MI vs SRH: 4 Player Battles To Watch Out For

image-lhvy7vnxMI will take on SRH in their final group-stage game [Source: IPLT20.com]

The 69th group-stage fixture of the ongoing Indian Premier League season will witness the much-awaited battle between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. With their playoff chances hanging by a thread, this is a must-win game for Mumbai Indians. However, SRH have already been eliminated and will play their heart out for a consolation win. 

Meanwhile, there are some on-field battles that can decide the outcome of this match. As both teams gear up to take on each other, let's find out four such player battles to watch out for. 


Rohit Sharma vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

image-lhvybjijRohit Sharma is struggling with form [Source: AP]

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has had a forgettable campaign in IPL 2023, managing only 257 runs at a mediocre average of 19.77. However, the Indian stalwart holds a healthy record against ace SRH seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and therefore, he could play a key role for MI in the power play. 

Rohit Sharma vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 53 balls, 70 runs, 1 dismissal 


Heinrich Klaasen vs Piyush Chawla

image-lhvyci27Heinrich Klaasen recently hammered a fabulous ton [Source: AP]

Swashbuckling South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as a massive positive for SRH in an otherwise abysmal campaign. The right-handed batter has been a force to reckon with the bat, especially against spin bowling. So, his battle with MI's spin spearhead Piyush Chawla will be interesting. 

Heinrich Klaasen vs Piyush Chawla: 12 balls, 26 runs, 1 dismissal


Ishan Kishan vs Marco Jansen

Despite being incredibly talented, Ishan Kishan has struggled time and again against the moving ball. As Marco Jansen will make the new ball talk, he could be a serious threat to Kishan in the first few overs. 


Rahul Tripathi vs Jason Behrendorff

image-lhvydwqjJason Behrendorff has stepped up with the ball for MI [Source: AP]

Unlike the previous season, Rahul Tripathi has had an underwhelming season this year, amassing 273 runs at a poor average of 22.75. The Indian batter will be tested by Jason Behrendorff, who can move the ball both ways in the power play. 

Rahul Tripathi vs Jason Behrendorff: 3 balls, 2 runs, 1 dismissal