The match 69 of IPL 2023 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, 21st May promises to be an exciting contest. Mumbai is on the sixth position in the points table, while Hyderabad is on the tenth position.
MI, led by Rohit Sharma, have won seven and lost six matches so far, while SRH, captained by Aiden Markram have won four and lost nine matches in their campaign. In their last match, MI suffered a huge loss against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Meanwhile, SRH also suffered a huge loss against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last match.
Two highly skilled teams are set to collide in what promises to be an exciting match. With both the teams eager to secure their eighth and fifth win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played thirteen matches in this season. Mumbai has won 11 games, while Hyderabad has won 9 games so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during MI vs SRH match:
1) Heinrich Klaasen vs Piyush Chawla
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s disappointing season contrasts with Heinrich Klaasen’s outstanding performances, including a century in the last match. However, Mumbai Indians’ spin bowler Piyush Chawla poses a challenge for Klaasen, who faces him for the first time. Chawla has been exceptional this season and will look to make an impact against Klaasen.
2) Ishan Kishan vs Marco Jansen
Mumbai Indians have gained momentum thanks to Ishan Kishan’s recent resurgence, bringing hope to the team. The upcoming match against Sunrisers will feature a thrilling battle with the impressive bowler Marco Jansen, adding to the excitement of the contest between these two sides.
3) Suryakumar Yadav vs T Natarajan
In this IPL season, Suryakumar Yadav has become a feared batsman, showcasing remarkable performances after a slow start. He enters the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in top form and ready to display his skills once again. However, he needs to be cautious against the talented fast bowler T Natarajan, who has troubled him in the past, limiting him to just 5 runs off 11 balls.