Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in the 41st match of IPL 2025 on Wednesday. Hardik Pandya’s team won their fourth straight game, reviving their campaign after a shaky start. They now sit third on the points table with 10 points. A viral video showed Hardik arguing with coach Mahela Jayawardene before the match.
Before the game, players and fans observed a moment of silence at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad to honor those killed in Pahalgam. All players wore black armbands during the match. Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first.
The video of Hardik and Mahela Jayawardene’s heated exchange has sparked interest. Although it’s unclear what they were discussing, it appeared like Hardik was upset.
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Mumbai Indians became the second team to win four consecutive matches this season. They won their fifth game out of nine.
Chasing 144
Ryan Rickelton was dismissed for 11 runs in the second over. Rohit Sharma played an aggressive innings, partnering with Will Jacks for 64 runs and then with Suryakumar Yadav for 53 runs. Rohit scored 70 off 46 balls, hitting three sixes and eight fours. Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 40, hitting two sixes and five fours in 19 balls. Mumbai reached the target with 26 balls to spare.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Struggle
Hardik Pandya’s decision to bowl first paid off. Trent Boult took Travis Head’s wicket in the second over. Boult then dismissed Abhishek Sharma in his next over. Ishan Kishan was controversially given out, though replays showed he hadn’t touched the ball.
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 143 runs, thanks to Heinrich Klaasen’s 71-run innings. Trent Boult took four wickets for 26 runs in four overs and was named Player of the Match.