Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 33 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, and both teams enter this clash with similar fortunes—two wins and four losses from six games. While MI sit at seventh on the points table, SRH trail just behind in ninth, making this a crucial match for both sides as they aim to reignite their campaigns.
Mumbai will be banking on their home advantage at the Wankhede, where conditions traditionally favour their explosive batting unit. The in-form Tilak Varma, who played a pivotal knock in MI’s recent win over Delhi Capitals, will be key once again. Alongside him, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are expected to lead from the front, supported by a bowling attack capable of turning games in a matter of overs.
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Meanwhile, SRH, under Pat Cummins’ leadership, will look to counter Mumbai’s dominance with their high-octane opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. Heinrich Klaasen’s finishing ability adds muscle to the middle order. With Cummins and Mohammed Shami leading their pace attack, SRH pose a serious threat to MI’s top order.
This clash is packed with exciting matchups across departments and could be a turning point in both teams’ seasons.
#1 Harshal Patel vs Suryakumar Yadav
Harshal Patel’s record against Mumbai Indians is exceptional, with 24 wickets in just 14 matches at an impressive average of 15.45. Coming off a four-wicket haul in SRH’s last game against Punjab Kings, Harshal will be aiming to extend his impact against MI’s batting lynchpin, Suryakumar Yadav. However, SKY has held his own in this match-up, scoring 51 runs off 39 balls with a strike rate of 130.76 across eight IPL innings, falling to Harshal just once.
#2 Trent Boult vs Travis Head
Trent Boult, a proven powerplay specialist, thrives with the new ball and is often a wicket-taking threat in the early overs. He’ll face a fierce test against Travis Head, who has brought his fearless approach to the top of the order for SRH. While Head has scored 20 runs off 17 balls from Boult across two IPL innings without being dismissed, the contest remains finely balanced.
3 Jasprit Bumrah vs Abhishek Sharma
Jasprit Bumrah, easing back into rhythm this season, will relish his face-off against Abhishek Sharma, who recently smashed a record-breaking 141 against PBKS. But history favours Bumrah—he’s dismissed Abhishek twice in four IPL innings. The left-hander has managed just 5 runs off 17 balls, underlining Bumrah’s dominance.
