MI vs SRH — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • SRH won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, MI took on SRH on May 9, 2026, 09:54 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: SRH won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 492 runs and 9 wickets fall between MI (243/5 in 20.0 overs) and SRH (249/4 in 18.4 overs).
2. MI Innings Breakdown (243/5)
Batting in the first innings, MI finished on 243/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, MI accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ryan Rickelton spearheaded the batting effort with 123 runs off 55 balls (including 10 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 223.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Will Jacks, who contributed 46 runs off 22 deliveries, while Hardik Pandya added 31 (15b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Praful Hinge led the bowling figures with 2/54 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.50), assisted by Eshan Malinga (1/29 in 4.0 overs).
3. SRH Chase & Second Innings Summary (249/4)
Pursuing a target of 244 runs for victory, SRH recorded 249/4 in 18.4 overs at a scoring rate of 13.34 runs per over. Travis Head anchored the chase for SRH with 76 runs from 30 balls (4 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 253.3), alongside Heinrich Klaasen who chipped in with 65 off 30 balls. Defending the total, AM Ghazanfar delivered a key spell of 2/51 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.75, while Trent Boult finished with 1/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head (SRH), who combined for 124 runs off 52 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Heinrich Klaasen making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ryan Rickelton (MI) topped the match rankings with 171.0 total points, followed closely by Travis Head (118.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Heinrich Klaasen .