MI vs SRH IPL 2026: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report ahead of Match 41 Today

The stage is set for Match 41 of IPL 2026 as Mumbai Indians host Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (April 29).

MI are currently placed 9th in the table with 4 points in seven matches. They are coming into this match after a heavy defeat against Chennai Super Kings. SRH have won their last four matches in a row, which has propelled them to 4th position with 10 points in eight matches.

Known for producing some of the highest-scoring games in IPL history, Wankhede's pitch is expected to deliver another run-fest, favouring batters while offering limited assistance to bowlers early on.

Historically, Wankhede has favoured teams batting second, though batting first has yielded wins in recent seasons when totals exceed 200. For MI vs

SRH, expect both captains to assess dew and opt to chase if they win the toss. SRH's explosive openers like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma will look to exploit the powerplay, while MI's Jasprit Bumrah and pace unit must strike early to prevent a big score.

MI vs SRH Pitch Report

Wankhede's surface is typically flat and true, with excellent bounce and carry that allows batters to play their shots freely. Recent IPL matches here have seen teams regularly post totals above 180-200, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat under lights. Pace bowlers get some help in the initial overs due to the fresh surface, but as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow slightly, aiding spinners who can grip the ball and extract turn. Dew is often a factor in night games at this venue, making it advantageous to chase, as the ball skids on and batting becomes easier in the second innings.

Spin bowlers from both sides may find some purchase in the middle overs, but the overall conditions point to a high-scoring thriller. Batters who can rotate strike and clear the short square boundaries will dominate. With MI aiming to defend their home fortress and SRH chasing momentum, the pitch sets up a classic T20 battle where batting depth and death bowling will decide the winner. Fans can anticipate fireworks, big sixes, and a total likely hovering around 200+ if both teams bat aggressively.