Mumbai Indians have seized early control in their IPL 2025 clash against SunRisers Hyderabad, reducing the home side to tatters with a clinical bowling performance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The 41st match of the tournament, expected to be a high-scoring affair on a batting-friendly pitch, took a surprising turn as the MI bowlers struck in quick succession to rattle SRH’s top order.
After winning the toss, Mumbai opted to bowl first, a move that proved strategic as their bowlers delivered with precision. Trent Boult set the tone by removing both openers—Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma—within the powerplay. Deepak Chahar complemented Boult perfectly, dismissing Ishan Kishan and Nitish Reddy to leave Hyderabad in deep trouble. Hardik Pandya chipped in with the wicket of Aniket Verma, tightening MI’s grip on the match.
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Amid the collapse, South African powerhouse Heinrich Klaasen stepped up, offering SRH a glimmer of hope. Facing debutant spinner Vignesh Puthur, Klaasen unleashed a monstrous 107-metre six—the longest of the season—off the first ball of the 10th over, showcasing his brute strength and experience. Despite the mounting pressure, Klaasen looked determined to salvage the innings.
| Batter | Team | Distance (m) | Match |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 107 | SRH vs MI |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 106 | SRH v PBKS |
| Phil Salt | RCB | 105 | RCB v GT |
| Travis Head | SRH | 105 | SRH v RR |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 102 | KKR v LSG |
| Aniket Verma | SRH | 102 | DC v SRH |
| Tim David | RCB | 100 | RCB v PBKS |
| Tristan Stubbs | DC | 98 | DC v LSG |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 97 | SRH v LSG |
| Sherfane Rutherford | GT | 97 | GT v PBKS |
| Ryan Rickelton | MI | 97 | MI v KKR |
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At the 14-over mark, SRH found themselves at 81/5, with Klaasen unbeaten on 45 off 32 balls. He was joined by Abhinav Manohar, and the duo now shoulders the responsibility of steering the team to a respectable total. With the top order back in the hut and Klaasen waging a lone battle, SRH’s chances depend heavily on this partnership.
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What was meant to be a run-fest has turned into a gripping contest, thanks to Mumbai’s early strikes. The final few overs will be crucial as Hyderabad look to claw their way back into the game.
