SRH vs MI Highlights: Mumbai Indians outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad with a clinical seven-wicket victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, climbing to third in the IPL 2025 standings.

This mid-season showdown had high stakes—especially for SRH, who came in with just two wins from seven games. Despite featuring big names, Hyderabad's campaign has lacked rhythm, with batting inconsistencies and a bowling attack that’s struggled, especially on slower tracks. Their recent four-wicket loss to MI underscored those issues.

Back on home soil, SRH were banking on the big-hitting Abhishek Sharma, who earlier posted the tournament’s highest score (141), and Travis Head, who was due for a major innings. But things didn’t quite go to plan.

Put in to bat on a sluggish pitch, Hyderabad had a disastrous start, losing their top three with only 13 runs on the board. Heinrich Klaasen and impact sub Abhinav Manohar revived the innings with a gritty 99-run stand. Klaasen scored a fighting fifty while Manohar chipped in with a steady 43. Despite the rescue act, SRH only managed 143 — a below-par total. MI’s bowlers, especially Trent Boult (4 wickets) and Deepak Chahar (2 wickets), did well to apply pressure throughout.

Boult Bags Player of the Match

Trent Boult, named Player of the Match, stuck to basics and let the pitch do the talking. Praising Chahar for holding things down from the other end, Boult highlighted the team’s focus on keeping it simple and building pressure. “Sometimes, you just need to hit the wicket and back your swing,” he said post-match.

Mumbai's Top Order Delivers Again

Mumbai Indians didn’t waste time chasing. After losing Ryan Rickelton early, Rohit Sharma led from the front with another fluent fifty, combining with Will Jacks (promoted to No. 3) for a 56-run partnership. Even after Jacks fell, MI had already crossed the halfway mark.

Suryakumar Yadav continued his strong form, sealing the win with a stylish flurry, including a massive six and a cheeky sweep for four. SKY credited Rohit for easing the pressure, and praised the team's positive approach and momentum, saying, “Winning four in a row feels special.”

Captain’s Corner

MI skipper Hardik Pandya praised the all-round performance and said the side is beginning to click together. “Captaincy is instinctive,” he added, referencing his tactical decision to bowl Chahar early. He also acknowledged there’s still room to improve.

On the flip side, SRH captain Pat Cummins admitted the batting collapse hurt them early on. “After losing early wickets, we just couldn’t build,” he said. “T20’s all about momentum, and we haven’t been able to find ours.”

Table Turns for SRH

This loss leaves SRH in a tough spot—six defeats in eight games mean they must win all their remaining matches to stay in playoff contention. Meanwhile, MI’s back-to-back dominant wins, including a recent hammering of CSK, have boosted their net run rate and playoff hopes.

Match Moments: The Final Stretch

• Rohit Sharma was dismissed on 51, trying to go big against Eshan Malinga, but by then, MI were well ahead.
   
• Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma wrapped things up comfortably, with SKY finishing in style — a dropped catch that turned into a boundary and a majestic sweep over mid-wicket.
   
• MI reached the target with ease, showcasing composure and control.
   

What’s Next?

The IPL rolls on with another cracking fixture as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB are on a high, while RR are desperate to bounce back. Catch the action on Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 PM IST.