A spirited Mumbai Indians side continued their upward trajectory in the Indian Premier League with a dominant four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Hardik Pandya, Pat Cummins (Pic: @airnewsalerts/X)
A spirited Mumbai Indians side continued their upward trajectory in the Indian Premier League with a dominant four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. On a surface that offered grip and turn, the five-time champions showcased a well-rounded performance to notch up their third win of the season.
Will Jacks starred with a fine all-round display, first making an impact with the ball by returning figures of 2 for 14 in three overs, and then anchoring the chase with a composed 36 off 26 balls, studded with three fours and three sixes. His efforts ensured that MI chased down the 163-run target with 11 balls to spare, finishing at 166 for 6 in 18.1 overs.
MI’s bowlers laid the foundation for the win with disciplined execution, making good use of slower deliveries, short balls, and pinpoint yorkers to keep the SRH batters in check. The decision to bowl first paid off, as they quickly adapted to the tricky surface.
In reply, the Mumbai batters came out with intent. Although Rohit Sharma couldn't convert a brisk start, scoring 26 off just 16 balls with three sixes, his early aggression gave MI the momentum. The rest of the lineup built on that platform effectively, especially capitalising on SRH’s decision to hold back their spinners during the powerplay.
Both MI and SRH come into this game on the back of morale-boosting wins. However, inconsistency continues to plague both sides. SRH, placed ninth only due to a lower net run rate (MI: +0.10, SRH: -1.24), stunned Punjab Kings with a dominant batting display, chasing down a mammoth target of nearly 250 runs with ease. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 141 off 55 balls signaled a potential turnaround, supported by strong performances from Head, Klaasen, and Kishan.
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Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Ryan Rickelton (w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (w), Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga
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Tilak Varma held his nerve under pressure and struck the winning runs to guide Mumbai Indians to a composed four-wicket win.
MI: 166/6 (18.1)
Eeshan Malinga delivers a game-turning over, removing Naman Dhir for his second wicket in quick succession. Mumbai, despite being on the brink of victory, continue to lose wickets at crucial moments.
MI: 162/6 (17.5)
Just as the Mumbai skipper looked set to take his team across the line, Hardik Pandya perishes under pressure, departing in the 18th over with just a few runs needed.
MI: 162/5 (17.2)
Tilak Varma plays the anchor role effectively, rotating strike and keeping the scoreboard moving alongside his captain as MI close in on the target.
MI: 146/4 (16)
The MI captain wastes no time, striking two boundaries off Pat Cummins to start his innings with positive intent as the run chase intensifies.
MI: 137/4 (15)
Pat Cummins breathes fire yet again, claiming his third wicket of the night with the dismissal of a well-set Will Jacks. With Mumbai wobbling and Sunrisers clawing back, both teams opt for a strategic timeout.
MI: 131/4 (14.2)
Mumbai Indians find stability in their chase as Ryan Rickelton, who had a stroke of luck surviving a no-ball from Zeeshan Ansari, pairs up with Will Jacks to build momentum. The duo looks composed as they take the score to 59/1 at the end of the 7th over.
MI: 59/1 (7)
Pat Cummins delivers a crucial breakthrough for Sunrisers Hyderabad, removing Rohit Sharma for a well-set 26 inside the powerplay. The MI skipper mistimed one just when he looked to accelerate, giving SRH the early edge.
MI: 32/1 (3.5)
Ryan Rickelton and struggling opener Rohit Sharma start off the run-chase for the Mumbai Indians, while Mohammed Shami open the proceedings for SRH from the other end.
MI: 9/0 (1)
Hyderabad scored a competitive 162 for five, riding on useful contributions from Abhishek Sharma (40 off 28 balls), Heinrich Klaasen (37), Travis Head (28), Nitish Kumar Reddy (19) and some lusty hitting in the fag end from Aniket Verma (18 off 8 balls).
SRH: 162/5 (20)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting woes continue as Nitish Reddy departs for a modest 19 off 21 balls, dismissed by Trent Boult in the 17th over. This marks the fourth wicket down for SRH, who have failed to break free from the tight grip of Mumbai Indians' bowlers.
SRH: 113/4 (17)
SRH have finally reached the 100-run mark, but at what cost? It has taken them 14.2 overs to get there, a pace far slower than their usual high-scoring game. Given the current situation, even reaching 150 seems like a stretch, let alone a formidable target of 200. Another solid over from MI, conceding just 10 runs, keeps the pressure on both Heinrich Klaasen and Reddy, who are visibly struggling
SRH: 105/3 (15)
The runs have been hard to come by for SRH, with the team finding it increasingly difficult to tackle Mumbai's slower deliveries. MI’s bowlers have been clinical, sticking to their game plan, which is paying off in the form of wickets and tight overs. In the last three overs alone, SRH has managed only 14 runs. Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen are now at the crease, with SRH in desperate need of a revival
SRH: 82/3 (11)
With the game slipping further away, SRH calls for a strategic timeout, hoping to reset and regroup. The team faces an uphill battle to stay competitive as they continue to struggle against MI's relentless bowling attack
SRH: 68/2 (9)
Sunrisers Hyderabad have reached 53/0 in 7 overs, a touch slower than their usual explosive standards, but with the firepower they possess, acceleration is just a matter of time.
SRH: 53/0 (7)
Jasprit Bumrah continues to be Mumbai's trump card! He delivered a brilliant sixth over, conceding just 3 runs. That’s only 10 runs off his first two overs. His accuracy has kept SRH’s openers in check, ensuring the game remains finely poised at the end of the powerplay.
SRH: 46/0 (6)
SRH off to a solid start, scoring 15 runs in the first two overs. Trent Boult leaks 10 runs in his opening over, with one boundary apiece from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
SRH: 15/0 (2)
Nightmarish start for Mumbai Indians! Abhishek Sharma was handed a reprieve off the very first delivery of the match, a sharp chance shelled at first slip. Deepak Chahar is visibly frustrated, and rightly so. That drop could prove costly as SRH look to build early momentum.
SRH: 5/0 (1)
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