As IPL 2026 reaches an important stage, Match 41 promises an exciting contest between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the famous Wankhede Stadium. This isn’t just a regular match, it’s a fight between one team trying to stay in the tournament and another looking to stay on top.
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya are one of the most successful teams in IPL history but they’ve had a difficult season so far. They haven’t been consistent, especially with their batting.
In their last match they were bowled out for just 104 while chasing 207 which showed clear problems in their top order. They’ve struggled to handle swing bowling and pressure situations.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of the strongest teams this season. Their batting has been fearless and they’ve chased big targets with confidence. A recent example was their impressive chase of 228 where Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma played aggressive match-winning innings.
How To Watch MI vs SRH on TV?
In India, Star Sports Network is the official TV broadcaster for IPL 2026. To watch every ball live you can choose from different channels based on the language you prefer.
Fans can watch the match live on Star Sports on TV. and can also choose their preferred language like Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada from the settings.
Official TV Channels
- English: Star Sports 1 SD & HD, Star Sports Select 1 & 2
- Hindi: Star Sports 1 Hindi SD & HD
- Regional Languages: Star Sports 1 Tamil
Star Sports: 1 Telugu
Star Sports: 1 Kannada
- Ultra High Definition: Star Sports 4K (available on select DTH platforms like Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV)
How to watch MI vs SRH for free in India?
The match will be streamed online on JioHotstar, which is now the official digital platform after the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
- Streaming isn’t completely free for everyone this year, but many telecom companies are offering a JioHotstar subscription with their plans.
- For Jio users you can open the MyJio app and check the “My Subscriptions” section. Many prepaid plans both monthly and yearly now come with a JioHotstar Mobile or Super plan included.
- If you’re using Airtel or Vi, some of their special “OTT bundle” recharges also give you access to the platform for as long as your plan is active.
While premium features on JioHotstar usually need a subscription, many users can still watch the match for “free” using telecom offers.
For Reliance Jio users: Open the MyJio app and check the “Cricket Plans.” Jio usually offers plans starting from around ₹79 to ₹101, which give you data along with 30 days of IPL live streaming on your mobile.
For Airtel users: Airtel also has “Data + OTT” plans. Some data add-on packs (around ₹100 to ₹195) come with a free mobile subscription to JioHotstar during the IPL season.
For Vodafone Idea (Vi) users: Vi offers special packs like “Hero Unlimited” or plans around ₹175. These plans give access to IPL matches through the Vi Movies & TV app or by logging into JioHotstar.
How to Live Stream today’s IPL match featuring MI vs SRH in the world
Note: In Bangladesh, JioStar has reportedly ended its direct agreement, so fans should check local listings for Gazi TV (GTV) or the Toffee app for potential coverage updates.
USA & Canada: Willow TV is the official broadcaster, available via Sling TV and Fubo.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket will air the match live; streaming is available on the Sky Go app.
MENA: CricLife on TV and StarzPlay for online streaming.
Australia: Catch the action on Fox Cricket or stream via Kayo Sports.
Pakistan: Fans can stream the match legally via the Tapmad TV or Tamasha apps
Bangladesh: The match is available on Gazi TV (GTV) and digitally through the Toffee or Rabbithole platforms.