Mumbai Indians (MI) can’t just shrug off the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hammering as an off day at the office. For a franchise with five Indian Premier League (IPL) trophies, Mumbai has so many off days that it’s quite frankly baffling. Post their 5th title in 2020, MI have qualified for the Playoffs just twice and finished in last spot twice.
They have some of the biggest names in their team – Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah – but no result to show for it. Things haven’t been rosy since Hardik returned in 2024. Rumours of a rift inside the dressing room haven’t been proved, but something looks off-kilter from way away.
SRH take Bumrah on
Even after all of it, one thing was certain. That Bumrah will perform. He’s averaged under 20 in 3 seasons, and his economy has been under 7.50 in every year. But even he’s getting spared now. He’s taken 2 wickets in 8 matches. Against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Bumrah went for 54 runs in 4 overs.
He was hit for 5 sixes. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen hitting him is another thing, but when rather unknown Salil Arora deposits him over the boundary, you know something just isn’t right. Four bowlers bowled at least 3 overs for MI against SRH; of them all, Bumrah had the worst economy.
Some positives despite defeats
After several disappointments, the openers finally clicked for Mumbai. Ryan Rickelton smashed the fastest IPL hundred for MI and registered the highest score by an MI batter. Will Jacks’ inclusion was a real positive as well. Even Hardik Pandya impressed, with both bat and ball. Yet, they walk away with a 6-wicket defeat.
In the end, it’s about their auction strategy and bowling. Winning a trophy with Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, and Mayank Markande doesn’t look possible. Then you have big names like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who just haven’t done it for them. The former is out with an injury while the latter can’t buy a run.
SRH ace the chase
One can criticise MI for their bowling, but SRH were good. Travis Head had all the luck one could. He was dropped thrice, and there were several other half-chances that went his way. Abhishek Sharma looked in better control, but he fell just before scoring another fifty. He did take the Orange Cap home.
But it was Heinrich Klaasen who stole the show. He hit tennis forehands for shots. He hit reverse sweep six and went over the covers like it was nothing. Klaasen hasn’t played this well since the 2024 T20 World Cup. It was his vintage best. His unbeaten 65 off 30 was the reason why SRH won with ease.
Highest successful chase in IPL history
| Team | Target | Final Score | Overs | RPO | Opposition | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 265 | 265/4 | 18.5 | 14.24 | DC | Delhi | Apr 25, 2026 |
| PBKS | 262 | 262/2 | 18.4 | 14.03 | KKR | Eden Gardens | Apr 26, 2024 |
| SRH | 246 | 247/2 | 18.3 | 13.35 | PBKS | Hyderabad | Apr 12, 2025 |
| SRH | 244 | 249/4 | 18.4 | 13.34 | MI | Mumbai | Apr 29, 2026 |
| RCB | 228 | 230/4 | 18.4 | 12.32 | LSG | Lucknow | May 27, 2025 |
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