2023 Clash

After having a forgetful start to their IPL 2023 campaign, Mumbai Indians completely turned the tide into their favour and have become one the strongest sides this season. The five-time champions will now be squaring off against SunRisers Hyderabad in their last league stage match on Sunday and hope for a comfortable win, in order to have a chance in sealing a play-off berth. Ahead of their clash, the Rohit Sharma-led side was seen sweating it out in the gym but one thing which caught everyone's attention was pacer Arjun Tendulkar's arm-wrestling competition.

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Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for a victory by a big margin over wooden spooners Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday, in what could also be their last outing in this year's Indian Premier League. While SRH are already ruled out of the race to the playoffs, Mumbai Indians, who have one last chance left, will be keen to make the most of their excellent show here at the Wankhede Stadium this season so far, and bolster their chances of qualification.