Key Highlights:
In Match 33 of the IPL 2025, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar had a subdued night as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) succumbed to a 4-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on April 17. Chahar bowled just one over, conceding 10 runs without taking a wicket—a costly spell in a match decided by fine margins.
A Quiet Outing: Chahar’s Lone Over
Rahul Chahar was brought into the attack in the 10th over of MI’s innings, with the home team already cruising at a healthy run rate. Facing the aggressive Will Jacks, Chahar was immediately put under pressure.
- Over Summary: 10 runs conceded
- Key Moments: A six by Will Jacks over long-on
- Overs Bowled: 1
- Wickets: 0
- Economy: 10.00
🎙 “He needed to bowl tight lines, but MI’s batsmen weren’t allowing any rhythm. That one over forced SRH to rethink their spin options,” a commentator noted.
Tactical Decision: Why Only One Over?
Chahar’s early punishment possibly led SRH skipper Pat Cummins to hold him back for the rest of the innings, favoring pace options like himself, Malinga, and Zeeshan Ansari instead. In a match where every over counted, the trust in Chahar’s leg-spin was short-lived.
Match Context: MI vs SRH Overview
- SRH First Innings: 162/5 (Abhishek Sharma 40, Klaasen 37)
- MI Chase: 166/6 in 18.1 overs
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 4 wickets with 11 balls to spare
SRH had a promising start with the bat but faltered in execution with the ball, particularly during the middle overs. Rahul Chahar’s inability to apply pressure or take a breakthrough during his brief stint contributed to MI’s smooth run chase.
Dream11 Fantasy Outlook: Minimal Returns
For fantasy cricket players who selected Rahul Chahar in their Dream11 teams, the leggie delivered below expectations:
- Points Summary:
- No wickets
- 10 runs conceded
- No dot ball bonus or economy reward
- Fantasy Verdict: Risky pick that didn’t pay off in Match 33
SRH Bowling Review: Misfiring Strategy
While Pat Cummins (3/26) and Eshan Malinga (2/36) provided breakthroughs, the team missed control in the middle overs. Chahar’s inability to contain or scalp a wicket made SRH rely heavily on their pacers under dew-laden conditions.
Conclusion: Rahul Chahar’s Missed Opportunity in a High-Stakes Match
In a match where every over shaped the outcome, Rahul Chahar’s short and ineffective spell added to SRH’s woes. His lack of rhythm and immediate aggression from MI’s batsmen forced SRH to shelve him early, reducing spin variety and middle-over control.
With IPL 2025 entering its decisive phase, SRH may need to reassess how and when they utilize Chahar, especially in matches where early control can determine the final outcome. For now, it was a missed opportunity—both for Chahar and for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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