Cummins To Dismiss Rohit Sharma? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For In SRH vs MI

MI will take on SRH on Wednesday [IPL.com]

On Wednesday, Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eighth group-stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. 

Led by Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians had a torrid start to the season, losing their tournament opener against Gujarat Titans in a thrilling face-off in Ahmedabad. 

Meanwhile, SRH received a similar fate at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders, who pipped them by four runs in a high-scoring encounter at home. 

As the stage gets set for a high-octane clash, both teams would be desperate to outclass their counterparts and open their account in the points table. Meanwhile, there are some on-field contests that might determine the game's outcome. What are they? Let's analyse and fine out. 

Rohit Sharma vs Pat Cummins

Rohit Sharma struck a breezy knock vs GT [AP]

The Sunrisers franchise made a significant change to their leadership group ahead of the mini-auction, replacing Aiden Markram with Pat Cummins as their captain for this season. 

The Aussie skipper could be a threat to MI's veteran opener Rohit Sharma, whom he has dismissed twice in the shortest format. 

Cummins has a tendency to hit the hard length and given Rohit's knack of playing aggressively against the back of the length deliveries, this battle could be fascinating to watch. 

Rohit Sharma vs Pat Cummins (in the shortest format)

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Mayank Agarwal vs Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah had an exceptional game vs GT [AP]

Hyderabad's prominent opener Mayank Agarwal had a decent maiden outing in the IPL 2024, slamming a quick-fire 21-ball 32 against KKR. However, Agarwal's party could be cut short by Jasprit Bumrah, who has dismissed him three times in only 16 balls in T20 cricket. 

Mayank Agarwal vs Jasprit Bumrah (in T20s)

Tim David vs T Natarajan

Known for his variations, T Natarajan is a vital member of the SRH setup, playing a crucial role for them in the slog overs. However, he could find it tough to get going against MI's explosive finisher Tim David, who has scored 47 runs off his bowling at a blistering strike rate. 

Tim David vs T Natarajan (In T20s)

Heinrich Klaasen vs Piyush Chawla

Heinrich Klaasen in action [AP]

Ace South African batter Heinrich Klaasen had a memorable day in the office against KKR, as he hammered 63 runs off just 29 balls. Klaasen, who acts as SRH's middle overs enforcer, has a solid record against MI's premier spinner Piyush Chawla, making the battle worth-watching. 

Heinrich Klaasen vs Piyush Chawla (in T20s)

Ishan Kishan vs Marco Jansen

Ishan got out for a duck vs GT [AP]

Young Indian keeper-batter Ishan Kishan had a disastrous start to the IPL 2024, being dismissed for a four-ball duck. 

Ishan has been challenged by quality new ball bowlers in the powerplay, and SRH's Marco Jansen could be his nemesis this time, considering his ability to swing the new ball both ways.

Ishan Kishan vs Marco Jansen (in shortest format)

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