SRH vs MI Live Score, IPL 2025: Desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad eye revenge against resurgent Mumbai Indians – Times of India

Today IPL Match Live: From Panic to Powerhouse — Mumbai Indians looking continue their winning run
At the start of IPL 2025, the Mumbai Indians were in familiar territory — struggling. Three losses in their first four games sparked the usual alarm bells. Criticism of Hardik Pandya’s captaincy grew. Questions swirled around Rohit Sharma’s form. And the middle order looked brittle.

But then, as they so often do, MI found their rhythm. Three wins on the bounce have transformed them from strugglers to serious playoff contenders. Their most recent outing was a nine-wicket thumping of Chennai Super Kings — a dominant statement. Rohit’s unbeaten 76, SKY’s explosive 68 not out, and Tilak Varma’s consistency have turned this batting lineup into a fearsome unit.

Hardik has found the right bowling combinations too. With Bumrah controlling the death, Boult swinging it up top, and Deepak Chahar offering reliability, MI suddenly looks settled — and dangerous.

This is what makes them scary tonight. They’re not just coming in with form — they’re coming in with momentum, belief, and match-winners across the board. Can SRH halt the Mumbai machine?

SRH vs MI Live Score: Abhishek Sharma’s spark what SRH so desperately need
If there’s one name that’s kept the SRH flame alive in 2025, it’s Abhishek Sharma. The young left-hander has been SRH’s brightest light in an otherwise gloomy season. His blistering 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings wasn’t just the highest individual score of the season — it was a bold statement of intent.

What makes Abhishek stand out is his fearless strokeplay, especially in the powerplay. He doesn’t need time to settle. He just goes. And when he gets going, there’s no stopping him. Whether it’s seam or spin, he backs himself to clear the infield and hit the big ones. It’s this very aggression that SRH needs up front if they are to put pressure on MI’s bowlers.

But he can’t do it alone. He needs support from Travis Head at the other end, who’s yet to fire consistently. If both left-handers can click together, SRH could finally post a total that challenges even MI’s power-packed batting lineup.

Hyderabad fans will be hoping for another Abhishek masterclass tonight. Because if he fires again, anything is possible — even against a team as formidable as the Mumbai Indians.

SRH vs MI Live: Stats Corner: MI Have SRH’s Number
In IPL history, some rivalries are fiery and balanced. Others are lopsided. Unfortunately for SRH, their record against Mumbai Indians falls into the second category. Out of 24 head-to-head meetings, Mumbai Indians have come out on top 14 times, with SRH winning just 10.

Even worse, recent history hasn’t been kind either. In their last five encounters, MI has won four — and their win earlier this season was a comprehensive one. On a turning Wankhede track, SRH faltered under scoreboard pressure and failed to contain MI’s top order, with Tilak Varma and Rohit Sharma steering them home.

That psychological advantage counts. Teams remember trends. Mumbai Indians come into this game with the confidence of having done it before — and recently. For SRH, this is a chance to snap a narrative. To finally get one back against a side that has often outplayed them in clutch moments.

With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, breaking this trend is not just important — it’s essential.

Today IPL Match Live: What will Hyderabad serve tonight?
One of the most important characters in today’s drama is the pitch itself. Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been inconsistent this season — much like its home team. On some nights, it’s been a road for batters, rewarding strokeplay and six-hitting extravagance. On others, it’s been two-paced, sluggish, and downright tricky to bat on.

SRH’s two wins this season have both come on flat decks where their top order could tee off. Abhishek Sharma’s 141 came on such a wicket, and the team piled on the runs in those games. But when the pitch slows down, as it did in the reverse fixture against MI in Mumbai, SRH have struggled — especially their middle order, which hasn’t found rhythm.

For Mumbai Indians, a slower pitch would be welcome. Their bowling unit, with the likes of Bumrah, Chahar, and even Santner with part-time spin, thrives on change-ups and grip off the surface. Expect Hardik Pandya and his think tank to read the pitch carefully at the toss and adjust accordingly.

Eyes will be on the surface as the covers come off. Will Hyderabad prepare another flat belter to help their batters? Or will conditions favour MI’s adaptability?

IPL Live Score: Hyderabad gears up — a season on the brink for SRH
The caravan has rolled back into Hyderabad, but for the Sunrisers, this homecoming isn’t about celebration — it’s about survival. With just two wins from seven matches, SRH are teetering on the edge of mathematical elimination. Pat Cummins’ side hasn’t lived up to its promise. Despite big names like Head, Klaasen, Markram, and Bhuvneshwar, the team has lacked the firepower and fight needed to climb the table.

The local crowd will turn up in numbers, but more than the support, SRH needs a spark. Someone — anyone — must step up and lead from the front. This match against Mumbai Indians isn’t just about two points; it’s a must-win battle for relevance. Another loss here could leave them needing a miracle to qualify.

The good news? Two of their best performances this season have come at home. They’ve shown that, on the right surface, they can dismantle opponents with aggressive strokeplay. Will the Orange Army find their roar again tonight? Or will the Wankhede giants snuff out their playoff hopes? Stay with us as we build up to this crucial encounter.

SRH vs MI Live Score: Match 41
Welcome to TimesofIndia.com for the live coverage of IPL 2025 Game 41 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians!

Squads:

Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju, Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Vignesh Puthur

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga, Rahul Chahar, Abhinav Manohar, Jaydev Unadkat, Sachin Baby, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Smaran Ravichandran

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