Travis Head struck with devastating efficiency as Sunrisers Hyderabad overhauled a challenging chase to beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their IPL 2026 encounter on Wednesday. The left-handed opener produced a sensational knock of 76 from just 30 balls, smashing four fours and eight sixes, turning the pursuit into a statement win for SRH.
Key moment: the DRS call that cost Mumbai
- In the third over of SRH’s innings, Trent Boult released a delivery that was angled outside the off-stump.
- Head went after it, but Ryan Rickelton collected the ball cleanly as batters failed to get anything on target.
- Despite the chance being close to the bat’s outer edge, no appeal was made and no DRS review followed.
- Replays later showed the ball had indeed brushed the outside edge, meaning Head could have been dismissed with the scoreboard still below 50.
That missed opportunity became a major talking point as Head went on to dismantle the Mumbai bowling attack.
Head’s explosive start was then backed by Heinrich Klaasen, whose unbeaten 65 helped SRH complete the chase successfully. Although Ryan Rickelton’s batting brilliance for Mumbai stole the spotlight earlier, Klaasen’s finish ensured the match swung firmly in Hyderabad’s favour.
SRH chase: 244 target, and a ruthless start
- Chasing a steep target of 244, Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) forged a 129-run opening partnership.
- The duo’s quick scoring created a platform that reduced the pressure on the middle overs.
- Klaasen then took over, striking at speed and remaining unbeaten on 65 as he helped SRH reach the required mark.
- Supporting contributions came from Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made 21, while Salil Arora contributed 30 not out.
- SRH eventually finished the chase in 18.4 overs, winning by six wickets.
Earlier: Mumbai set 243 for five
- Before SRH’s chase, Rickelton’s innings propelled Mumbai to 243 for five.
- In the powerplay and beyond, Mumbai benefited from a 93-run stand between Rickelton and Will Jacks during 7.1 overs for the opening partnership.
- Rickelton struck 123 not out off 55 balls, while Jacks contributed 46 off 22 deliveries.
- Skipper Hardik Pandya added 31 off 15 balls, providing momentum before his dismissal.
- For SRH, Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) shared the wickets.
With Head’s near-miss in the early stages turning into a match-defining advantage, SRH sealed a convincing six-wicket victory and ensured Mumbai’s DRS omission would be remembered long after the final ball.
