In a thrilling encounter at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Mumbai Indians showcased their batting prowess to secure a commanding seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing a modest target of 144, Mumbai sealed the chase in just 15.4 overs, finishing at 146 for 3.
Opting to bowl first, Mumbai’s bowling attack, led by the fiery Trent Boult, dismantled Sunrisers’ top order. Boult struck early, dismissing opener Travis Head for a golden duck and removing Abhishek Sharma (8) in quick succession. His disciplined spell yielded four wickets for 27 runs, leaving Sunrisers reeling at four down within the powerplay. Despite a valiant effort from Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed 71 off 44 balls with nine fours and two sixes, and a steady 43 from Abhinav Manohar, Sunrisers could only muster 143 for 8. Mumbai’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure, stifling any hopes of a late surge.
Mumbai’s chase was a masterclass in aggressive yet controlled batting. Captain Rohit Sharma set the tone with a scintillating 70 off 46 balls, blending elegance and power with eight boundaries and three towering sixes. His opening partner, Will Jacks, contributed a quickfire 22, laying a solid foundation. Suryakumar Yadav then took charge, unleashing an unbeaten 40 off just 19 balls, his explosive strokeplay ensuring Mumbai crossed the finish line with 26 balls to spare.
The victory underscored Mumbai’s dominance and bolstered their playoff aspirations, while Sunrisers were left grappling with yet another batting collapse. Boult’s early breakthroughs and Klaasen’s lone fight were the only bright spots for the hosts, who struggled to find momentum against a clinical Mumbai side.
This win reaffirms Mumbai Indians’ status as five-time champions, with their batting and bowling units firing in unison. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, the loss highlights the need for their top order to step up in crunch moments as the tournament progresses.
