New Delhi: In a jaw-dropping run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium, Travis Head And Heinrich Klassen Sunrisers Hyderabad won by six wickets after a thrilling encounter. Mumbai IndiansChasing 244 off eight balls in IPL 2026The duo’s explosive effort produced a record-breaking unbeaten 123. Ryan Rickeltonwhose knock earlier took Mumbai to 243/5 – their highest total while batting first and one that looked imposing on paper.
Head, Classen turned the chase into a massacre.
Chasing 244, SRH made a mockery of the target, reaching 249/4 in just 18.4 overs to become the fourth most successful chase in IPL history.Head scored a brilliant 76 off just 30 balls with the help of eight sixes and four fours. However, his innings was helped by a number of lifelines, with MI collapsing chances and losing a crucial edge early on.Naman Dhir was among two missed chances, while Rickleton failed to find an edge behind the stumps – moments that proved costly as Head punished the hosts.After Head’s dismissal, Klaasen finished off the bowling attack with an unbeaten 65 off 30 balls with seven fours and four sixes. He was supported by Salil Arora, who sealed the chase in emphatic style with a quick 10-ball 30 not out.Even Jasprit Bumrah (0 for 54) endured an uneventful off-day, with the SRH batsmen attacking relentlessly from the start.
Rickelton’s glow in vain
Earlier, Rickelton was unbeaten on 123 off 55 balls with the help of 10 fours and eight sixes in one of the best innings in the history of Mumbai Indians. It was not only MI’s highest individual score but also his fastest century in IPL history.He was well supported by Will Jacks who scored 46 off 22 balls and the captain Hardik PandyaWho quickfired with 31 off 15 deliveries.An opening stand of 93 in just seven overs laid the foundation, with MI reaching 78 in the powerplay. Rickelton anchored the entire innings, ensuring the hosts posted a challenging total on a batting-friendly surface.Despite Rickelton’s heroics, Mumbai were let down by missed chances and lack of ball control. For SRH, it was a statement victory – one that not only extended their winning streak but also firmly established them as a serious contender in IPL 2026.
