Key Highlights:
MI vs SRH IPL 2025: Highlights – Mumbai Indians (MI) kept their playoff hopes alive with a much-needed victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 33 of IPL 2025, chasing down a tricky 163-run target with 4 wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 17.
The match was a tale of two contrasting innings—SRH’s solid yet conservative total of 162/5, followed by MI’s well-paced and collective chase led by Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, and a crucial cameo from Hardik Pandya.
SRH Bat First: A Balanced But Modest Effort
After being put in to bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 162/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings began with fireworks from the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma (40 off 28, 7 fours) and Travis Head (28 off 29), adding 59 runs in just 6.3 overs. However, after Abhishek fell to Hardik Pandya, SRH never quite recovered the early tempo.
Key Batting Highlights – SRH:
- Abhishek Sharma: 40 (28) – Blistering powerplay start
- Heinrich Klaasen: 37 (28) – Anchored the middle overs
- Aniket Verma: 18* (8) – Provided late boost with two sixes
- Extras: 10 (including 8 wides)
Despite the brisk start, SRH’s middle order failed to accelerate significantly. The final total of 162/5 looked below par on a typically high-scoring Wankhede surface.
Mumbai Indians Bowling Report
Jasprit Bumrah was again the standout performer for MI with a spell of 4-0-21-1, containing the SRH middle order with accurate death bowling. Mitchell Santner and Hardik Pandya were among the wicket-takers, with Pandya dismissing the dangerous Abhishek Sharma.
MI Top Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-21-1
- Hardik Pandya: 3-0-24-1
- Mitchell Santner: 1-0-8-0
- Will Jacks: 2-0-18-1
MI’s Chase: Collective Batting Seals Victory
In reply, Mumbai Indians chased down 163 in 18.1 overs, finishing at 166/6, courtesy of vital contributions from multiple batters. While no one scored a half-century, Will Jacks (36 off 26), Suryakumar Yadav (26 off 15), and Hardik Pandya (21 off 9) ensured MI stayed ahead of the asking rate throughout.
Key Batting Contributions – MI:
- Will Jacks: 36 (26), 3 fours, 2 sixes
- Suryakumar Yadav: 26 (15), 3 fours, 2 sixes
- Ryan Rickelton: 31 (23), quick-fire opening
- Hardik Pandya: 21 (9), turned the tide late
- Tilak Varma: 21* (17), guided MI to the finish line
- Extras: 5
Despite a few stumbles—including the quick wickets of Jacks and Suryakumar—MI’s lower middle order, led by Tilak Varma and Santner, calmly sealed the deal in the 19th over.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling Analysis
Captain Pat Cummins was the most successful bowler for SRH, finishing with 3 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs. However, the lack of support from other bowlers, especially Zeeshan Ansari (3.1-0-35-0) and Eshan Malinga (4-0-36-2), allowed MI to gain control in the middle overs.
SRH Bowling Figures:
- Pat Cummins: 4-0-26-3
- Eshan Malinga: 4-0-36-2
- Mohammed Shami: 3-0-28-0
- Zeeshan Ansari: 3.1-0-35-0
Match Flow Summary
- SRH Powerplay: 50 in 6.3 overs; lost 1 wicket
- MI Powerplay: 55/1 in 6 overs; built solid foundation
- Mid Overs: SRH slowed down; MI surged with Jacks and Surya
- Death Overs: MI finished chase with 11 balls to spare
Top Performers of the MI vs SRH Match
Mumbai Indians:
- ✅ Will Jacks – 36 (26), 1 wicket
- ✅ Suryakumar Yadav – 26 (15)
- ✅ Hardik Pandya – 21 (9) & 1 wicket
- ✅ Jasprit Bumrah – 1/21 in 4 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- 🔸 Abhishek Sharma – 40 (28)
- 🔸 Klaasen – 37 (28)
- 🔸 Pat Cummins – 3/26 in 4 overs
What This Win Means for Mumbai Indians
- Crucial 2 Points: MI move up the table and improve NRR
- Middle-Order Confidence: Multiple contributors in the chase
- Bumrah’s Form Continues: Strengthens death-over strategy
MI Hold Their Nerve in Tight Chase Against SRH
Mumbai Indians demonstrated composure, depth, and firepower to chase down 163 and register a 4-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. While SRH started strong with the bat, their inability to accelerate in the middle overs and leaked runs in key moments of MI’s innings cost them the match.
As IPL 2025 heads into its second half, this win could be pivotal for Mumbai’s playoff push—while SRH will have to reassess their middle-overs strategy before the next outing.
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