IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad's strongest predicted XI against Mumbai Indians

Bowlers: Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga

Pat Cummins' return came as a huge shot in the arm for the Sunrisers. In the last game, he bowled wonderfully, showing no signs of rust. Cummins' experience will help his side stay grounded despite the stunning results in recent games. Shivang Kumar has blown hot and cold, but that is understandable for a young wrist spinner making his debut in the IPL. He will have a key role to play through the middle overs on Wednesday.

Sakib Hussain went for 62 runs in his four overs in the last game. However, he had bowled magnificently before that and would hope to come back strongly. Praful Hinge was excellent in his debut this season but has since then failed to make much of an impact. His economy rate of 11.92 is worrisome. Eshan Malinga has been the standout bowler for the Sunrisers. In eight games, he has picked up 14 wickets at an average of 9.44.

SRH's predicted playing XI for match 41, IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga.

Impact Player: Travis Head