Mumbai Indians aim to extend good record against Sunrisers
Date | April 17, 2025 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Format | T20 |
Series | IPL 2025 |
Our Predictions
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.40 to be Mumbai Indians' best bowler
- Mohammad Shami has odds of 3.60 to be SRH's best bowler
- Mumbai Indians have odds of 1.75 to be the best bowler's team
- Sunrisers Hyderabad have odds of 1.98 to be the best bowler's team
Betting Odds
MATCH PREVIEW
We expect a cracker of a contest in the Indian Premier League 2025 as we head into the 33rd game. The Mumbai Indians will be up against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on the home ground, with both teams ending their losing streak in their earlier game. The Mumbai Indians held their nerves in the last game against the Delhi Capitals to register a much-needed win in the last game. They have a good record against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and shall start the game with higher odds. The Sunrisers Hyderabad demolished the Punjab Kings in the last game, shocking the opponents with an unbelievable run chase. The side will feel confident after that win. Both teams struggle in the bottom half of the points table and must win this contest. They have high stakes, and we expect a close contest.
Mumbai Indians Preview
Hardik Pandya's team finally had a breather after four consecutive losses. In a must-win game against the Delhi Capitals, the five-time champions rode home to a 12-run win. The odds have improved for the team on cricket betting sites after this win, as the struggling batting lineup delivered the goods. They have defeated the Sunrisers thrice in the last four games, and the team will look to draw inspiration from those wins and move up on the points table.
Rohit Sharma has struggled this season, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Ryan Rickelton. Suryakumar Yadav batted well in the last game and will feel confident. He must build partnerships with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya in the middle order. The side expects runs in the lower middle order from Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, and Mitchell Santner.
The bowling attack will face a massive challenge as the Sunrisers have powerful hitters. Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar must do well with the new ball and put the opponents on the back foot. Jasprit Bumrah's return has strengthened the bowling attack, and he will look to do well in the middle overs with Santner. Karn Sharma and Pandya complete a strong attack for the team and will look to do well.
Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians
Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma (Impact Player)
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Pat Cummins' men demolished the Punjab Kings in the last game by 8 wickets. In a game where the bowling attack took another round of beating, a breathtaking knock from Abhishek Sharma sealed one of the most memorable wins in the tournament's history. While the team doesn't have the odds in its favor on cricket betting apps, Cummins would like to see the bowling attack deliver the goods and script success for the team.
Abhishek Sharma played one of the best knocks in IPL history, and he will look to deliver a good start with Travis Head, who also marked his return to form in the last game. Ishan Kishan must build partnerships with Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy in the middle order. The team expects big hits from Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, and Pat Cummins in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack looks poor, and this is worrying for the team. Mohammad Shami and Pat Cummins have been expensive, and the side needs a better show from them with the new ball. Harshal Patel and Eshan Malinga must do well in the middle overs to keep the scoring under check. The team expects a good show in the supporting role from Zeeshan Ansari and Abhishek Sharma.
Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga, Abhinav Manohar (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bat First
It is a high-scoring venue where bowlers struggle to trouble batsmen. The record favors sides that bat first in Mumbai, where the wicket slows down in the second half. Both the captains shall have this on their minds at the toss, and the side winning it shall look to bat first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The forecast is for clear skies over Mumbai. The wicket will be flat and good to bat on, where we expect another high-scoring contest. Bowlers, especially fast ones, shall have little margin for error on this track. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this game with a record win. The batting lineup will be confident, but the bowling attack lacks form. The onus will be on the bowlers to do well in this contest, as Mumbai has a strong batting lineup. The Mumbai Indians have a strong bowling attack and a good record at home. It will be a close contest, but the Mumbai Indians have an edge in the game.
Our prediction is for Mumbai Indians to win