IPL 2026: Why are Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock not playing today in MI vs SRH clash?

In the MI vs SRH clash in the IPL 2026, MI have made huge changes in the squad, majorly due to fitness issues.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 7:28 PM IST3 mins read

IPL 2026: Why are Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock not playing today in MI vs SRH clash?

Mumbai Indians are hosting SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night (April 29) in the 41st game of the IPL 2026. The MI squad has some significant changes, while the former captain Rohit Sharma still hasn't returned to the playing squad, experienced South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is also missing the game.

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is hosting this crucial fixture. The five-time champions Mumbai Indians are struggling in the ninth position after earning only four points in seven games, as they have lost five out of their last six fixtures. So, the upcoming matches are clearly must-win fixtures for the franchise to stay afloat in the tournament.

At the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya chose to bat first after winning it. Due to the steady breeze, MI skipper feels that the dew is unlikely to affect the match. While the MI captain confirmed that Rohit Sharma is still in the recovery process, Quinton de Kock is missing due to a sudden injury.

Why are Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock not playing today

While MI have already some key injury issues, Quinton de Kock has joined the list. At the toss, MI skipper claimed that the experienced South African cricketer has a wrist injury. On the other hand, while Rohit Sharma last played on April 12, he is recovering from a right hamstring strain.

In the meantime, New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner is already out of the remainder of the IPL 2026 due to a left shoulder injury. South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has already replaced him. MI are also missing Sherfane Rutherford for the game.

4️⃣ changes made for #MIvSRH

➡️ Rickelton, Boult, Minz, Jacks
⬅️ QdK, Santner, Rutherford, Krish pic.twitter.com/82ytvbEkkT
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 29, 2026

IPL 2026: Playing XI for MI vs SRH for match 41

MI playing XI

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar

MI Impact sub(s): Raj Bawa, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Kris Bhagat

SRH playing XI

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Henrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins (Captain), Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain

SRH Impact sub(s): R Smaran, Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel

Tags:IPL 2026 MI vs SRH Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma Quinton de Kock

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