MI vs SRH / Hardik-Jacques together gave Mumbai their third win- a big blow to Hyderabad

MI vs SRH: The excitement of IPL 2025 is at its peak, and Mumbai Indians gave their fans a chance to celebrate by registering another memorable win at the Wankhede Stadium. Playing under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, this team has revived the hopes of the playoffs for the first time this season by winning two consecutive matches. In the match played on Sunday, Mumbai defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets to get their third win of the season.

Hyderabad's batting faded

Before the match, it was expected that a big score would be seen on the flat pitch of Wankhede. Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn had even said that this match could be the first 300+ score match of IPL. But the reality turned out to be something else. Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batting lineup was seen struggling.

In the opening pair, Abhishek Sharma (40 runs) definitely hit some attractive shots, but Travis Head (28 runs) did not look in his rhythm. In the middle order, Heinrich Klaasen (37 runs) scored runs quickly in the 18th over and hit 3 sixes off Hardik Pandya's balls in the last over to take the team to 162 runs. Will Jacks bowled the most impressively for Mumbai and took 2 important wickets.

Mumbai's balanced batting brought victory

Chasing the target, Mumbai Indians had a great start. Rohit Sharma thrilled the Wankhede audience by hitting 3 brilliant sixes. However, he could not stretch his innings once again and was out for 26 runs. After this, Ryan Rickelton (31 runs) and Suryakumar Yadav (26 runs) played fast innings and put the team in a strong position.

Will Jacks (36 runs) also made a useful contribution with the bat, but Pat Cummins bowled brilliantly and took 3 wickets, bringing excitement to the match. Nevertheless, in the end, Hardik Pandya (21 runs) and Tilak Verma (17 runs) played with patience and understanding and led the team to victory.

Big setback for Hyderabad

With this defeat, the road to the playoffs for Sunrisers Hyderabad is becoming difficult. Pat Cummins' team, which was the finalist of last season, has lost 5 matches so far this season and is constantly losing momentum.

New dawn of hope for Mumbai

For Mumbai Indians, this victory is much more than just adding two points to the points table. This victory is a symbol of confidence, balance and collective performance of the team. This performance can also calm the questions raised on Hardik Pandya's captaincy to some extent.

Now that the season has entered the decisive phase, this comeback of Mumbai is also a warning to the other teams - when this team gains momentum, it can defeat anyone.

Will Mumbai Indians reach the playoffs?

If the team maintains this form, it will definitely emerge as a strong contender in the playoff race. Fans are once again getting to see the strength of Mumbai in this 'great war of cricket'.