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IPL 2021 Match 55: SRH vs MI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players | Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
Things could have not gone any worse for Mumbai Indians in last night’s KKR-RR matchup. Needing a small margin of victory by the Knight Riders or a Royals win, KKR have all-but-confirmed their passage into the IPL 2021 playoffs, as MI need to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad today by at least 171 runs to make fourth spot.
What this confirms is MI’s very disappointing season. The back-to-back champions, who are filled with talent, have not got going this season. Also, they have a number of players looking to find top form ahead of the T20 World Cup, but it has been an inconsistent showing allround. So, they will look to finish their disappointing season with another win here after a dominant performance against the Royals a few nights ago.
But it won’t be easy. Sunrisers Hyderabad have proven to be a tough beat in recent matches, with Royal Challengers Bangalore the latest team to find out. Kane Williamson’s team has not stopped putting in the hard yards, and they too will be aiming to finish off a disappointing season with the win. Their best best is stifling MI with the ball, and given the slow conditions in the UAE this year, that is a definite possibility.
At the start of the season, had someone said that Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad will reach the final, not many could have argued. Instead, both sides are playing for pride here and will soon begin their end-of-season reviews.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Kane Williamson is coming off a player of the match performance vs RCB (31 and two catches). The SRH skipper has historically struggled vs MI (5 inns, 43 runs, avg. 8.60, SR 102.38). Can he turn those numbers around today?
- Williamson enjoys batting at Abu Dhabi. He has struck two half-centuries in five innings on this ground, with a total of 218 runs at an average of 54.50 and strike rate of 133.74.
- Jason Roy worked hard for his 38-ball 44 vs RCB on this ground two nights ago. He has scored 27 runs off 15 deliveries vs Jasprit Bumrah in T20s for no dismissal as well as 27 off 19 against Boult (one dismissal).
- Jason Holder has arguably been SRH’s MVP in IPL 2021. The all-rounder was superb at the death vs RCB, and has taken nine wickets in six matches in the UAE leg.
- Rashid Khan has taken one wicket in each match he has played in the UAE leg. He has a similar ratio vs MI (eight wickets in nine matches at an average of 23.63 and economy rate of 5.25). Also, he strikes every 20 deliveries at Abu Dhabi.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the most wickets in MI-SRH matches (16, avg. 17.38). The seamer has taken just three wickets in the UAE leg, but did look in better rhythm vs RCB on this ground (1/25).
- Umran Malik (1/21 vs RCB) is certainly an exciting prospect. He cranks up the pace, and will be key during the middle overs – a stage where MI have struggled in this season.
Mumbai Indians:
- No Mumbai Indians player has more runs against SRH than Kieron Pollard. The West Indian has ammassed 418 runs in 15 matches against them at an average of 46.44 and strike rate of 148.23, including 35 (22) earlier this season.
- Also, Pollard has a solid record at Abu Dhabi. In nine innings on this ground, Pollard has struck 147 runs at an average of 47.00 with a strike rate of 156.67.
- Can Ishan Kishan follow up his confidence-boosting 50* (25) with another? He was back to his best against a shell-shocked RR lineup, but the key will be building on that knock here.
- Kishan has just the 102 runs in six innings for MI vs SRH at an average of 17.00. He also averages just the 22 in six innings at Abu Dhabi.
- SRH is not one of Rohit Sharma’s favourite opponents. In 17 matches, the MI skipper has struck just 259 runs at an average of 18.50 and strike rate of 123.33. However, Rohit enjoys batting at Abu Dhabi, with 305 runs in nine innings at an average of 33.89 and strike rate of 127.
- It is Krunal who has the much better batting record vs SRH out of the Pandya brothers. In 10 innings, Krunal has struck 180 runs vs SRH at an average of 30 and strike rate of 156. Hardik averages just the 12 (SR 98) in nine innings vs SRH.
- Nathan Coulter-Nile has been brilliant since his return to the team. He has taken 1/21 and 4/14 in his last two matches, with his performance vs RR earning him player of the match.
- Jasprit Bumrah has been excellent in a tough season for MI. He has 13 wickets in 11 matches vs SRH (avg. 21.85), including a brilliant spell of 1/14 earlier in the season. Trent Boult took 3/28 in that same match.
- There is a chance Mumbai will bring back Rahul Chahar for this match. The leg-spinner took 3/19 vs SRH earlier this season.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 17, MI 9, SRH 8.
- Mumbai (150/5) beat Hyderabad (137) by 13 runs earlier this season. Kieron Pollard was player of the match.
- Trent Boult has not taken a wicket in the powerplay in the last five matches.
- Rashid Khan to Hardik Pandya: 33 balls, 18 runs conceded, two wickets.
- Suryakumar Yadav has scored 418 runs in 13 matches at Abu Dhabi at an average of 41.80 and strike rate of 160.15.
- Mumbai Indians will need to win this match by at least 171 runs to qualify for the playoffs. If SRH bat first, then it is officially tournament over for MI as they will need to win with more than 120 balls to spare.
Possible Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Priyam Garg, 5. Abdul Samad, 6. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 7. Jason Holder, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Siddarth Kaul, 11. Umran Malik
Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Saurabh Tiwary/Krunal Pandya, 5. Kieron Pollard, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. James Neesham, 8. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9. Rahul Chahar/Jayant Yadav, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Trent Boult
Abu Dhabi Pitch Report and Weather
Abu Dhabi is generally a chasing ground, with the team batting second winning five out of seven matches in IPL 2021. The average first innings score on this ground this season is 148.14, and any score in that region today can be a competitive one.
The forecast is for more warm and clear weather.
Dream11 Prediction
Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav, Kane Williamson
- All-rounders: Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jasprit Bumrah
Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?
Match Prediction
Mumbai Indians, courtesy of their middle order, start as favourites to win. MI to win.
