Unusual Wankhede pitch aids MI's tactical plans

The pre-match projection was 300 but it soon fizzled out, turning out to be a false prophecy. After the first over, that figure seemed wildly unrealistic - a bit of fantasy, in fact.

A total of 220-230 appeared as a more attainable total. But as the innings wore on, it felt even 175 would be a commendable achievement.

In the end, SunRisers Hyderabad limped to 162 for five - a total that once seemed like a distant mirage.

If not for two late surges in the 18th and 20th overs, which cumulatively yielded 43 runs, they might have struggled to even touch 150. The home side successfully managed to choke the free-flowing SRH batsmen.