Priyanka Tiwari
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In an important IPL 2025 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face Mumbai Indians (MI) in a do-or-die encounter SRH will look to redeem domestically after struggling with form on the road. To this point in the season, SRH sits at ninth on the table with 2 out of 7, wins looking bleak, while MI is on a thunderous rise climbing the ranks on a 3 match win streak.
Form and Stakes
After starting the season relatively strong, SRH took a lossy path, winning only once in the last 6 encounters.
Sitting mid table, MI has moved up due to Hardik Pandya taking command as head coach. With their recent successes, they now sit in touching distance of the coveted top 4.
Head-to-head Record
Having played 24 IPL matches against one another, MI have a winning edge of 14-10 over SRH. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, however, SRH do have a slight edge, winning five out of nine encounters. MI have dominantly taken four out of the last five faceoffs.
Pitch and Weather Outlook
An SRH home game usually means big scores and the Rajiv Stadium pitch is no exception, being able to support stroke working batting on a flat wicket.
The outfield is quick, and the ball comes onto the bat well especially on the second pitch.
There are no forecast rain interruptions, but hot temperatures combined with humid weather is expected.
Predicted XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Eshan Malinga, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Harshaal Patel, Pat Cummins (c), Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma
Key Players to Watch
Will Jacks (MI): An impact player, Jacks has provided crucial runs and wickets in several matches.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Vital to the team’s success, Klaasen’s finishing abilities as a middle-order batsman make him a consistent performer.
Fantasy Tips
It is best to select top order batters given the pitch conditions.
Fast bowlers who can take advantage of early swing should be selected.
Dual-value all-rounders like Pandya and Jacks are also useful.
Match Details
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcast: Star Sports
Streaming: JioHotstar
