A classic Wankhede run-feast is on the cards as Mumbai Indians (MI) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 33 of IPL 2025 on Thursday night. Both teams are looking to climb the mid-table logjam and string together back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
While the Sharma vs Sharma tagline (Rohit vs Abhishek) has been the media focus, the real intrigue lies in whether this could finally be the game where IPL witnesses the elusive 300-run innings. With the small boundaries at Wankhede, flat pitch, lightning-quick outfield and explosive batting lineups on both sides, it’s not out of the question.
Match Details: MI vs SRH
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 33
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Another high-scoring Wankhede contest is expected. The surface remains true for batting, especially under lights. However, the new ball does offer early assistance to pacers — meaning early wickets could tilt the balance. Spinners will play a secondary role here.
Wankhede Pitch Stats (Since IPL 2024)
| Type | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Econ | SR | 4w/5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 1447 | 2405 | 85 | 9.97 | 17 | 4/1 |
| Spinners | 570 | 772 | 29 | 8.12 | 19.6 | 1/0 |
Average First Innings Score: 178
Average Second Innings Score: 156
Probable XIs: MI vs SRH
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat
Key Matchups to Watch
- Abhishek Sharma vs Bumrah: 10 runs off 17 balls, 2 dismissals – SR 58.82
- Abhishek vs Boult: 25 runs off 26 balls, 2 dismissals – SR 96.15
- Rohit vs Shami & Cummins: Averages under 22 against both
- Hardik vs Harshal & Shami: Both bowlers have dismissed him thrice in T20s
- Tilak Varma vs SRH: 146 runs in 4 innings, Avg 48.66
MI vs SRH Dream11 Team Prediction & Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers
- Heinrich Klaasen – Consistent starter, no negative matchups; plays spin well and has finishing potential
- Ishan Kishan – Loves batting at Wankhede Stadium and would have a point to prove vs his old team
Batters
- Travis Head (C/VC) – In great touch, flat pitch suits his strokeplay; has scored freely against MI bowlers
- Suryakumar Yadav (C/VC) – Dominates at Wankhede, scored a ton vs SRH here last year
- Tilak Varma (C/VC) – Outstanding record against SRH; left-hander who targets middle overs well
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya – Risky pick but potential impact player with bat and ball at home
Bowlers
- Jasprit Bumrah – Early wicket threat, especially vs SRH openers
- Trent Boult – Favourable matchups vs left-handers, strikes early in Powerplay
- Pat Cummins (C/VC) – Can be a surprise package with both bat and ball; decent record at Wankhede
- Mohammed Shami – Loves the Wankhede pitch: 16 wickets in 10 games
- Harshal Patel – In form, strong H2H vs Rohit & Hardik, coming off a four-fer
Captaincy Picks
- Suryakumar Yadav – Loves playing at home, big score overdue
- Travis Head – In form, excellent against pace, minimal risk pick
- Pat Cummins – Value C/VC pick with all-round impact potential
- Tilak Varma – Proven vs SRH, middle overs dominator
Stats to Note
- MI lead 13-10 in overall H2H and 6-2 at Wankhede
- SRH have the lowest wicket/match ratio and worst ER in IPL 2025
- MI have taken the most wickets this season (47), despite playing fewer games
- Karn Sharma won only his second IPL POTM award this week – the last also came with MI in 2017
