Synopsis
On April 23, Rohit Sharma's stunning 70 helped the Mumbai Indians secure a convincing seven-wicket victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, showcased MI's strong bowling and batting performances, marking their fourth consecutive win of the season.Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 70 runs off 46 balls.
- Mumbai Indians achieved their fourth consecutive victory.
- MI's bowlers dominated SRH's batting lineup.
- Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial role in completing the chase.
- SRH struggled to post a competitive total.
Hyderabad, April 23 (NationPress) Rohit Sharma showcased his exceptional form with a remarkable 70 runs off just 46 deliveries as Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday.
The five-time champions celebrated their fourth consecutive win of the season, moving up to the third spot on the points table, while SRH continued to struggle with another loss.
In pursuit of a modest target of 144, Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role in the innings with elegance and authority. Following the early dismissal of Ryan Rickelton by Jaydev Unadkat, Rohit and Will Jacks launched a counter-attack, amassing 17 runs off Pat Cummins in the third over, which included two impressive sixes.
Rohit surpassed Kieron Pollard's record of 258 sixes for MI, hitting his 259th with a signature lofted shot over long-off.
Displaying complete control, Rohit skillfully manipulated the field with paddle-sweeps, flicks, and cuts, reaching his half-century in just 35 balls. His partnership with Jacks laid the foundation until the English all-rounder was dismissed for 22. Rohit continued to dominate, striking a flurry of boundaries before falling to Eshan Malinga in the 15th over while attempting to create space against a yorker. By this time, MI was firmly in control.
Suryakumar Yadav ensured the chase was completed smoothly, scoring an impressive 40 not out off just 19 balls, showcasing a delightful blend of innovation and power-hitting, effectively ending SRH’s hopes for a comeback.
Earlier in the match, MI's new-ball duo of Trent Boult (4-26) and Deepak Chahar (2-12) dismantled SRH’s top order. Boult struck twice early in the power-play and returned to clean up the tail, while Chahar’s early wickets set the tone. SRH found themselves struggling at 35 for 5 after nine overs, with the pitch providing significant grip and variable bounce.
Only thanks to Heinrich Klaasen's fighting innings of 71 off 44 balls and his 99-run partnership with Impact Player Abhinav Manohar (43 off 37), SRH managed to reach 143/8. Klaasen's reverse-scooped six off Jasprit Bumrah and some composed stroke play lifted SRH from a potential embarrassment, yet the total remained inadequate on a pitch that became easier to bat on later.
MI's bowlers adhered to their strategy, taking advantage of the slow nature of the track. A bizarre moment occurred in the final over when Manohar accidentally disturbed his own stumps while attempting to defend a Boult yorker. Boult's impressive figures of 4-26 were crucial in limiting SRH's score and earned him accolades for his precision and match awareness.
Brief scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad 143/8 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 71, Abhinav Manohar 43; Trent Boult 4-26, Deepak Chahar 2-12) lost to Mumbai Indians 146/3 in 15.4 overs (Rohit Sharma 70, Suryakumar Yadav 40 not out; Jaydev Undakat -25, Zeeshan Ansari 1-36) by seven wickets
