IPL 2025 Updates: MI crush SRH by 7 wickets

 Wed, 23 April 2025
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23:02

Rohit, Boult star in win

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MI 146-3 (15.4 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard



Muumbai Indians defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their IPL match in Hyderabad.

Rohit struck a 46-ball 70 to lead MI to a comfortable win with 26 balls to spare. 

MI now jump to third on the points table.


Zeeshan is back in the attack and Varma takes a single off the first ball of the over before Surya slog sweeps the ball for a four.

A dot later, Surya brings up the winning runs with a four as Nitish Reddy puts down the catch and MI win by 7 wickets. 


Varma is the new man in and he takes a single to get off the mark before Surya ends the over with a six over deep square leg as he flicks the ball. A wicket and 16 come off the over.


23 needed off 16 now as Eshan Malinga continues and Rohit starts the over with a single.

A wide later, Surya smashes the full toss for a six!

He then takes a single to third man.

Malinga then gets some reverse swing and Rohit is cramped as he flicks the full toss, only to be caught at mid-wicket and he is out for 70 off 46.
22:47

Rohit takes on the bowling



MI 121-2 (14 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard


Harshal back in the attack and he starts with offering width and Rohit creams the ball through the off side for a four.

Rohit hammers two more fours in the over as 15 come off it.



Malinga back in the attack and Surya starts the over with a four as he plays an aggressive front foot flick for 4 runs towards Deep Backward Square Leg.

A dot later, he hits a couple to third man.

Three dots to end the over as 6 come off it. 


22:32

MI racing to victory

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MI 100-2 (12 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard


Zeeshan continues and Surya starts the over with a single.

Rohit then plays a reverse sweep and hits it for a four to third man.

Rohit then takes a single to backward point.

Surya then sweeps the next ball for a four through square leg.

Slighthy wide on the off side next and Surya punches it through point for a four.

A single to end the over as 15 come off it.


Cummins is back in the attack and after a dot, Cummins give a lot of width next ball and Rohit slaps it through sweeper cover where the fielder puts in the slide only to be unable to stop it and that is four.

Rohit then takes a single to bring up his 50.

Surya then takes a single before Rohit plays two dots as 6 come off the over.
22:32

MI racing to victory

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MI 100-2 (12 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard


Zeeshan continues and Surya starts the over with a single.

Rohit then plays a reverse sweep and hits it for a four to third man.

Rohit then takes a single to backward point.

Surya then sweeps the next ball for a four through square leg.

Slighthy wide on the off side next and Surya punches it through point for a four.

A single to end the over as 15 come off it.


Cummins is back in the attack and after a dot, Cummins give a lot of width next ball and Rohit slaps it through sweeper cover where the fielder puts in the slide only to be unable to stop it and that is four.

Rohit then takes a single to bring up his 50.

Surya then takes a single before Rohit plays two dots as 6 come off the over.
22:25

MI lose 2nd wicket

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MI 79-2 (10 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard


Suryakumar Yadav is the new man in and he is off the mark in a jiffy with a single.

Two dots later, Rohit takes a single to end the over as a wicket and 3 runs come off it. 


Ansari continues and Rohit plays the ball to mid-wicket for a single to start the over.

A flighted ball next and Jacks looks to go straight down the ground only to be caught at long on and he is out for 22 off 19.



Unadkat is back in the attack and Rohit and Jacks start the over with two singles before a dot.

Rohit then pulls the ball past deep square leg for a four.

A single past backward point for a single before a dot to end the over as 7 come off it.
22:14

Rohit takes on the bowling



MI 69-1 (8 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard


Leggie Ansari is in the attack now and after a dot, Rohit plays against the turn and slogs it over cow corner for a six!

Rohit then comes down the track and drives the ball to sweeper cover for a single.

Fuller and Jacks plays it down for a dot.

Jacks then sweeps the ball to backward square leg for a single.

Rohit then punches the ball to sweeper cover for a single as 9 come off it.


Harshal continues and Jacks and Rohit take three singles before Rohit is beaten on the outside edge.

Another dot later, Rohit plays the ball to mid-wicket for a single as 4 come off it.
22:07

Rohit on a roll

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MI 56-1 (6 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard


Eshan Malinga in the attack now and Jacks hammers the length ball through extra cover for a four.

Slower ball next and the full toss is smashed through the off side for a four.

A dot later, Jacks and Rohit take a single each off the next two balls.

Jacks then flicks the ball to mid-wicket for single as 11 come off it. 



Harshal in the attack now and he bowls splendidly to give just two runs in the over.
21:57

MI start to put feet on accelerator

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MI 43-1 (4 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard

Unadkat continues and Rohit clobbers him for a six and a four as 13 come off it.


Cummins continues and after a dot, Rohit pulls the ball over deep mid wicket for his first maximum.

Next ball is into his pads and Rohit swipes it past the keeper for a four.

A single and a dot later, Jacks hits a six over cow corner as 17 come off it.
21:51

Rickelton is out for 11


MI 13-1 (2 ovs) vs SRH 143-8  | Scorecard

Jacks is the new man in and he plays two dots as a wicket and 5 runs come off it.

Unadkat opens at the other end and Rohit takes a single first ball of the over before Rickelton cuts the ball for a four through backward  point.

He is out next ball as he hands a catch to the bowler on his follow through and Rickelton is out for 11.


Rohit and Rickelton come out to bat and Cummins opens the attack. After a dot, the latter is off the mark with a four through covers.

The batters then rotate the strike as 8 come off it.


21:23

Klaasen, Manohar lead SRH counter; Boult takes 4 wkts

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SRH 143-8 (20 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Sunrisers Hyderabad put on 143 for 8 against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Klaasen scored a superb half-ton while Manohar played an able ally and together they put on the rescue act with a 99-run stand off just 55 balls.

SRH hammered 53 runs in the last 5 overs.

Boult finished with a four wicket haul. 


Harshal is the new man in and he gets a single to backward point.

Cummins is bowled off the final ball of the over and the innings and SRH finish with 143 for 8 in their 20 overs.


Cummins is the new man in.

Boult is back in the attack to bowl the final over and Manohar starts the over with a six over long-off.

Manohar and Cummins then take a single each. Boult then bowls it full and at the stumps, Manohar plays on the yorker ball  and it clatters into the stumps and he is out for 43 off 37. 

Bumrah back in the attack and after a dot, Surya puts down Manohar and the batters take a couple.

A yorker next and the batter jams it out for a single.

Klaasen then takes a couple to mid-wicket before a low full toss is reverse  scoops it over short third man for a six!

Full toss next and Klaasen is out next ball as Bumrah gets his 300th T20 wicket.
21:08

Can they get to 150?

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SRH 123-5 (18 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Pandya back in the attack and after Manohar is beaten on the inside edge, he smashes the next ball over long-off for a six as the ball is in the slot.

Manohar then takes a single to long off.

Klaasen then takes a tight single and survives a run-out chance.

Full and wide and Manohar creams it through covers for a four! A single to end the over as 13 come off it.





Rohit comes as Impact Sub and he replaces Vignesh Puthur.

Bumrah continues and Manohar plays the short ball for a one-handed pull to backwards square leg for a four.

A single later, Klaasen chips the ball over the infield for a four.

Two singles and a dot to end the over as 11 come off it.
20:58

Klaasen-Manohar put on 50-run stand

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SRH 99-5 (16 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Santner continues and Manohar and Klaasen take three singles before Klaasen hammers the ball down the ground for a four.

Klaasen then takes a single before Manohar takes a single to end the over as 9 come off it.


Boult is back in the attack and Klaasen starts the over with a four as he flicks the low full toss through mid-wicket for a four to bring up the 50-run stand.

A wide later, Klaasen brings up his 50 with a single to deep mid-wicket.

A dot later, Manohar and Boult take three singles as 9 come off it.
20:48

SRH searching tor runs

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SRH 81-5 (14 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Santner is back in the attack and after a dot, Manohar and Klaasen take a single off each off the next two balls.

A dot later, Manohar flicks the ball to the leg side for a single.

A single to end the over as 4 come off it. 




With 8 overs left, can SRH make at least 150 runs? 

Bumrah is back in the attack and Klaasen starts the over with a single.

Fuller ball on the off stump and Manohar goes big and smashes a six over extra cover.

Three dots later, he takes a single to end the over as 8 come off the over. 
20:37

Hammers Pandya for 16 runs

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69-5 (12 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Santner is back in the attack and Klaasen starts the over with a single.

Manohar then plays out five dots as just a single comes off it. 



Pandya continues and he starts the over with a wide. 

Klaasen then clobbers three fours in the over as 16 come off it.
20:32

Klaasen takes on Puthur

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52-5 (10 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Leggie Puthur is in the attack now and Klaasen smashes him for a six and two fours as 15 come off the over. 


Impact Sub Abhinav Manohar is the new man in and Head is out. 

A dot later, Manohar and Klaasen take a single each as a wicket and two runs come off it. 


Hardik Pandya in the attack now and he starts the over with a bouncer. 

Another short ball later, Verma comes down to play the pull shot but doesn't connect.

Another bouncer and Verma backs away to slash the ball only to edge it to the keeper and is out for 12 off 14. SRH lose 5th wicket. 
20:18

Runs hard tp come by

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35-4 (8 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard


Santner in the attack now and the batters rotate the strike and get 5 runs in the over. 


Chahar comes out to bowl his 4th over as he continues with a dot.

Klaasen then pulls the length ball towards mid-wicket for a four.

Two dots later, Klaasen and Verma take a single each off the next two balls as 6 come off it.
20:14

Lose four wickets



24-4 (6 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard

Bumrah in the attack now and a dot later, Klaasen takes a single to mid-off.

Short ball into the pads and Verma flicks it to backward square leg for a four.

He then gets a couple to the leg side and gets another couple to mid-wicket and SRH have a terrible powerplay. 




Aniket Verma is the new man in and he is off the mark with a single.
 
A dot later, Klaasen takes a single before two dots come in the over. A wicket and 2 runs come off it.


Chahar continues and he gets his second wicket, he bowls it full and on off, Reddy looks to chip it over the infield, gets a bottom edge and he is caught at mid-off and out for 2. 
20:03

Lose three wickets inside Powerplay

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13-3 (4 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard

Klaasen is the new man in and he plays out three dots as a wicket and 1 run comes off it.

Boult continues and Reddy starts the over with a single to third man.

A dot later, a slower ball, full and wide and Abhishek tries to slap it, but he plays it straight to the man at point and he is out for 8 off 8 as SRH lose their third wicket.


The replays show that Kishan didn't get any edge on that ball that he was dismissed. Talk of bad luck.

Nitish Reddy is the new man in and after three dots, he is off the mark with a single to third man. 

Abhishek then goes aerial and the ball falls in no man's land and he gets a couple as 2 runs come off the final over and a wicket and 3 runs come off it.

Chahar continues and he's got the wicket first ball.

He bowls one down the leg side, Kishan tries to flick, seems to have a little edge on it and is caught behind. The umpire lifts the finger after MI players make a quiet appeal and he is out for 1. 


19:50

Head out for a duck


9-1 (2 ovs) vs MI | Scorecard

Kishan is a new man in and he starts with a play and a miss. He is beaten next ball again on the outside edge.

Kishan is off the mark with a single to mid-off.

Swinging into the pads and Abhishek whips it over deep mid-wicket for a six! A wicket and 7 runs come off it.

Boult opens at the other end and after a dot, Head comes down the ground, plays across the line, miscues and is caught at cover and he is out for a duck. SRH lose an early wicket.



Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma come out to bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad while Deepak Chahar opens the bowling for Mumbai Indians.

A dot to start the innings and Head gets SR off the mark next ball off a legbye for a single

A wide later, Abhishek plays out four dots. Just two come off it. 
19:13

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out

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Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has won the toss and elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

MI make one change with Vignesh Puthur coming in for Ashwani Kumar. SRH also have one change as Shami is out and Jaydev Unadkat comes in.

Playing XIs: 

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur

Impact Subs:

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Mohammed Shami

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz


Welcome to the updates of the match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The pitch is expected to be flat and hard and a high-scoring encounter awaits us tonight.


The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

With only two wins in seven outings, SRH are in a desperate situation. Their power-packed batting has let them down more often than not while their bowlers are not making any strong impression either.

That SRH are a one-dimensional side has been proven by the manner in which it has struggled on slow and turning pitches. The Pat Cummins-led outfit has lost two home matches too.

Their four-wicket defeat to MI in Mumbai on a tricky Wankhede pitch with grip and turn was the most recent instance of their frailties being exposed in challenging conditions.

SRH batters thrive on flat wickets which produce high-scoring contests and having a favourable surface against MI would give the them the best chance to find some momentum.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out against MI given SRH's chances of winning hinge, to a large extent, on the left-handed opening pair. Their success in the powerplay defines the team's fortunes in a contest.

Abhishek smacked a 55-ball 141 in his last outing here against Punjab Kings to record the highest individual total for any batter in this IPL.

There will be, however, some concerns around Head who hasn't gone all guns blazing like he usually does and SRH will want their Australian star to be at the top of his game.

A defeat would put SRH in a tough situation. They will also have to be wary of their head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

For Mumbai Indians, it is a perfect opportunity to test their resurgence in an away game before they return home to face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians have put their disappointing start to the IPL behind with three consecutive wins.

The five-time champions are coming off a massive nine-wicket hammering of Chennai Super Kings on a batting-friendly wicket on which they went over the line chasing a target near 180 with more than four overs to spare.

Rohit Sharma's sensational 76 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 not out with all his trademark shots coming out fluently signalled the return to form of MI's two batting pillars.

Tilak Varma did not get to bat against CSK but the left-hander has been in prime form, while Naman Dhir has shown signs of hitting his strides as a finisher alongside skipper Hardik Pandya.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been at his menacing best when it comes to taking wickets but the ace India bowler has begun nailing his line and lengths perfectly.

This could be a warning sign for the SRH batters given MI tend to use Bumrah more strategically, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball.

The nature of the surface could have a bearing on the outcome with SRH's two wins here coming on flat decks ensuring run-fests in their contests against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings earlier.

18:46

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out

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The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

With only two wins in seven outings, SRH are in a desperate situation. Their power-packed batting has let them down more often than not while their bowlers are not making any strong impression either.

That SRH are a one-dimensional side has been proven by the manner in which it has struggled on slow and turning pitches. The Pat Cummins-led outfit has lost two home matches too.

Their four-wicket defeat to MI in Mumbai on a tricky Wankhede pitch with grip and turn was the most recent instance of their frailties being exposed in challenging conditions.

SRH batters thrive on flat wickets which produce high-scoring contests and having a favourable surface against MI would give the them the best chance to find some momentum.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out against MI given SRH's chances of winning hinge, to a large extent, on the left-handed opening pair. Their success in the powerplay defines the team's fortunes in a contest.

Abhishek smacked a 55-ball 141 in his last outing here against Punjab Kings to record the highest individual total for any batter in this IPL.

There will be, however, some concerns around Head who hasn't gone all guns blazing like he usually does and SRH will want their Australian star to be at the top of his game.

A defeat would put SRH in a tough situation. They will also have to be wary of their head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

For Mumbai Indians, it is a perfect opportunity to test their resurgence in an away game before they return home to face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians have put their disappointing start to the IPL behind with three consecutive wins.

The five-time champions are coming off a massive nine-wicket hammering of Chennai Super Kings on a batting-friendly wicket on which they went over the line chasing a target near 180 with more than four overs to spare.

Rohit Sharma's sensational 76 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 not out with all his trademark shots coming out fluently signalled the return to form of MI's two batting pillars.

Tilak Varma did not get to bat against CSK but the left-hander has been in prime form, while Naman Dhir has shown signs of hitting his strides as a finisher alongside skipper Hardik Pandya.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been at his menacing best when it comes to taking wickets but the ace India bowler has begun nailing his line and lengths perfectly.

This could be a warning sign for the SRH batters given MI tend to use Bumrah more strategically, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball.

The nature of the surface could have a bearing on the outcome with SRH's two wins here coming on flat decks ensuring run-fests in their contests against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings earlier.

18:46

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out

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The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

With only two wins in seven outings, SRH are in a desperate situation. Their power-packed batting has let them down more often than not while their bowlers are not making any strong impression either.

That SRH are a one-dimensional side has been proven by the manner in which it has struggled on slow and turning pitches. The Pat Cummins-led outfit has lost two home matches too.

Their four-wicket defeat to MI in Mumbai on a tricky Wankhede pitch with grip and turn was the most recent instance of their frailties being exposed in challenging conditions.

SRH batters thrive on flat wickets which produce high-scoring contests and having a favourable surface against MI would give the them the best chance to find some momentum.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out against MI given SRH's chances of winning hinge, to a large extent, on the left-handed opening pair. Their success in the powerplay defines the team's fortunes in a contest.

Abhishek smacked a 55-ball 141 in his last outing here against Punjab Kings to record the highest individual total for any batter in this IPL.

There will be, however, some concerns around Head who hasn't gone all guns blazing like he usually does and SRH will want their Australian star to be at the top of his game.

A defeat would put SRH in a tough situation. They will also have to be wary of their head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

For Mumbai Indians, it is a perfect opportunity to test their resurgence in an away game before they return home to face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians have put their disappointing start to the IPL behind with three consecutive wins.

The five-time champions are coming off a massive nine-wicket hammering of Chennai Super Kings on a batting-friendly wicket on which they went over the line chasing a target near 180 with more than four overs to spare.

Rohit Sharma's sensational 76 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 not out with all his trademark shots coming out fluently signalled the return to form of MI's two batting pillars.

Tilak Varma did not get to bat against CSK but the left-hander has been in prime form, while Naman Dhir has shown signs of hitting his strides as a finisher alongside skipper Hardik Pandya.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been at his menacing best when it comes to taking wickets but the ace India bowler has begun nailing his line and lengths perfectly.

This could be a warning sign for the SRH batters given MI tend to use Bumrah more strategically, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball.

The nature of the surface could have a bearing on the outcome with SRH's two wins here coming on flat decks ensuring run-fests in their contests against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings earlier.

18:46

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out

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The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

With only two wins in seven outings, SRH are in a desperate situation. Their power-packed batting has let them down more often than not while their bowlers are not making any strong impression either.

That SRH are a one-dimensional side has been proven by the manner in which it has struggled on slow and turning pitches. The Pat Cummins-led outfit has lost two home matches too.

Their four-wicket defeat to MI in Mumbai on a tricky Wankhede pitch with grip and turn was the most recent instance of their frailties being exposed in challenging conditions.

SRH batters thrive on flat wickets which produce high-scoring contests and having a favourable surface against MI would give the them the best chance to find some momentum.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out against MI given SRH's chances of winning hinge, to a large extent, on the left-handed opening pair. Their success in the powerplay defines the team's fortunes in a contest.

Abhishek smacked a 55-ball 141 in his last outing here against Punjab Kings to record the highest individual total for any batter in this IPL.

There will be, however, some concerns around Head who hasn't gone all guns blazing like he usually does and SRH will want their Australian star to be at the top of his game.

A defeat would put SRH in a tough situation. They will also have to be wary of their head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

For Mumbai Indians, it is a perfect opportunity to test their resurgence in an away game before they return home to face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians have put their disappointing start to the IPL behind with three consecutive wins.

The five-time champions are coming off a massive nine-wicket hammering of Chennai Super Kings on a batting-friendly wicket on which they went over the line chasing a target near 180 with more than four overs to spare.

Rohit Sharma's sensational 76 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 not out with all his trademark shots coming out fluently signalled the return to form of MI's two batting pillars.

Tilak Varma did not get to bat against CSK but the left-hander has been in prime form, while Naman Dhir has shown signs of hitting his strides as a finisher alongside skipper Hardik Pandya.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been at his menacing best when it comes to taking wickets but the ace India bowler has begun nailing his line and lengths perfectly.

This could be a warning sign for the SRH batters given MI tend to use Bumrah more strategically, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball.

The nature of the surface could have a bearing on the outcome with SRH's two wins here coming on flat decks ensuring run-fests in their contests against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings earlier.

18:46

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out

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The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

With only two wins in seven outings, SRH are in a desperate situation. Their power-packed batting has let them down more often than not while their bowlers are not making any strong impression either.

That SRH are a one-dimensional side has been proven by the manner in which it has struggled on slow and turning pitches. The Pat Cummins-led outfit has lost two home matches too.

Their four-wicket defeat to MI in Mumbai on a tricky Wankhede pitch with grip and turn was the most recent instance of their frailties being exposed in challenging conditions.

SRH batters thrive on flat wickets which produce high-scoring contests and having a favourable surface against MI would give the them the best chance to find some momentum.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out against MI given SRH's chances of winning hinge, to a large extent, on the left-handed opening pair. Their success in the powerplay defines the team's fortunes in a contest.

Abhishek smacked a 55-ball 141 in his last outing here against Punjab Kings to record the highest individual total for any batter in this IPL.

There will be, however, some concerns around Head who hasn't gone all guns blazing like he usually does and SRH will want their Australian star to be at the top of his game.

A defeat would put SRH in a tough situation. They will also have to be wary of their head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

For Mumbai Indians, it is a perfect opportunity to test their resurgence in an away game before they return home to face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians have put their disappointing start to the IPL behind with three consecutive wins.

The five-time champions are coming off a massive nine-wicket hammering of Chennai Super Kings on a batting-friendly wicket on which they went over the line chasing a target near 180 with more than four overs to spare.

Rohit Sharma's sensational 76 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 not out with all his trademark shots coming out fluently signalled the return to form of MI's two batting pillars.

Tilak Varma did not get to bat against CSK but the left-hander has been in prime form, while Naman Dhir has shown signs of hitting his strides as a finisher alongside skipper Hardik Pandya.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been at his menacing best when it comes to taking wickets but the ace India bowler has begun nailing his line and lengths perfectly.

This could be a warning sign for the SRH batters given MI tend to use Bumrah more strategically, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball.

The nature of the surface could have a bearing on the outcome with SRH's two wins here coming on flat decks ensuring run-fests in their contests against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings earlier.

18:46

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out

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The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

With only two wins in seven outings, SRH are in a desperate situation. Their power-packed batting has let them down more often than not while their bowlers are not making any strong impression either.

That SRH are a one-dimensional side has been proven by the manner in which it has struggled on slow and turning pitches. The Pat Cummins-led outfit has lost two home matches too.

Their four-wicket defeat to MI in Mumbai on a tricky Wankhede pitch with grip and turn was the most recent instance of their frailties being exposed in challenging conditions.

SRH batters thrive on flat wickets which produce high-scoring contests and having a favourable surface against MI would give the them the best chance to find some momentum.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will have their task cut out against MI given SRH's chances of winning hinge, to a large extent, on the left-handed opening pair. Their success in the powerplay defines the team's fortunes in a contest.

Abhishek smacked a 55-ball 141 in his last outing here against Punjab Kings to record the highest individual total for any batter in this IPL.

There will be, however, some concerns around Head who hasn't gone all guns blazing like he usually does and SRH will want their Australian star to be at the top of his game.

A defeat would put SRH in a tough situation. They will also have to be wary of their head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

For Mumbai Indians, it is a perfect opportunity to test their resurgence in an away game before they return home to face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians have put their disappointing start to the IPL behind with three consecutive wins.

The five-time champions are coming off a massive nine-wicket hammering of Chennai Super Kings on a batting-friendly wicket on which they went over the line chasing a target near 180 with more than four overs to spare.

Rohit Sharma's sensational 76 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 not out with all his trademark shots coming out fluently signalled the return to form of MI's two batting pillars.

Tilak Varma did not get to bat against CSK but the left-hander has been in prime form, while Naman Dhir has shown signs of hitting his strides as a finisher alongside skipper Hardik Pandya.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been at his menacing best when it comes to taking wickets but the ace India bowler has begun nailing his line and lengths perfectly.

This could be a warning sign for the SRH batters given MI tend to use Bumrah more strategically, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball.

The nature of the surface could have a bearing on the outcome with SRH's two wins here coming on flat decks ensuring run-fests in their contests against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings earlier.