SRH vs MI IPL 2025 33 Match 17 April – Will Jacks’ All-Round Brilliance Leads Mumbai Indians to Victory Over Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH won by 4 wickets against MI (11 balls left)

  • SRH 162/5 in 20 overs
  • MI 166/6 in 18.1 overs

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Will Jacks (MI) – 36 runs off 26 balls & 2 wickets for 14 runs

​In Match 33 of the IPL 2025 season, held on April 17 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a four-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This win marked MI’s third triumph in seven matches, positioning them seventh in the standings.​

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings:

Opting to bat first, SRH posted a total of 162/5. Abhishek Sharma provided a solid start with 40 runs off 28 balls. Heinrich Klaasen contributed a quick 37 off 28 balls, including a late surge that added momentum to the innings. Aniket Verma’s unbeaten 18 off 8 balls further boosted the total. MI’s bowling attack was led by Will Jacks, who claimed 2 wickets for 14 runs, dismissing key batsmen Travis Head and Ishan Kishan. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult also chipped in with a wicket each, effectively containing SRH’s scoring.​

Mumbai Indians Innings:

Chasing 163, MI’s innings was anchored by Will Jacks, who scored 36 runs off 26 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav, who added 26 off 15 balls. Captain Hardik Pandya played a crucial cameo, scoring 21 off just 9 balls, including a pivotal six in the 17th over. Despite a brief scare with two quick wickets falling in the 18th over, Tilak Varma’s composed 21* ensured MI reached the target with 11 balls to spare. Pat Cummins was the standout bowler for SRH, taking 3 wickets for 26 runs.

Notable Incident:

A rare occurrence unfolded during SRH’s innings when spinner Zeeshan Ansari thought he had dismissed Ryan Rickelton. However, the third umpire ruled it a no-ball as wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen’s gloves were marginally ahead of the stumps at the time of delivery, violating the wicketkeeping rule. Rickelton, granted a reprieve, went on to score 31 runs, contributing significantly to MI’s successful chase.​

Turning Points:

  1. Will Jacks’ All-Round Performance: His dual contribution with bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award.
  2. Hardik Pandya’s Late Surge: His quickfire 21 shifted the momentum in MI’s favor during the chase.
  3. No-Ball Controversy: The overturned dismissal of Rickelton due to Klaasen’s wicketkeeping error proved costly for SRH.

Conclusion:

Mumbai Indians’ balanced performance, highlighted by Will Jacks’ all-round display and strategic contributions from key players, secured a vital win in their IPL 2025 campaign. Sunrisers Hyderabad, despite a competitive total, will need to address fielding lapses and capitalize on pivotal moments in future matches.

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