Mumbai Indians (MI) fans on X (formerly Twitter) are expressing heavy frustration today, April 29, 2026, after the team failed to defend a massive 243 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This loss marks
MI's second consecutive defeat, following a similarly heartbreaking narrow loss earlier in the week. Despite a record-breaking batting performance, MI's bowling unit struggled to contain a relentless SRH chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Powered by Ryan Rickelton's maiden IPL century (123 off 55 balls), Mumbai posted a formidable 243/5. Hardik Pandya added a quickfire 31 to push the total past 240.
Travis Head set the tone with a blistering 76 off 30 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen guided the chase with an unbeaten 65 off 30. SRH reached 249/4 with 8 balls to spare, winning by 6 wickets. Fans are slamming the expensive figures of Jasprit Bumrah (0/54) and Ashwani Kumar (0/41 in 2 overs), questioning why the attack couldn't defend 12 runs per over. With this being described as a "virtual eliminator," fans are mourning the likely end of MI's playoff run. Hardik Pandya is once again under fire for bowling changes during the "Travis Head onslaught" earlier in the innings. Mumbai Indians remain stuck in the bottom half of the table, making their road to the top four nearly impossible.
Chased 243 with 8 deliveries left ☠️ ☠️ SRH is on fireee!!!!#MIvsSRH
— Shidhartha Sarmah (@SidharthaSarma7) April 29, 2026
Yay SRH SRH everyone did their part today. 5 wins in a row #orangearmy#mivssrh
IPL 2026 is officially over for MI #MIvsSRH
— Mayank (@nofiltermayank) April 29, 2026
This total should not have been chased, absolutely third class bowling... bumrah is totally looking clueless #IPL #IPL2026 #MIvsSRH
“MI fans har match ke baad: ‘Next match pakka jeetenge’ 🤡 MI team: ‘Next season pakka’ 😭”#MIvsSRH #Bumrah #MumbaiIndians #Klaassen #RyanRickelton #TravisHead
— Umesh Adhikari (@official_ad07) April 29, 2026
It’s absolutely pathetic that MI, a team with superstars, fails to win a match even after scoring 240 runs.#MIvsSRH
— SR (@SR_Thoughts_) April 29, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah goes for 54 runs in 4 overs without wicket for the first time
In today's IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (April 29), Jasprit Bumrah recorded the most expensive figures of his T20 career, conceding 54 runs in 4 overs without taking a wicket. This performance has stunned fans, as Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the most economical bowlers in cricket history.
Before today, Bumrah's most expensive IPL spell was 1/56 against Chennai Super Kings in 2021. However, this is the first time he has conceded more than 50 runs while going wicketless. SRH won by 6 wickets, dealing MI their second straight loss and severely damaging their playoff hopes.
