Match Overview: Pressure on SRH as MI Arrives in Red-Hot Form
Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to take on Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians (MI) in match number 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
SRH have only managed two wins in seven matches so far. The team has struggled with inconsistency, particularly in the batting department. Despite having big names like Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, the lineup has failed to fire. The bowling unit hasn’t been much better, lacking the bite needed to defend totals. As a result, SRH finds itself in the lower half of the table.
Mumbai’s Comeback: Champions Regain Their Rhythm
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are coming into this game with strong momentum. After a poor start to the season, the five-time champions have bounced back with three consecutive wins. Their most recent victory — a nine-wicket thrashing of Chennai Super Kings while chasing 180 — was a dominant statement. MI finished the chase with over four overs to spare, signaling a confident return to form.
Pitch Report: Hyderabad is a Batting Paradise
The pitch at Hyderabad has proven to be a dream for batters this season. Four matches have already crossed the 240-run mark in just eight innings. Hyderabad is known for its high strike-rate and is the venue where the most sixes have been hit this season. Expect another high-scoring game.
Predicted Playing XIs: Probable Lineups for Both Sides
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI:
Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Sub: Vignesh Puthur
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted XI:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga
Impact Sub: Wiaan Mulder
Head-to-Head Record: Slight Edge to Mumbai
Out of the 24 encounters between these two teams, Mumbai Indians have won 14 times, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have taken 10 victories. MI holds a slight upper hand, and their current form only strengthens their position.
Weather Forecast: Hot Evening Ahead in Hyderabad
It’s expected to be a warm evening following a hot day in Hyderabad, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C. Heat could be a factor in player performance and strategy.
Where to Watch: Livestreaming & Broadcast
The SRH vs MI match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. For online viewers, the game will also be livestreamed on JioCinema and Hotstar.
Full Squads: Depth on Both Sides
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
Mumbai Indians Squad:
Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah(cricket betting app)