A six-hitting spectacle lit up the Wankhede Stadium as Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a stunning chase against the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on April 29, 2026. In a record-laden encounter featuring 32 sixes, the second-most in a men's T20 at the venue, SRH chased down a daunting 244 with eight balls to spare, registering one of the highest successful chases in IPL history.
Mumbai were powered by a sensational unbeaten 123 from Ryan Rickelton, who also smashed the fastest century for the franchise. However, SRH responded with equal aggression, led by Travis Head's blistering 76 and a match-winning, unbeaten 65 from Heinrich Klaasen. The result boosted SRH's playoff push, while MI's struggles continued in a high-scoring thriller.
Here Are The Stats That Were Broken In The Run Fiesta
Fourth-Highest Successful Run Chase
Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a stunning display of power-hitting to chase down a massive total, registering the fourth-highest successful run chase in IPL history and the second-highest of the 2026 season. After Punjab Kings set the benchmark with a record 265-run chase against Delhi Capitals, SRH followed it up by hunting down 244 against the Mumbai Indians.
Highest Number of Sixes at Wankhede
The MI vs SRH clash turned into a six-hitting festival at the Wankhede Stadium, producing a staggering 38 sixes - the most ever in a single IPL match at the venue. The relentless power-hitting from both sides not only entertained fans but also rewrote the six-hitting records in the league.
Fastest Century by a Mumbai Indians Batter
Ryan Rickelton etched his name in the record books by scoring the fastest century for the Mumbai Indians. The left-hander reached his hundred in just 44 balls, setting the tone for a high-scoring encounter with his aggressive and fluent strokeplay. In the process, the
'TraviShek' Equal Historic Opening Record
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head continue to redefine opening partnerships in the IPL, equalling the record for the most century stands for the first wicket (six). Their fearless approach and dominance in the powerplay have made them one of the most dangerous opening duos, matching the record previously set by David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
