Mumbai Indians delivered a dominant performance with both bat and ball to secure consecutive victories in IPL 2025, while Sunrisers Hyderabad faced another defeat. The 2024 runners-up struggled on a Wankhede pitch that made strokeplay challenging, extending their wait for an away win.
During the middle overs, the surface, which favored deliveries with less pace, saw MI excel with the ball, restricting SRH to a modest run rate of just over six. Meanwhile, the home team capitalized on this phase, unleashing a flurry of boundaries and outplaying their opponents.
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MI Dominate Powerplay to Restrict SRH Openers
Limiting Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to just 46 runs in the powerplay was a significant achievement for MI. This marked SRH’s lowest powerplay score since 2024, where they hadn’t lost a wicket. However, MI had opportunities to dismiss both openers early on. Abhishek edged the first ball he faced, but Will Jacks failed to hold onto the chance.
A few balls later, Deepak Chahar was left frustrated as Karn Sharma couldn’t take a catch at midwicket that would have seen Head dismissed. The openers were fortunate, with Abhishek also mistiming a shot off Karn, but the ball fell just short, causing the legspinner to suffer a blow. Despite these early scares, Abhishek managed to redeem himself with some boundaries. Nonetheless, MI executed a superb job in containing the scoring.
Sluggish Pitch and Lack of Pace Halt SRH’s Progress
MI finally began to see the rewards after the powerplay. Hardik Pandya, who had briefly worried his team with a potential injury scare while bowling, returned to action to claim the wicket of Abhishek Sharma for 40 in the same over. Meanwhile, Will Jacks exploited the conditions with his off-spin, getting Ishan Kishan stumped for just 2.
There was a moment of hope for SRH when Hardik thought he had Head caught at deep midwicket, but the MI skipper had overstepped, giving the Australian a reprieve. However, Head couldn’t make the most of the opportunity, as Jacks lured him into a false shot on a pitch that favored slower bowlers, resulting in the opener being caught near long off. Heinrich Klaasen also struggled, as MI’s bowlers fully capitalized on the pitch’s sticky nature, keeping SRH’s momentum in check.
SRH Scrape Past 160 Despite Late Struggles
The trend of struggle continued for SRH in the death overs. Both Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy found it difficult to find the boundary, and eventually, the pressure told. Nitish, in an attempt to clear the ropes, mistimed a shot straight to long on, giving Trent Boult his first wicket.
The breakthrough finally came in the 18th over when Klaasen launched Deepak Chahar for 21 runs, boosting his strike rate and providing SRH with a much-needed surge. However, when Jasprit Bumrah returned for the penultimate over, he ended the threat by delivering a low full toss at pace that uprooted Klaasen’s off stump. Despite Bumrah’s excellent over, SRH found a late spark. Aniket Verma and Pat Cummins teamed up to clear the ropes three times in Hardik Pandya’s final over, helping SRH finish just past the 160-run mark.
Rohit Finds His Rhythm, but Falls Short
It took some time, but Rohit Sharma finally seemed to be in the mood for his first big score of IPL 2025. SRH started well, conceding only seven runs from the first two overs. However, Rohit’s confidence grew with a streaky six, followed by a delightful pull shot. In the very next over, he launched Pat Cummins for another huge six, racing to 25 off just 13 balls.
But in a somewhat anti-climactic turn, Rohit mistimed one and sent it straight to cover, departing sooner than expected. The momentum, however, didn’t falter, as Ryan Rickelton took charge. The South African dispatched Eshan Malinga for three consecutive boundaries, ensuring MI ended the powerplay on a strong note.
MI Take Full Control with a Brilliant Display
Zeeshan Ansari nearly got his man when Ryan Rickelton, under pressure, found the fielder, but the third umpire intervened, giving Rickelton a second chance after noticing Heinrich Klaasen had his gloves in front of the stumps when the ball was struck. The left-hander nearly capitalized on the opportunity with back-to-back boundaries off Harshal Patel, but the bowler had the last laugh, getting Rickelton out with a slower delivery.
From that point, it was all MI. Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav launched a boundary-hitting spree, taking charge of the game. The duo hit Ansari for a four and a six, with Jacks then welcoming Rahul Chahar to the attack with a six of his own. Ansari endured a tough night, conceding two more sixes as MI went on a rampage. To stem the flow of runs, Pat Cummins returned to the attack, finally ending the threatening partnership. The SRH skipper added some spark to the game by dismissing the well-set Jacks, who slapped one straight to mid-off.
A Comfortable Win for MI
The brief spark provided by Cummins was quickly extinguished by Hardik Pandya, who came out firing on all cylinders. The MI captain blasted two boundaries off the first three balls he faced, then targeted Harshal Patel for a six and a four in his quest to finish the chase quickly.
With just one run needed, Hardik was dismissed in an attempt to play the glory shot. Malinga then added to his wicket tally, trapping Naman Dhir leg-before with a perfect yorker. The drama concluded when Tilak Varma executed a reverse sweep off the first ball of the penultimate over, sealing MI’s comfortable victory.
What’s Next for Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad?
With their momentum building after two consecutive wins, MI will look to extend their winning streak to three as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter against their arch-rivals, CSK, on Sunday in what promises to be a blockbuster clash. On the other hand, SRH will be hoping for a flat, high-scoring pitch when MI visits for their return clash, following a six-day break to regroup and strategize.
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FAQs
What was MI’s performance in their IPL 2025 match against SRH?
MI delivered a clinical performance, securing back-to-back wins with both bat and ball. They restricted SRH’s scoring, especially in the middle overs, and outplayed them in the powerplay.
How did MI bowlers control SRH’s openers?
MI contained SRH’s openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, to just 46 runs in the powerplay. Key missed opportunities, including dropped catches, allowed SRH to survive, but MI maintained tight control.
Who were the standout performers for MI against SRH?
Hardik Pandya and Will Jacks were crucial with the bat, while bowlers like Boult, Chahar, and Bumrah kept SRH’s run rate in check. Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav played key roles in MI’s dominance during the chase.
What went wrong for SRH during the match?
SRH struggled to build partnerships, particularly with the bat, as MI’s bowlers exploited the pitch’s slow nature. Early missed opportunities and a lack of momentum led to another loss for the team.
What’s next for MI and SRH in IPL 2025?
MI will face arch-rivals CSK in a blockbuster clash, aiming for a third consecutive win. SRH, on the other hand, will look for a better performance in their return clash against MI after a six-day break.
