New Delhi: In a jaw-dropping extravaganza of running at the Wankhede Stadium, Travis Hyde and Heinrich Klassen Powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to beat rivals by six wickets mumbai indianschasing 244 by 8 balls in IPL 2026.The pair’s explosiveness belied a record-breaking 123-game unbeaten run Ryan RicktonEarlier, his knock lifted Mumbai’s batting average to 243/5 – their highest first-hand total and one that seemed impressive on paper.
Head, Klassen turns chase into massacre
Chasing 244, SRH scoffed at the target, reaching 249/4 in just 18.4 overs, becoming the fourth-highest successful chase in IPL history.Hyde set the tone by scoring 76 runs in just 30 balls, smashing eight sixes and four boundaries. However, his innings was aided by multiple lifelines, with MI squandering chances and losing a crucial advantage early on.Naman Dill missed two chances and Rickton failed to find an advantage behind the stumps – Hyde’s punishment for the home side proved costly.After Hyde was dismissed, Klassen took over and dismantled the bowling attack with a brutal unbeaten 65 off 30 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes. He was supported by Salil Arora, who finished with a fastball of 30 off 10 balls to seal the chase in emphatic fashion.Even Jasprit Bumrah (0 for 54) had a rare off-day, conceding huge runs as the SRH batsmen attacked relentlessly from the start.
Rickton’s talent failed
Earlier, Rickton had one of the best batting performances in the history of Mumbai Indians, remaining unbeaten on 123 off 55 balls with 10 fours and eight sixes. This is not only MI’s highest individual score, but also their fastest century in IPL history.He was well supported by Will Jacks who smashed 46 off 22 balls while the captain Hardik Pandyahe bowled 31 quickies in 15 deliveries.Setting the stage by scoring 93 points in just seven opening overs, MI reached 78 points in the power play. Rickton played a dominant role throughout the match, ensuring the home side posted a formidable total on a batting-friendly surface.Despite Rickton’s performance, Mumbai lamented the missed chances and lack of possession. It was a statement win for SRH – one that not only extended their winning streak but also cemented their status as serious contenders for IPL 2026.
