In match no.41 of the Tata IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a commanding victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). MI won by 7 wickets with 26 balls remaining. MI's dominant performance in the second half of the IPL continues as they won their fourth consecutive match. This puts them in the top three with 5 wins in 9 matches. Also, they have maintained their Net Run Rate pretty well, they have the 2nd best NRR in the points table.
SRH is in the same position as CSK, they managed to win only 2 matches in the 8 matches they played. The 2 matches they won were on high-scoring pitches; they scored 289 in the first match, and their 2nd win came while chasing 245. So this shows us that SRH can't bat on pitches that offer some help for the bowlers. SRH can still qualify if they win all their 6 matches, but with the cricket they are playing, there are high chances that they might win only 1 or 2 matches.
Match Summary:
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Innings: Hyderabad's top order was crushed by a brilliant bowling display by MI bowlers. Both of the powerplay bowlers of MI, Deepak Chahar and Boult, got 2 wickets each in the powerplay. SRH somehow, with the help of Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar, managed to put 143/8 on the board.
Mumbai Indian's Innings: After a stellar performance in the bowling department, MI displayed an amazing performance with the bat too. The partnership between Surya and Rohit is yet again proving how important these 2 players are for MI. SRH managed to clinch only 3 wickets as Mumbai chased down the total in just 15.4 overs.
Key Performers:
Deepak Chahar: The powerplay bowler proves his worth yet again. A good powerplay in bowling is important when the opposition has such a destructive batting line-up. He bowled 3 overs in the powerplay and took 2 key Hyderabad wickets. He took 2 wickets and gave only 12 runs in his 4 overs.
Trent Boult: Another scary MI bowler, who is finally looking in perfect rhythm. He took 4 wickets for 26 runs in his 4-over quota. Boult's bowling has always been the epitome of pure discipline — a trait he doesn’t just carry, but consistently delivers with every spell he bowls.
Heinrich Klaasen: A silent batter in this tournament, but proves his worth when needed for the team. What a knock it was from Klaasen! It was pure class batting from him. He came out to bat when his team was 13/4, and had a 99-run partnership with Abhinav Manohar. He scored 71 runs off 44 balls.
Abhinav Manohar: Came as an impact player when the team was struggling at 35/5 and scored an important knock for the team. He is backed by SRH a lot of times, but he hasn't proved his worth until the last time. He supported Klaasen very well and scored 43 runs off 37 balls.
Rohit Sharma: This man finds his golden touch again, and now nobody can be as consistent as him. Rohit helps in attacking in the powerplay as much as possible, which sets the game for MI in the powerplay itself. He scored 70 runs off 46 balls.
Controversial Moment in the Match
During the first innings of the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on April 23, a bizarre incident unfolded. Ishan Kishan attempted a leg glance while facing a delivery from Deepak Chahar. The ball appeared to brush past him without any noticeable contact with the bat. There was no appeal from the bowler or the wicketkeeper, and the on-field umpire initially signaled it as a wide.
But what happened next left fans scratching their heads.
Despite there being no clear indication of an edge, Ishan began to walk off the field as if he had been dismissed. Surprisingly, the umpire, who had first called it a wide, then changed the signal to 'out'. Replays later showed that UltraEdge detected no spike, confirming there was no edge. This raised several eyebrows, both in the commentary box and on social media.
Many fans were quick to call it a "self-inflicted" dismissal, while former cricketers criticized the lack of clarity in communication on the field. Former India opener Virender Sehwag even described the episode as a "brain-fade moment," questioning why Kishan walked in the first place.
Conclusion:
Mumbai Indians continue to stamp their authority in the second half of the IPL 2025, with both their bowling and batting departments firing in sync. With four back-to-back wins and a solid Net Run Rate, MI are peaking at the right time and emerging as strong playoff contenders.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s inconsistency remains their biggest enemy. Their reliance on flat tracks for batting success is starting to show, and unless they adapt quickly, their playoff hopes could vanish sooner than expected.
As for the Ishan Kishan episode, it was a rare and confusing moment in modern-day cricket — one that not only baffled viewers but also exposed the occasional cracks in on-field communication. While the incident didn’t affect the outcome of the match, it surely added to the ongoing debates around decision-making and player awareness in high-pressure situations.
If nothing else, this game served as a reminder that in the IPL, drama isn’t confined to just the scoreboard — sometimes, it’s the unexpected moments that spark the most discussion.
About the Author
Advait Kadam is a sports writer at Vygr Media, specializing in cricket coverage and match analysis. With a background in Sports Management and a passion for storytelling, he brings sharp insights and fresh perspectives to every game.
Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect Vygr’s views.
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