Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 23. While SRH have struggled to find momentum, winning only two out of seven games, MI appear to have turned a corner with three consecutive victories, pushing them into contention for a top-four spot.
This fixture marks another chapter in the SRH-MI rivalry, with the Hyderabad-based side hoping to exact revenge after their previous loss to Mumbai earlier this season. In that game, SRH failed to defend a modest total of 162, something they’ll be eager to correct at their home ground in front of their passionate fans.
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Historically, Mumbai Indians have had the edge in this head-to-head battle. Out of the 24 times these teams have clashed in the IPL, MI have emerged victorious 14 times, while SRH have won 10. However, at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, it’s been a close contest—SRH leads with five wins to MI’s four from nine games.
With both teams eyeing crucial points, the match promises to be a high-stakes affair. Let’s break down the key player battles that could define this contest.
#1 Pat Cummins vs Rohit Sharma
One of the most intriguing face-offs is between Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins. Fresh off a sublime 76* against CSK, Rohit will look to continue his form. However, Cummins has had the upper hand historically, dismissing Rohit four times in seven IPL innings while conceding just 40 runs.
#2 Trent Boult vs Abhishek Sharma
MI’s Trent Boult, renowned for his powerplay prowess with 64 wickets in that phase, will aim to stop Abhishek early. The young southpaw has been blistering in the powerplay this season with a strike rate of 164.63. But Boult has kept him in check so far, conceding only 30 runs off 29 balls and dismissing him twice.
#3 Jasprit Bumrah vs Heinrich Klaasen
Jasprit Bumrah might not have bagged big wickets this season, but his control and economy have been outstanding. Klaasen, known for his late-over carnage, has found it tough against Bumrah, scoring 30 off 21 balls and getting dismissed once in four T20 meetings. This battle could prove decisive in the final overs.
