Today's IPL 2025 match features Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams have shown inconsistent performances this season and will aim for a victory to strengthen their playoff chances.
Sports News: The IPL 2025 clash between Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians promises to be a blockbuster. The match is being played in Hyderabad, where spectators can expect a flurry of boundaries. The last time these teams met, Mumbai defeated Sunrisers by four wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, highlighting several weaknesses in Hyderabad's game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently struggling with poor form. With only two wins from seven matches, their position is precarious. The batting lineup has underperformed, and the bowlers haven't made a significant impact. Slow, turning pitches have posed a significant challenge for them.
Pitch Report: Batsman's Paradise, Opportunity for Spinners
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is traditionally considered favorable to batsmen. The surface is flat, allowing the ball to come nicely onto the bat, resulting in high scores. However, as the match progresses, spin bowlers also gain an advantage.
- Average first innings score: 162 runs
- Highest score: 277/3 (SRH vs MI)
- Lowest score: 80/10 (DC vs SRH)
This pitch offers limited swing to fast bowlers, while spinners can expect turn later in the innings. It's an ideal pitch for batsmen, particularly during the powerplay.
Weather Forecast
Hyderabad will experience warm weather today, but there is no chance of rain.
- Temperature: Between 31°C and 42°C
- Humidity: Approximately 39%
- Chance of rain: Less than 1%
Head-to-Head Record: Mumbai Holds the Edge
A total of 24 matches have been played between SRH and MI in the IPL so far, with:
- Mumbai Indians: 14 wins
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10 wins
Mumbai has dominated recent encounters against Hyderabad, but SRH will be looking to make a comeback on their home ground.
Teams' Recent Form: Mumbai's Winning Streak, Hyderabad's Search for Momentum
- Mumbai Indians: Mumbai recently defeated Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets, with Rohit Sharma scoring an unbeaten 76. The team has registered three consecutive wins and strengthened their playoff chances.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH has managed only two wins from seven matches this season. Both the batsmen and bowlers have lacked consistency. However, the team will strive for a turnaround on home soil.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
- Match Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
SRH vs MI Probable Playing XI
- SRH Probable Playing XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ankit Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami, and Ishan Malinga.
Impact Player: Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Jishan Ansari, Vihaan Mulder - MI Probable Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ashwin Kumar.
Impact Player: Corbin Bosch, Rohit Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minj, S Raju
