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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in a crucial mid-season encounter of IPL 2025 on Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 PM IST. The match is scheduled to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a venue known for high-scoring thrillers and late-match drama. With both teams struggling to find form this season, this clash is more about revival than domination.
SRH, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, have failed to find any real momentum so far. Despite having a talented and dynamic squad, inconsistency has hurt them badly. Their top order, featuring the aggressive Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, has shown sparks of brilliance, but collapses in the middle overs and lackluster bowling performances have cost them key games. Heading into the match against MI, SRH are in desperate need of a turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Mumbai Indians, similarly, have endured a rocky season. Despite possessing star power and a deep batting lineup, they’ve been unable to string together consistent performances. At home, however, they’ll look to draw strength from familiar conditions and the backing of their fans.
Both franchises are outside the top four and under pressure to revive their campaigns. The stakes are high, and with the season approaching its halfway mark, a loss here could significantly damage either side’s qualification hopes.
Match details
Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
Date & Time: April 17, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
SRH probable XI
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Simranjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami.
Head-to-head: SRH vs MI
SRH |
MI |
|
23 |
Matches Played |
23 |
10 |
Won |
13 |
13 |
Lost |
10 |
0 |
No Result |
0 |
277 |
Highest score |
246 |
96 |
Lowest score |
87 |
The rivalry between SRH and MI has seen several high-scoring encounters. SRH’s 277 remains one of the highest team totals in IPL history, while MI’s 246 shows their ability to respond with equal firepower. Despite their current poor form, both sides have enough individual match-winners to turn the tide, making this a must-watch clash between two giants looking to rediscover their winning touch.
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