Rohit Sharma's Fitness Update Ahead of MI vs SRH Match

As the IPL 2026 season progresses, the Mumbai Indians face the Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial match. Captain Hardik Pandya has opted to bat first after winning the toss, but the absence of star player Rohit Sharma due to injury raises concerns. Sharma has been out since sustaining a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers Bangalore. With significant changes in the team lineup, including the introduction of Ryan Rickelton and Robin Minz, every match becomes vital for Mumbai's playoff hopes. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 29, 2026, 21:41 IST

Rohit Sharma's Fitness Status

The 41st match of IPL 2026 is currently taking place at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, featuring a clash between the Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mumbai's captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first. Prior to the match, all eyes were on the playing eleven, particularly regarding Rohit Sharma's potential return, but he remains absent from this game.

Update on Rohit Sharma's Condition

Rohit Sharma has been sidelined due to an injury for several matches. He sustained a hamstring issue while batting against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 12, which forced him to retire hurt. Since then, he has not been able to regain full fitness. During the toss, Hardik Pandya mentioned that Rohit will need to wait for a few more matches before he can return to the field, as he is working towards achieving complete fitness.

Significant Changes in the Team

In this match, the Mumbai Indians made two crucial changes to their playing eleven. Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury, while Quinton de Kock is also unavailable due to a wrist injury. In their places, Ryan Rickelton and Robin Minz have been given the opportunity to play, and they could play pivotal roles in this match.

Importance of Every Match for Mumbai

The performance of the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 has not met expectations so far. Out of the seven matches played, they have only secured victories in two. Therefore, every upcoming match is crucial for Mumbai to stay in contention for the playoffs. The team must achieve consecutive wins to strengthen their position in the points table.

Playing Elevens of Both Teams

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, M. Gazanfar, Ashwini Kumar.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Sahil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Sabik Hussain, Praful Hinge, Ishan Malinga.