Match 36 of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium is shaping up to be a fascinating contest, but not quite in the way most fans expected. Traditionally a batting paradise, the Wankhede pitch has shown unexpected spice, making life difficult for SRH’s usually explosive top order.
The ball isn’t coming onto the bat, and stroke-making has been far from effortless, much to the surprise of the Hyderabad dugout. While the batters struggled, there was some light-hearted relief from an unlikely source—IPL’s viral sensation, the Robot Dog. During a lull in the action, three SRH cheerleaders took a moment to engage with the mechanical marvel.
The dog, programmed to entertain, strutted onto the dancing floor with its quirky moves, bringing genuine smiles to the cheerleaders’ faces. With SRH’s boundary count unusually low in the early stages, the cheerleaders found an unlikely partner in keeping the energy alive.
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It was a classic IPL moment—where cricket, entertainment, and tech innovation merge seamlessly. Still, the cheerleaders—and SRH fans—would much rather see the batters finding the ropes than bonding with the latest gadgetry.
SRH CHEERLEADERS WITH ROBO DOG !!!#MIvsSRH #SRHvsMI pic.twitter.com/wkunp30l3a
— Siddhenkumar Sahay सिध्धेनकुमार सहाय 🇮🇳 (@Siddhen) April 17, 2025
Earlier in the evening, MI skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl first, banking on the dew factor to assist in the second innings. While SRH avoided an early collapse, the feared duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head couldn’t quite find their usual rhythm. Wickets began to tumble post-powerplay, derailing SRH’s momentum.
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With both teams locked at just two wins from six matches, this game is more than just another league fixture—it’s a must-win that could ignite their campaign and push them up the IPL points table.
