Mumbai Indians (MI) outplayed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a thrilling IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium on April 17, 2025. MI’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, cleverly used the slow pitch to restrict SRH to 162 for 5. Their innovative use of slower balls and yorkers kept SRH’s explosive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, in check. According to ESPN Cricinfo, MI’s bowlers bowled 14 of their first 18 balls on a good length or shorter, creating pressure early.
SRH’s powerplay score of 46 for 0 was their lowest wicketless powerplay since 2022. MI chased the target comfortably, finishing at 166 for 6 with 11 balls to spare. Will Jacks shone with 2 wickets and 36 runs, earning praise from BBC Sport. This win marked MI’s third victory in IPL 2025, showcasing their bowling tricks and batting depth. The match highlighted MI’s ability to adapt and dominate on a tough pitch like that in Harare.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard, 33rd Match at Mumbai, IPL, Apr 17 2025
33rd Match (N), Wankhede, April 17, 2025, Indian Premier League
Sunrisers Hyderabad  –  162/5        |       Mumbai Indians     (18.1/20 ov, T:163) 166/6
MI won by 4 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
Sunrisers Hyderabad  (20 ovs maximum)
Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Abhishek SharmaÂ
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c sub (RA Bawa) b Pandya | 40 | 28 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 142.85 | ||
Travis HeadÂ
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c Santner b Jacks | 28 | 29 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 96.55 | ||
Ishan KishanÂ
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st †Rickelton b Jacks | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
Nitish Kumar ReddyÂ
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c Tilak Varma b Boult | 19 | 21 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 90.47 | ||
Heinrich Klaasen â€
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b Bumrah | 37 | 28 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 132.14 | ||
Aniket VermaÂ
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not out | 18 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 225.00 | ||
Pat Cummins (c)
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not out | 8 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 | ||
Extras | (b 1, nb 1, w 8) | 10 | |||||||
Total |
20 Ov (RR: 8.10)
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162/5 | |||||||
Did not bat:Â Harshal Patel,Â
Mohammed Shami,Â
Zeeshan Ansari,Â
Eshan MalingaÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-59 (Abhishek Sharma, 7.3 ov), 2-68 (Ishan Kishan, 8.4 ov), 3-82 (Travis Head, 11.1 ov), 4-113 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 16.4 ov), 5-136 (Heinrich Klaasen, 18.1 ov) • DRS
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Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Deepak Chahar
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4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Trent Boult
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4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Jasprit Bumrah
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4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Will Jacks
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3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.66 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Hardik Pandya
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4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Mitchell Santner
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1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mumbai Indians  (T: 163 runs from 20 ovs)
Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Ryan Rickelton â€
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c Head b Patel | 31 | 23 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 134.78 | ||
Rohit SharmaÂ
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c Head b Cummins | 26 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 162.50 | ||
Will JacksÂ
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c Zeeshan Ansari b Cummins | 36 | 26 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 138.46 | ||
Suryakumar YadavÂ
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c Zeeshan Ansari b Cummins | 26 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 173.33 | ||
Tilak VarmaÂ
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not out | 21 | 17 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 123.52 | ||
Hardik Pandya (c)
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c Ishan Kishan b Malinga | 21 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 233.33 | ||
Naman DhirÂ
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lbw b Malinga | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
Mitchell SantnerÂ
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not out | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
Extras | (lb 1, nb 1, w 3) | 5 | |||||||
Total |
18.1 Ov (RR: 9.13)
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166/6 | |||||||
Did not bat:Â Deepak Chahar,Â
Trent Boult,Â
Jasprit BumrahÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-32 (Rohit Sharma, 3.5 ov), 2-69 (Ryan Rickelton, 7.5 ov), 3-121 (Suryakumar Yadav, 12.4 ov), 4-128 (Will Jacks, 14.3 ov), 5-162 (Hardik Pandya, 17.2 ov), 6-162 (Naman Dhir, 17.5 ov) • DRS
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Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Mohammed Shami
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3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Pat Cummins
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4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Eshan Malinga
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4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Zeeshan Ansari
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3.1 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.05 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Harshal Patel
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3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rahul Chahar
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1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Key Points of Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings
Event Type | Details |
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Powerplay | Overs 0.1 – 6.0: 46/0 (Mandatory) |
Milestone | 50 runs in 6.3 overs (39 balls), Extras: 3 |
Partnership | 1st Wicket: 50 runs (Abhishek 36, Head 13, Ex 3) |
Timeout | Strategic Timeout: 68/2 in 8.4 overs (Head 22) |
Timeout | Strategic Timeout: 95/3 in 14.0 overs (Nitish Reddy 14, Klaasen 4) |
Milestone | 100 runs in 14.2 overs (87 balls), Extras: 7 |
DRS Review | 15.4 overs: MI challenged wide (Klaasen) – Struck down |
DRS Review | 18.6 overs: SRH challenged wide (Cummins) – Struck down |
Running Error | 19.1 overs: 1 run short – Aniket Verma |
Milestone | 150 runs in 19.3 overs (118 balls), Extras: 9 |
Innings Break | 162/5 in 20.0 overs (AU Verma 18*, PJ Cummins 8*) |
Key Points – Mumbai Indians Innings
Event Type | Details |
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Powerplay | Overs 0.1 – 6.0: 55/1 (Mandatory) |
Impact Sub | Rohit Sharma in for Karn Sharma (SRH innings, 19.6 ov) |
Milestone | 50 runs in 5.4 overs (34 balls), Extras: 1 |
Timeout | Strategic Timeout: 55/1 in 6.0 overs (Rickelton 21, Jacks 7) |
Impact Sub | Rahul Chahar in for M. Shami (MI innings, 6.6 ov) |
Milestone | 100 runs in 10.4 overs (65 balls), Extras: 3 |
Partnership | 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 26 balls (Jacks 25, Suryakumar 26, Ex 1) |
Timeout | Strategic Timeout: 128/4 in 14.3 overs (Tilak Varma 5) |
Milestone | 150 runs in 16.3 overs (100 balls), Extras: 5 |
DRS Review | 17.1 overs: MI challenged no-ball (Tilak Varma) – Struck down |
DRS Review | 17.5 overs: MI challenged wicket (Naman Dhir) – Struck down |
Match Analysis – MI’s Pace Bowlers Set the Tone Early
MI’s opening bowlers, Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult, surprised SRH with their approach. They bowled just three full deliveries in the first three overs. As per ESPN Cricinfo, 14 of MI’s first 18 balls were short or reasonable. This tactic countered SRH’s aggressive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. Chahar’s first ball got an edge, but Will Jacks dropped it at slip. Boult’s tight lines forced Head to mistime shots like South Africa did against New Zealand.
The tacky pitch made stroke-play tough, says Cricbuzz. SRH managed only 22 for 0 in three overs. Chahar created two near-chances, frustrating SRH’s batters. MI’s plan to avoid a swing worked brilliantly. They set a defensive tone early in the power play. This approach limited SRH’s scoring options. Head and Abhishek struggled to find the rhythm. MI’s bowlers showed innovative thinking on a slow surface like Zimbabwe did against India.
Bumrah’s Cutters Stifle Travishek
Jasprit Bumrah entered in the fourth over and changed the game. He bowled fast off-cutters, denying SRH’s openers easy runs. According to Aajtak Sports, Bumrah conceded just one boundary in his four overs. His first over included an off-cutter that Abhishek missed completely. Bumrah mixed yorkers with cutters, keeping batters guessing.
Travis Head faced 15 not-in-control shots in the powerplay, per ESPN Cricinfo. Abhishek couldn’t time his aggressive shots either. Bumrah’s spell read 4-0-23-1, exceptional on a small ground. His cutters gripped the tacky pitch, slowing SRH’s momentum. SRH scored 46 for 0 in the powerplay, their lowest since 2022. Bumrah’s skill ensured Travishek stayed on a leash. His bowling set up MI’s dominance. This performance highlighted his world-class ability like that of a godfather of cricket.
Jacks Offspin Turns the Tide
Will Jacks emerged as MI’s surprise weapon with his offspin. He bowled three overs, taking 2 for 14, per BBC Sports. Jacks targeted SRH’s left-handed top order, including Head and Ishan Kishan. His sharp-turning offbreak stumped Kishan in the ninth over. He fell for 28 off 29, caught at long-off like he did in the semi-final against India.
As per Cricbuzz, Jacks’ grip and turn troubled SRH’s batters. His three overs allowed the Mumbai Indians to delay their Impact Player. SRH struggled to hit the ground, says Wikipedia. Jack’s spell broke the 59-run opening stand. His bowling rewarded MI’s early pressure. Jacks also scored 36 off 26, boosting MI’s chase. His all-around show was match-defining. This effort showcased Jacks’ growing IPL impact.
SRH’s Powerplay Struggles
SRH’s openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, relied on luck but lacked fluency. Abhishek’s first-ball edge burst through Jacks’ hands at slip. Head’s uppish flick fell short of midwicket, per ESPN Cricinfo. SRH scored 46 for 0 in the powerplay, their lowest since 2022. The tacky pitch made shots tough, says Cricbuzz. MI’s bowlers used slower balls to create 15 not-in-control shots.
Abhishek hit three fours in Chahar’s third over but often mistimed them. Head struggled, scoring 28 off 29 balls. As per BBC Sports, SRH’s openers couldn’t dominate like last season. MI’s tight bowling forced errors. The power play set a low-scoring tone. SRH’s luck didn’t translate into runs. This phase proved costly for SRH.
MI’s Smart Batting Chase
MI chased 162 with ease, finishing at 166 for 6. Will Jacks scored 36 off 26, per ESPN Cricinfo. Suryakumar Yadav added 27, forming a 52-run stand. Rohit Sharma’s quick cameo gave early impetus. Ryan Rickelton’s 31 included three fours, says Cricbuzz. Hardik Pandya’s 28 not out sealed the deal.
MI benefited from dew, easing the chase. SRH’s bowlers, led by Pat Cummins (3-26), fought back. Eshan Malinga took 2 for 36, per Aajtak Sports. MI’s batters targeted legspinners, hitting four sixes. The chase was completed in 18.1 overs. MI’s depth shone through despite small boundaries. Their brilliant batting ensured a four-wicket win. This victory marked MI’s third in IPL 2025.
SRH’s Late Surge Falls Short
Heinrich Klaasen tried to lift SRH with a late surge. He scored 37, hitting two sixes, per ESPN Cricinfo. Aniket Verma and Pat Cummins added three more sixes. SRH’s last three overs yielded 47 runs, says Cricbuzz. MI’s bowlers bowled seven full-tosses, aiding SRH’s charge. Bumrah’s low full-toss dismissed Klaasen, limiting damage. The 18th and 20th overs brought 21 and 22 runs. Klaasen’s cover drives showed skill, per BBC Sports. SRH reached 162 for 5, a below-par total. The tacky pitch reduced shot value, says Wikipedia. MI’s tight death bowling contained SRH. Klaasen’s effort couldn’t overcome early struggles. This late push wasn’t enough for SRH.
Hardik’s Captaincy Shines
Hardik Pandya’s captaincy was spot-on, guiding MI to victory. He used Bumrah for two powerplay overs, per ESPN Cricinfo. Jacks’ early introduction broke SRH’s momentum. Hardik bowled despite a shin niggle, taking 1 for 34. His slower-ball strategy worked, says Cricbuzz. MI delayed their Impact Player, preserving batting depth. Hardik’s 28 not out finished the chase. As per Aajtak Sports, his yorker execution was key. The tacky pitch suited MI’s plans, per BBC Sports. Hardik mixed slower balls and yorkers smartly. His leadership ensured MI’s third win. This match highlighted his tactical acumen. MI’s bowlers followed Hardik’s clear plan.
Conclusion: MI’s Bowling Masterclass Secures Win
Mumbai Indians showcased a bowling masterclass to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Their pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, used slower balls and yorkers to restrict SRH to 162 for 5. Will Jacks’ offspin and 36 runs proved crucial, per ESPN Cricinfo. MI’s chase was smooth, with contributions from Suryakumar, Hardik, and Rickelton.
The tacky Wankhede pitch didn’t favour SRH’s aggressive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, says Cricbuzz. MI’s innovative tactics and execution earned their third win. As per BBC Sports, MI’s ability to read conditions was key. SRH’s late surge by Klaasen couldn’t overcome early pressure. This match showed MI’s bowling depth and batting strength. Their four-wicket victory with 11 balls left boosted their IPL 2025 campaign. MI’s dominance on a tough pitch underlined their title contender status.