Synopsis
Mumbai Indians are looking to regain their form in IPL 2025 with Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah expected to perform against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium. Both teams have two wins from six matches, making this encounter crucial for their mid-season strategies.Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma's need for a significant innings.
- Jasprit Bumrah's crucial bowling role against SRH.
- MI's recent positive performances from Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.
- SRH's confidence after a big win against Punjab Kings.
- Wankhede's conducive batting conditions promising a high-scoring match.
New Delhi, April 16 (NationPress) In search of stability in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) are counting on their seasoned players — Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah — to regain their form when they face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium this Thursday.
With both teams having secured just two victories out of six matches, this encounter could be pivotal for establishing their mid-season momentum.
Rohit, not performing at his usual high standards this season, has managed only 56 runs across five matches, yielding a disappointing average of 11.20. MI has persisted with his aggressive style at the top order, yet early wickets have disrupted the team’s foundation. Against SRH’s formidable pace attack spearheaded by Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, Rohit needs to deliver a significant innings if MI aims to set or chase a challenging total on the batting-friendly surface of Wankhede.
On the bowling side, Jasprit Bumrah has been a key player for MI over the years. However, he has not shown his usual threatening performance since returning from injury. Following a solid display against RCB, he was hit hard by Karun Nair in MI’s last match, conceding 44 runs. With SRH possessing a powerful batting lineup that includes Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen, Bumrah’s performance will be even more critical.
The five-time champions will draw encouragement from the recent form of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, with the latter achieving back-to-back fifties after being retired out against LSG. Additionally, the lower-order hitting and agility in the field from Naman Dhir have been bright spots for MI.
Meanwhile, SRH will be brimming with confidence after successfully chasing a massive target against Punjab Kings. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 141 and the steady performances of Head and Klaasen provide significant firepower at the top. Kishan, returning to his former home ground, will also be keen to leave his mark.
Given the Wankhede surface’s character offering bounce and short boundaries, another high-scoring affair is expected. However, for MI to turn their season around, they will need their stalwarts — Rohit with the bat and Bumrah with the ball — to finally step up.
When will MI vs SRH be played?
MI vs SRH will take place on Thursday, April 17.
Where will MI vs SRH be played?
MI vs SRH will occur at Wankhede Stadium.
Where to watch the broadcast and live streaming of MI vs SRH?
The broadcast of MI vs SRH will be available on Star Sports Network. Live streaming can be accessed on JioHotstar.
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
