Mumbai Indians chose to bowl first in their IPL 2025 match, SRH vs MI, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a clever call by captain Hardik Pandya, factoring in the conditions and the potential dew. The stadium buzzed with energy, cranking up the pressure on both teams. The toss decision was key, setting the stage for the game. Mumbai came prepared, and Will Jacks delivered with a standout performance, taking home Player of the Match and cementing Mumbai’s status as a serious contender in IPL 2025.
Teams for SRH vs MI
- For Sunrisers Hyderabad, the batting lineup is packed with power hitters like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and the talented Ishan Kishan, who mix experience with fresh energy.
- All-rounders Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen, who also doubles as the wicketkeeper, add more muscle to the team. Leading the bowling attack are captain Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel, with Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, and the up-and-coming Eshan Malinga rounding out the pace options.
- On the bench, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, and Wiaan Mulder are all set to jump in if needed.
- Now, over to Mumbai Indians, where the opening pair features the reliable Ryan Rickelton behind the stumps and the aggressive Will Jacks.
- In the middle order, veteran Suryakumar Yadav is joined by the exciting Tilak Varma, while captain Hardik Pandya leads with both bat and ball.
- Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, and the spin twins Deepak Chahar and Karn Sharma add further depth.
- The pace attack is in safe hands with the deadly duo of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah.
- And on the subs bench, Mumbai’s got big guns like Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, and Robin Minz, all waiting to make their mark if called upon.
First Inning of SRH vs MI
- Sunrisers Hyderabad kicked off their innings with a steady start during the powerplay, reaching 50 runs in 6.3 overs, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s solid 36 and TM Head adding 13 runs before they lost their first wicket.
- At the strategic timeouts, they were 68/2 after 8.4 overs and 95/3 after 14 overs.
- Both teams got into the review game, with Mumbai challenging a decision in over 15.4 and Sunrisers taking one in 18.6, but the umpires declared both calls as wide.
- A quirky moment came in over 19.1 when a Sunrisers batter fell just one run short, adding some drama to the match.
- Despite a few bumps along the way, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached 150 runs in 19.3 overs, thanks to some extra runs.
- They finished their innings at 162/5 after 20 overs, with AU Verma scoring 18 runs and PJ Cummins adding 8 runs, setting the target for Mumbai.
Second Inning of SRH vs MI
- Mumbai Indians made a strong start in their innings, hitting 55 runs and losing just 1 wicket in the first 6 overs of Powerplay 1.
- They also made an impactful substitution, bringing in Rohit Sharma for Karn Sharma from Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- By 5.4 overs, they reached 50 runs off just 34 balls, with an extra run coming from extras.
- A quick timeout was called when Mumbai was at 55/1 after 6 overs, with RD Rickelton on 21 and WG Jacks on 7.
- As the match went on, Mumbai Indians kept the pace, reaching 100 runs in 10.4 overs after facing 65 balls, adding 3 extras.
- Their 3rd wicket partnership was on fire, scoring 50 runs in just 26 balls, with Jacks getting 25 and Yadav adding 26, plus an extra run.
- Another strategic timeout was taken at 128/4 after 14.3 overs, with NT Tilak Varma on 5.
- They pushed on and reached 150 runs in 16.3 overs, facing 100 balls, with an additional 5 runs from extras.
- Two key reviews took place in overs 17.1 and 17.5, but in both cases, the umpires sided with the opposing team after the challenge.
Where to Watch IPL 2025
JioHotstar: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports
Result
Mumbai Indians bagged two important points in Match 33 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Hardik Pandya leading the charge. The team’s solid teamwork and skill were the secret ingredients to their victory. The bowlers, spearheaded by Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and Will Jacks, kept Sunrisers Hyderabad to a manageable total of 162/5. It was a textbook example of disciplined cricket, with everyone pulling their weight and showing their determination to stay at the top of the standings.
