In a thrilling encounter at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by four wickets in IPL 2025.
With this win, MI maintained their winning momentum and stayed firmly in the race for the playoffs.
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First Half: SRH Struggles with Batting
Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl, a decision that paid off early.
The MI bowlers kept a tight grip on the SRH batsmen, restricting them to 162/5 in their 20 overs.
A solid bowling performance, including 39 dot balls, ensured that SRH never truly found their rhythm.
SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma struggled to get going, finishing the powerplay with just 46 runs.
A break in the partnership came when Hardik Pandya dismissed Sharma (24 off 29) and then injured his ankle while bowling, forcing him to receive medical treatment.
MI's bowlers continued to squeeze, with Will Jacks taking 2 wickets for 14 runs.
SRH's middle order, including Heinrich Klaasen (37 off 28) and Nitish Reddy (19 off 21), failed to accelerate, leaving the team with a modest total.
Despite a late cameo from Aniket Verma (18 off 8 balls), SRH finished their innings with just 162 runs on the board.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 37 | 28 | 132.14 |
| Travis Head | 28 | 29 | 96.55 |
| Nitish Reddy | 19 | 21 | 90.47 |
Second Half: MI Chases Down the Target
In response, Mumbai Indians started well with the bat.
Rohit Sharma (26 off 16) and Ryan Rickelton (31 off 23) laid a solid foundation.
However, SRH’s Pat Cummins dismissed Sharma in the fourth over, and Harshal Patel soon removed Rickelton.
At that point, MI was in a slight spot of bother, but Suryakumar Yadav (26 off 15) and Will Jacks (36 off 26) steadied the ship with a partnership worth 52 runs off 29 balls.
Pat Cummins was the key bowler for SRH, removing both Yadav and Jacks to bring SRH back into the game.
However, MI captain Hardik Pandya took charge, smashing a quickfire 21 off 9 balls before being dismissed.
Despite a brief collapse in the 18th over, MI comfortably chased down the target, needing just 2 runs off the final 2 balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
| Will Jacks | 36 | 26 | 138.46 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 26 | 15 | 173.33 |
| Hardik Pandya | 21 | 9 | 233.33 |
Match Highlights
In the MI vs SRH match, Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his all-round effort, taking 2 wickets for 14 runs and scoring 36 runs.
Mumbai's bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, was crucial at the death, while Pandya's aggressive batting helped MI stay on track.
SRH, however, will be disappointed with their batting. Despite tough conditions, they couldn't hit big sixes.
Captain Pat Cummins admitted 160 was too low, and they failed to capitalize on key moments during the chase in the MI vs SRH game.
Tactical Insights
The MI vs SRH match was marked by strategic bowling changes, especially from MI. Hardik Pandya spoke about the importance of mixing up deliveries,
particularly focusing on slower balls and yorkers.
“We executed the yorkers smartly, and the change of pace worked wonders,” Pandya explained. His leadership and the overall smart bowling approach played a pivotal role in choking SRH’s batting.
For SRH, the bowling attack showed promise, but the batting line-up failed to capitalize on a decent platform.
Coach Rahul Chahar acknowledged that his team would need to adapt quickly if they are to remain in the playoff hunt, as they now need to win 6 of their last 7 matches.
What's Next for MI and SRH?
Mumbai Indians will look to extend their winning streak as they continue their campaign on April 20, with key fixtures CSK coming up.
As for Sunrisers Hyderabad, their path to the playoffs has become much more difficult. They will need to regroup and sharpen their batting to stay competitive in the tournament.
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