In a thrilling contest at the Wankhede, Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 33 of IPL 2025, chasing down the 163-run target with 11 balls to spare.

SRH Innings:

The Sunrisers Hyderabad batters achieved 162/5 when the Mumbai Indians selected to field first. The innings' top score belonged to Abhishek Sharma, who made a graceful 40 runs from 28 deliveries. Travis Head hit 28 runs from 29 balls, and Heinrich Klaasen scored 37 runs during their knock of 37 balls. The bowlers from Mumbai Indians managed restraint throughout the match—Will Jacks took 2 wickets while giving away only 14 runs in his 3 overs, followed by Jasprit Bumrah with 1 wicket and 21 runs in 4 overs and Trent Boult, who ended up with 1 wicket, conceding 29 runs.

MI Innings:

The Mumbai Indians batters achieved 166 runs for six wickets during their 18.1-over innings. Following a successful bowling display, Will Jacks provided the team with 36 crucial runs against Gujarat Titans in 26 balls. The crucial innings by Ryan Rickelton delivered thirty-one runs from 23 balls for the Mumbai Indians, while Suryakumar Yadav completed his handcrafted innings of twenty-six off 15 explosive deliveries. During SRH's match, SRH captain Pat Cummins maintained an intense rivalry with the opposition by collecting 3 wickets with 26 runs conceded from his four-over stint. Harshal Patel threw one wicket for 31 runs, and Eshan Malinga gave up 36 runs as they tried but failed to stop the eventual defeat.

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MI vs SRH: Post Match Reactions

Pat Cummins (SRH Captain): The team scored 162 runs, which he considered slightly short of expected against the challenging track conditions. The smart bowling performance of MI kept the batters from hitting effectively. The team faced numerous difficulties during defense because they had managed their attack well. The team decided to replace Rahul Chahar in the lineup as an impact player to find wicket-taking opportunities. Admitted that play has not worked out as expected in away matches while looking forward to upcoming matches during their brief break.

Ryan Rickelton (MI): Happy about his batting contribution yet determined to score a monumental hit. He talked about Indian field conditions, which present a learning opportunity for him. The recall process provoked his sense of humor, so he offered Klaasen a drink as compensation. Obtained support while completing the contest from everybody and taking advantage of this special opportunity.

Hardik Pandya (MI Captain): The captain commended the bowling performers for maintaining straightforward yet successful planning. Slower balls and yorkers proved to be successful variations for their strategy. Appreciated Will Jacks for his all-around performance. The captain stressed both mental stability throughout the pursuit and the need to avoid frantic behavior. We will face the upcoming game against the Dubai Premier League on Sunday.

Will Jacks (Player of the Match): The beginning of his season had proved challenging, along with his dropped catch during match play. He now felt at ease and pleased after displaying excellent performance in all aspects of the game. The team continues learning from the Mumbai Indians' powerful squad with the hope of establishing continuous performance. The player seeks the opportunity to help the team from any available position.

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Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Match Scorecard

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 162/5 (20 Overs)

Mumbai Indians – 166/6 (18.1 Overs)