Mumbai, April 17, 2025: The 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is currently underway at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, featuring a high-stakes encounter between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both teams have struggled to find momentum this season and are desperate for a win to revive their campaign.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first, looking to capitalize on home advantage and the chase-friendly conditions at Wankhede. On the other hand, Pat Cummins, leading the Sunrisers this season, will be hoping his batters can set a strong foundation.
Current Form and Standings
Mumbai Indians have played six matches so far in IPL 2025, managing only two wins and suffering four losses. The team’s performance has been under scrutiny, especially with Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as captain. Similarly, Sunrisers Hyderabad have also had a rocky start, winning just two of their games and struggling with consistency in both batting and bowling departments.
With both teams languishing in the lower half of the points table, today’s match could be a turning point in their campaign.
Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Malinga.
Head-to-Head Player Stats:
- Rohit Sharma might be absent from today’s playing XI, but his dominance over SRH in previous seasons is noteworthy. In 23 innings against Hyderabad, he has amassed 848 runs at a strike rate of 132.63, with a best of 94.
- Travis Head, on the other hand, has delivered impactful performances against MI. In just 4 innings, he has scored 159 runs at an impressive strike rate of 170.97 and an average of 39.75. His top score stands at 62.
What to Expect from the Match
With both teams looking to recover lost ground, the match promises to be a thriller. Mumbai’s strength lies in their pace attack, led by Bumrah and Boult, while SRH banks heavily on their explosive top order and the experience of Shami and Cummins in the bowling unit.
All eyes will be on players like Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, and Heinrich Klaasen, who can shift the game’s momentum in a matter of overs. The Wankhede pitch is known for high-scoring games, so expect a contest filled with boundaries, wickets, and drama.
As IPL 2025 progresses into its crucial middle phase, each match becomes more than just a game—it becomes a potential decider in the race for playoff qualification. Will MI’s decision to bowl first pay off, or will the Sunrisers finally light up the scoreboard with a match-winning performance?
Stay tuned for the live updates, scorecards, and post-match analysis of Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad from Match 33 of TATA IPL 2025.
