The Wankhede Stadium is all set to host a crucial IPL 2025 clash between two struggling heavyweights – Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – on Thursday, April 17. With both teams finding themselves in a precarious position on the points table, this match could be a turning point in their playoff hopes.
Match Details
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Match: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 33
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Live Broadcast: JioStar Network & JioHotstar (App & Website)
Current Form & Overview
Mumbai Indians (MI), under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, have shown flashes of brilliance but remain inconsistent. With 2 wins from 6 matches, they sit at 7th position. Their recent win over Delhi Capitals at the Kotla has given them some momentum, but they’ll need to string together more victories to climb the table.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins, are also in a similar boat. With 2 wins from 6 games, they are placed 9th, just behind MI due to net run rate. However, their massive run chase against Punjab Kings has reminded everyone of their explosive potential.
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium
Wankhede is traditionally known for its batting-friendly surface. High scores and successful chases are common here due to the even bounce and short boundaries. Although the previous game here was won by the team defending the total, batters enjoyed the conditions as the wicket improved in the second innings. Expect another high-scoring affair where chasing might offer a slight advantage.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches Played: 23
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Mumbai Indians Wins: 13
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Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 10
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First Match: May 01, 2013 – SRH won
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Last Match: May 06, 2024 – MI won
The head-to-head record slightly favours Mumbai Indians, but the gap isn’t too wide, indicating a well-matched rivalry.
Key Players to Watch
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Jasprit Bumrah (MI): With conditions favoring swing and bounce, Bumrah’s early overs could be crucial.
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Back to form, SKY can take the game away in a matter of overs.
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Pat Cummins (SRH): The leader with both ball and strategy, Cummins’ impact in middle overs could be game-defining.
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Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): His finishing skills and explosive hitting make him a key player in the death overs.
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Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma (SRH): The duo at the top can give SRH a flying start.
Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma / Ashwani Kumar
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat.
Impact Player: Abhinav Manohar / Eshan Malinga
Probable Scenarios
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If SRH Bat First: They’ll need to aim for 190+ considering Wankhede’s chasing advantage.
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If MI Bat First: Expect aggressive powerplay from Rickelton and Jacks. Bumrah and Boult will aim to defend any total over 180.
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Chasing Advantage: The toss could play a huge role. The team batting second will be in a better position, especially with dew possibly coming in.
Match Prediction
This is a must-win game for both sides. MI will have the home advantage and a slightly more settled lineup. However, SRH’s explosive top order and recent chase heroics make them dangerous opponents.
Prediction:
Mumbai Indians are slight favourites at home, but if SRH’s top order clicks, we could see another thriller. Expect a high-scoring game with the result likely to be decided in the last few overs.
Toss Winner: Team winning the toss likely to bowl
Match Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians (51%) – but only just!
