IPL 6: Match 62 – MI vs SRH – A statistical preview

In the only previous match played between the two teams, hosts Sunrisers limited the Mumbai Indians to 129 for four and then chased down the target in 18 overs to win with seven wickets to spare.

Thanks to 61 runs in his previous game, Parthiv Patel became the first Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman to cross the 200-run mark in the tournament, taking his total to 218 at average of 24.22.

Sachin Tendulkar is eight short of 300 IPL fours. If and when he reaches that feat, he will be the first player in the league to do so.

The Mumbai Indians have swept everything when playing at home this season so far; they have won the toss in all the six matches, have had victories in all the six matches and MI players have won the Man-of-the-Match in all the six matches too.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have the best economy rate of all the nine teams – 7.02.

The following statistic reflects the contrasting fortunes of two teams with the bat: Mumbai Indians have the most 50-plus partnerships this season – 16. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have the least 50-plus partnerships this season – 4.

What next in store for teams: The next match for both the teams is against Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai Indians takes them on at Wankhede Stadium on May 15.

Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will head back home to host them on May 17.