The Mumbai Indians (MI) continue to flex their muscles in the Indian Premier League 2025 as they eased past Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 7 wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 23.
Skipper Hardik Pandya expressed immense confidence in his team’s future performance, saying Mumbai would become a “completely dominating side” once everyone starts performing at their peak.
MI vs SRH: Match Summary
Mumbai Indians put on a near-perfect show in all departments — pace, spin, and power hitting — to dismantle a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad team. The bowling unit, led by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, ensured SRH were never in control. Later, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) sealed the chase with ease, displaying calmness and class.
The Sunrisers managed just 143/7 in their 20 overs, a target Mumbai chased down with 17 balls to spare, ending at 147/3.
Hardik Pandya: The Confidence of a Captain
After the match, Pandya praised his players and hinted at greater things to come.
“Good to have wins behind our back. Glad the boys are taking the momentum in the right way. I’ve felt, once everyone starts clicking in this team there will be domination,” he said during the post-match presentation.
His leadership has evolved steadily through the season, with his calm demeanor and strategic rotation of bowlers standing out in this game.
Bowlers Lay the Foundation
Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar struck early for MI, reducing SRH to 43/3 inside the powerplay. Boult’s swing and Chahar’s accuracy created immense pressure, forcing SRH batters into mistakes.
Jasprit Bumrah, once again, was lethal in the death overs, conceding just 18 runs in his four overs while picking up a key wicket. Piyush Chawla controlled the middle overs, allowing the pacers to strike at both ends.
Despite a decent knock from Heinrich Klaasen (36 off 27), SRH couldn’t accelerate due to regular fall of wickets and MI’s disciplined bowling.
Rohit-SKY Duo Guide MI Home
Mumbai’s chase wasn’t off to the best start as Ishan Kishan departed cheaply. But veteran Rohit Sharma (50 off 37) and in-form Suryakumar Yadav (45* off 25) ensured MI remained unbothered.
Their 83-run stand not only steadied the innings but also dismantled any hopes SRH had of pulling off a comeback. Suryakumar played freely, using his trademark ramps and reverse sweeps, while Rohit anchored the innings with elegance and experience.
MI Gaining Momentum at the Right Time
This victory marked MI’s third straight win, taking them closer to the top four. The franchise, which had a slow start to the season, seems to be peaking at the right time.
Players like Tilak Varma, Tim David, and Gerald Coetzee haven’t even fired fully yet — which only strengthens Pandya’s belief that complete team form will lead to unstoppable dominance.
If this rhythm continues, Mumbai Indians are well on course to reach the playoffs and even push for a sixth IPL title.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Woes Deepen
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, this defeat was another setback in a season that has lacked consistency. Despite some promising names in the squad, the batting unit has failed to fire as a collective.
Their over-reliance on Klaasen and Abdul Samad is proving to be a weakness, and bowlers like T Natarajan and Pat Cummins haven’t had the expected impact.
Time is running out for SRH to mount a comeback in IPL 2025. They now face a must-win situation in nearly every game.
What’s Next?
Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals in their next game — another opportunity to keep the momentum going and refine their combinations.
With Pandya’s leadership clicking, the bowling firing on all cylinders, and senior players delivering match-winning performances, MI are looking more dangerous with each passing game.