Pacers Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult spearheaded a disciplined bowling display as Mumbai Indians restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to a modest 143 for 8 in their IPL 2025 clash on Wednesday. Chahar (2/12) and Boult (4/26) were exceptional in their opening spells, dismantling SRH’s top order and leaving them in disarray at 13 for 4 by the fifth over.
The early setbacks were severe, with all four top-order batters, Travis Head (0), Abhishek Sharma (8), Ishan Kishan (1), and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2), failing to reach double digits. The hosts could manage only 24 runs during the powerplay, as Mumbai’s seamers exploited the conditions to perfection.
It was Heinrich Klaasen’s gritty knock that rescued Hyderabad from total collapse. The South African wicketkeeper-batter stepped up under pressure, producing a powerful 71 off 44 deliveries, laced with seven boundaries and three sixes. Klaasen formed a crucial 99-run stand with Abhinav Manohar, who contributed a composed 43 off 37 balls, helping SRH reach a somewhat respectable total after a disastrous start.
Their partnership, which came at a time when SRH desperately needed stability, was the only substantial phase of resistance in an innings otherwise dominated by MI bowlers. Klaasen’s counter-attacking approach ensured the scoreboard kept ticking, while Manohar rotated strike smartly and punished loose balls. However, the lack of contributions from the rest of the batting unit meant SRH never really recovered enough to post a threatening total.
Earlier, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid immediate dividends with the early breakthroughs. The match also bore a somber note as players from both sides wore black armbands in tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, reflecting a moment of unity and respect amidst the sporting contest.
With a target of 144 on a decent batting surface, Mumbai Indians will be confident of extending their winning run, while SRH will hope their bowlers can conjure something special to defend the below-par score.
Brief scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 143/8 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 71, Abhinav Manohar 43; Deepak Chahar 2/12, Trent Boult 4/26
