SRH vs MI Highlights Of VIVO IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians Knocked Out Despite Win Over SRH
The teams also met on the final day of the last season but under very different circumstances. On that occasion, SRH managed to beat MI to secure a playoff spot and this time will be aiming to replicate that result and eliminate the record champions.
MI Beat SRH By 42 Runs! Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league game of the season but failed to qualify for the playoffs as KKR had a superior NRR. Meanwhile, SRH finished at the bottom of the team standings.
The pressure of the score looks to be taking its toll on SRH batters as they are losing wickets in a bid to clear the boundary rope as the required run-rate is inching towards 20 r.p.o.
Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg has stitched up an important partnership and are keeping SRH in the hunt in this record chase. The required run rate is still 13+ but the duo have built a great foundation.
Piyush Chawla gets his first wicket for Mumbai Indians as he dismisses Mohammad Nabi. While Jimmy Neesham gets his second wicket of the game as Abdul Samad departs after trying to clear the field.
Wicket! Both SRH openers are back in the dugout as Jimmy Neesham dismisses Abhishek Sharma, The youngster played a brilliant knock. Abhishek Sharma c Coulter-Nile b Neesham 33(16).
With SRH going past the 65-run barrier, Mumbai Indians' playoff hopes have come to an end. However, after their start, Hyderabad will fancy themselves of chasing the score as both teams aim to end their season on a winning note.
Jason Roy and Abhishek Sharma have provided a strong start to SRH as they aim to chase down the highest score this season. Roy has been the aggressor of the two batters and is looking in great touch.
Jason Roy and Abhishek Sharma have big responsibilities as they look to lay a great foundation for the mammoth chase. However, for MI to make it into the playoffs, they must restrict SRH to 65 runs.
A Brilliant batting display first by Ishan Kishan and then Suryakumar Yadav has given Mumbai Indians a chance of making it to the playoffs as they registered the highest score of IPL 2021. The onus will be on the bowlers to get the job done.
Wicket! Nathan Coulter-Nile wasn't able to trouble the scoreboard much as in search of boundaries the all-rounder departs for cheap. Coulter-Nile c Nabi b Holder 3(3).
With a win by 170+ runs needed for MI, the game begins now for the record champions. Suryakumar and KJrunal Pandya have looked in good touch and will be aiming to add as many runs as possible.
Wickets! Abhishek Sharma does the trick as he dismisses Kieron Pollard and Jimmy Neesham in consecutive deliveries of his very first over. The youngster will be on a hat-trick in his next over.
Loss of wickets has seen Mumbai take a backseat for the time being. However, with Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav being on the pitch for some time, the duo will be aiming to up the scoring rate as MI are in need of as many runs as possible.
Wicket! A sensational inning from Ishan Kishan comes to an end as he edges the ball to Wriddhiman Daha. Umran Malik gets another wicket in IPL 2021. Ishan Kishan c W Saha b Umran Malik 84(32).
Wicket! Jason Holder strikes for SRH as he dismisses Hardik Pandya. The MI batter failed to connect properly to a slowish delivery and handed an easy catch to Jason Roy. Hardik Pandya c Roy b Holder 10(8).
Ishan Kishan has been the star of the show for Mumbai Indians in their final league game and is showing no signs of slowing down. The record champions are hoping to replace KKR in the final playoff spot and for that need a mammoth score on the board.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Mumbai Indians on the final day of the league stage of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The clash will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 08, 2021 (Friday). Both teams have very different objectives heading into the match and will be aiming for a win. Meanwhile, we bring you the IPL 2021 live score of SRH vs MI along with all the action. Mumbai Indians IPL 2021 Playoff Qualification Scenario Explained.
Mumbai Indians know what they have to secure the final playoff spot in the points table but it won’t be easy for the record champions. In order to play in the knockouts, MI need to win by 171 runs or more and score more than 200 to go past KKR's net run rate. However, if Rohit Sharma’s men chase, they will be eliminated. IPL 2021 Points Table Updated.
With all the odds stacked against them, Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a miracle against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who already have had a campaign to forget. The 2016 champions are set to finish at the bottom of the table and have won just three games so far but Kane Williamsons’ team will be aiming to end the season on a high note.
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The teams also met on the final day of the last season but under very different circumstances. On that occasion, SRH managed to beat MI to secure a playoff spot and this time will be aiming to replicate that result and eliminate the record champions.
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