Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a return to top form for their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah as they prepare for a crucial clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Bumrah, who is recovering from a three-month injury layoff, has struggled to rediscover the accuracy that once made him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket.
After a solid performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bumrah faced difficulties in his last match against Delhi Capitals, where he leaked 44 runs, especially struggling to land his signature yorkers. With Mumbai’s inconsistent start to the season, Bumrah’s return to his deadly best is crucial for them to stop a powerful Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup.
A Test for Bumrah Against Sunrisers’ Explosive Batting
The match on Thursday will provide a stern test for Bumrah as he faces a batting line-up featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen. Mumbai will be counting on Bumrah’s experience to handle this dangerous batting unit, but the pacer will need to find his rhythm quickly to avoid being taken apart by Sunrisers’ aggressive players.
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Rohit Sharma’s Struggles: A Key Concern for MI
Apart from Bumrah, Mumbai’s captain, Rohit Sharma, is also under pressure. With just 56 runs from five matches, Sharma’s batting form has been a concern for Mumbai Indians. His ultra-aggressive approach has been ineffective against left-arm pace, and he will need to improve as Mumbai languish in the lower half of the table, currently sitting at seventh place with just two wins.
However, Mumbai’s recent performances have been powered by Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, with the latter bouncing back after a tough start to the season. Varma’s recent scores of 56 (29b) and 59 (33b) indicate he might be hitting his stride at the right time.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Struggles and Strengths
On the other side, Sunrisers Hyderabad have also had a rocky start, currently at ninth place on the points table with just two wins. Despite their struggles, SRH’s top four batters—Head, Abhishek, Klaasen, and Kishan—found form in their previous game, chasing down a hefty target of 250 runs to beat Punjab Kings by eight wickets.
Abhishek Sharma, in particular, impressed with a match-winning knock of 141 runs from 55 balls against Punjab Kings, which boosted SRH’s confidence. Ishan Kishan will also be looking to make an impact in what is his former home ground.
Key Stats: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 168/6 | Tilak Varma – 56 | Jasprit Bumrah – 2/30 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 170/4 | Abhishek Sharma – 55* | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3/25 |
Looking Ahead
Both teams will be hoping to build on their recent victories and find some consistency as the IPL season progresses. With Bumrah’s form under scrutiny and Mumbai’s batting line-up underperforming, the result of this clash will play a key role in shaping their playoff ambitions.