The 41st match of the IPL 2025 will witness Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locking horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 PM IST. This encounter promises high stakes and even higher intensity, especially with SRH on the verge of elimination and MI eyeing a playoff berth.
Match Details
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Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, Match 41, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Live Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
Team Overviews
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
The 2024 runners-up have failed to find their rhythm this season. With five losses in seven games, they sit ninth on the points table and are staring at an early exit. Their most recent loss came against the same opposition – Mumbai Indians – by four wickets, adding further pressure. With only six league games remaining, every match is a virtual knockout for Pat Cummins and his men. SRH will need a perfect run from here to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
In contrast, MI have recovered well from a shaky start. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, they have now secured four wins and sit sixth in the standings. The team has hit a winning streak, bagging three consecutive victories. MI’s recent form, coupled with a balanced squad, makes them strong contenders for a top-four finish.
Pitch Report: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The Hyderabad pitch has transformed into a batting paradise in IPL 2025. Teams have regularly crossed the 200-run mark, thanks to the flat surface and fast outfield. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to dry out, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. While dew plays a role in the second innings, the trend this season shows that batting first has been more successful, with three out of four games won by the team setting a target.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 24
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MI Wins: 13
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SRH Wins: 10
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Tied: 1
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No Result: 0
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First Match: April 30, 2013
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Last Match: April 17, 2025 (MI won by 4 wickets)
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
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Travis Head
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Abhishek Sharma
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Ishan Kishan
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
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Aniket Verma
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Pat Cummins (c)
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Harshal Patel
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Zeeshan Ansari
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Mohammed Shami
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Eshan Malinga
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Impact Player: Rahul Chahar
Mumbai Indians (MI):
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Ryan Rickelton (wk)
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Will Jacks
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Tilak Varma
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Hardik Pandya (c)
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Naman Dhir
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Mitchell Santner
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Deepak Chahar
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Trent Boult
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Ashwani Kumar
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Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Key Players to Watch
Travis Head (SRH)
The in-form Australian opener has scored 242 runs in 7 matches, making him SRH’s leading scorer. With two fifties already, he is vital at the top and could be the deciding factor if Hyderabad are to post a big total.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
Bumrah has quietly made an impact in his return, taking 4 wickets in 4 matches, including a tidy 1/21 against SRH in their previous meeting. He will again be key in restricting SRH’s explosive batting.
Probable Match Scenarios
Scenario 1:
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SRH win toss and bat first
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Powerplay Score: 75-85
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Total: 215-230
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Result: SRH win the match
Scenario 2:
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MI win toss and bat first
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Powerplay Score: 65-75
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Total: 230-245
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Result: MI win the match
Match Prediction
Given the nature of the Hyderabad pitch and recent match trends, the team batting first holds the edge. Both teams have explosive batters and quality bowlers, but SRH’s desperation might just push them to a breakthrough win. However, MI’s current momentum makes them formidable.
Prediction: Team batting first to win.
If MI bat first – Mumbai likely to win.
If SRH bat first and Travis Head fires – Hyderabad might pull off an upset.
