Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), teetering on the brink of elimination, will host the confident Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 41 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH began their season with a thunderous 286/6 but have since lost steam, grappling with inconsistency and a spin unit that’s been the least effective in the league.
Mumbai, on the other hand, are peaking at the right time. Rohit Sharma has rediscovered his touch, Suryakumar Yadav looks ominous, and Jasprit Bumrah is bowling with fire. While SRH will bank on a true Uppal surface to resurrect their campaign, MI will look to maintain their surge with playoff spots up for grabs.
Match Details: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, Match 41, IPL 2025
Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports
Hyderabad Pitch Report
The Uppal surface is one of the flattest in the country — a run-feast awaits. Expect true bounce and plenty of sixes. Bowlers will need clever variations to survive, especially in the second innings under lights.
- Average Scores:
- First Innings: 230
Second Innings: 186
- First Innings: 230
Pace vs Spin at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
| Category | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w/5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 1519 | 2728 | 76 | 10.77 | 19.9 | 3/0 |
| Spinners | 751 | 1327 | 23 | 10.6 | 32.6 | 0/0 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Form: LWLWLL
SRH’s explosive starts have not been backed by middle-over consistency. Despite their high-ceiling players, the campaign has spiralled due toa lack of bowling penetration, particularly from their spinners. Their hope lies in the power-hitting duo of Head and Abhishek and a flat Uppal track to bring it all together.
Tactics & Matchups:
- Rohit Sharma has been dismissed 5 times by Cummins and 3 times by Shami in IPL.
- SRH’s spin unit has the fewest wickets (7) across teams in IPL 2025.
- Head + Abhishek average 81 in wins, just 18 in losses — a barometer of SRH’s fortunes.
Probable XII: SRH
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga
Mumbai Indians – Team Overview
Form: WLWLWW
MI have clicked into gear with Rohit back among the runs and SKY bringing his flair. Bumrah’s returns have helped steady the bowling in the death overs. MI’s challenge will be stifling SRH’s openers early and managing the middle-overs without Karn Sharma, unless he’s declared fit.
Tactics & Matchups:
- Trent Boult holds favorable matchups vs Abhishek (30 off 29, 2 dismissals) and Ishan Kishan (43 off 46, 3 dismissals).
- Suryakumar Yadav has struggled in Hyderabad – avg 14.25, SR 96.61.
- Klaasen, meanwhile, averages 54.3 at SR 185.95 at Uppal.
Probable XII: MI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar
SRH vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips
Wicket Keepers
- Heinrich Klaasen – Has bossed Hyderabad with power hitting and a phenomenal strike rate.
- Ryan Rickelton – Has looked solid, and might break through with a big score.
Batters
- Travis Head (C/VC) – SRH’s batting mainstay. Fearless on flat tracks.
- Suryakumar Yadav (C/VC) – In great touch, though a poor Hyderabad record lingers.
- Rohit Sharma – Back in form with 76* last game. Could anchor MI’s chase.
All-rounders
- Abhishek Sharma – Exploded for 141 in the last home game. Also bowls useful left-arm spin.
- Hardik Pandya – Versatile role; can impact both innings. Negative matchups a slight red flag.
- Will Jacks (C/VC) – Two wickets and solid runs in the reverse fixture.
Bowlers
- Pat Cummins – Strong MI matchups and can bat late. A multi-dimensional fantasy option.
- Eshan Malinga – Unique action and early wicket-taker. Has 4 wickets in 2 matches.
- Jasprit Bumrah – Back to his lethal best; strong PowerPlay and death impact.
SRH vs MI Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Options
- Travis Head – In terrific touch; can single-handedly swing games.
- Heinrich Klaasen – Outstanding home record, power-hitting threat.
- Will Jacks – Quiet but effective contributor in all phases.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Cummins/Shami vs Rohit – Old foes in a vital duel up top.
- Boult vs Abhishek/Ishan – MI’s chance to puncture SRH’s explosive starts.
- Bumrah vs Klaasen – The death overs battle of power vs precision.
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