Match Overview: MI vs SRH – April 17, 2025, Wankhede
In an electric night at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 33 of IPL 2025. This victory gave MI much-needed momentum as they push forward in the tournament.
Toss & Strategy
Mumbai Indians captain won the toss and chose to bowl first, banking on their strength in chasing under the lights at Wankhede — a decision that paid off well.
First Innings – SRH Score 162/5
SRH started steadily, thanks to Abhishek Sharma, who top-scored with a fluent 40 runs. The middle order was held together by Heinrich Klaasen, who played a composed knock of 37 off 28 balls, rotating strike and picking boundaries at key moments.
Late cameos from Aniket Verma (18* off 8) and Pat Cummins (8* off 4) gave the Sunrisers a competitive finish. However, MI’s bowlers — especially Will Jacks — kept things under control, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 3 overs.
SRH Final Score: 162/5 in 20 overs
Second Innings – MI Chase with Grit
Mumbai’s reply was steady and smart. Will Jacks, already impressive with the ball, came back with the bat to score 36 off 26 balls, anchoring the top order. Ryan Rickelton added a handy 31 runs, keeping the chase on track.
A power-packed cameo by Hardik Pandya (21 off just 9 balls) swung the momentum further in MI’s favor. Despite a small stumble in the 18th over, MI crossed the finish line in 18.1 overs, ending the innings at 166/6.
Key Performers
- Will Jacks (MI): 2/14 (3 overs) & 36 runs
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 40 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): 37 runs
- Pat Cummins (SRH): 3/26 (4 overs)
Turning Point of the Match
A controversial moment turned into a crucial turning point — SRH believed they had dismissed Rickelton with a stumping by Klaasen. But replays showed Klaasen’s gloves were marginally in front of the stumps, resulting in a no-ball. That moment allowed Rickelton to continue and MI to maintain momentum.
Points Table Impact
This win helps Mumbai Indians climb up the IPL 2025 table, showing signs of a solid comeback. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, this loss is a setback they’ll need to recover from quickly as they eye playoff contention.
As of April 17, 2025, following Mumbai Indians’ (MI) four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 33 of IPL 2025, the updated points table is as follows:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | +0.744 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.081 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.672 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.172 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.086 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.547 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.239 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.714 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.217 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.276 |
What’s Next?
- Mumbai Indians will next face Gujarat Titans on April 21, 2025.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 20, 2025 — a high-stakes match for both teams.
Final Thoughts
This was a match that had everything — pressure moments, brilliant spells, power-hitting, and a touch of drama. MI showed composure under pressure, with Will Jacks’ all-round brilliance standing out. SRH, while competitive, will rue missed chances and need to tighten their fielding and finishing.
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