Key Points

The IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad promises high-stakes drama at Wankhede Stadium. Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first, with former captain Rohit Sharma starting among the impact substitutes. Both teams are struggling with four losses each and desperately need a win to keep playoff hopes alive. The match could be a turning point for either side in this intense tournament.

Key Points: Rohit Benched as Hardik Leads Mumbai Indians vs SRH

  • Hardik Pandya opts to bowl first at Wankhede Stadium
  • Both teams unchanged from previous matches
  • Mumbai and SRH desperate for crucial win
  • Rohit starts as impact substitute
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IPL 2025: Rohit starts on bench as Mumbai Indians elect to bowl first against SRH

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya wins toss, chooses to bowl first with Rohit Sharma among impact substitutes in crucial IPL 2025 match

"Bumrah is fine, we don't have to worry about him - Hardik Pandya"

Mumbai, April 17

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday.

Both sides are coming into the match with wins in their respective matches and decided to go ahead with the same playing XIs as their previous matches.

Mumbai Indians decided to go with former captain Rohit Sharma starting among the impact substitutes.

Hardik Pandya said the decision was because of the possibility of the dew playing a role later in the match.

"Very excited, the way the last couple of days have gone," he said, adding that they are backing all their batters. "Bumrah is fine, we don't have to worry about him. If he wasn't 100%, he wouldn't be here."

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins said it looks like a good wicket and wasn't too worried about losing the toss. Same side for SRH too. "Sometimes it's good to reset, sometimes it is good to keep going," he said about the five-day gap between their games.

The match is being played on the same pitch on which the Mumbai Indians bundled out Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 and then chased the target with 43 balls to spare. This was Mumbai Indians' only home win this season, and their fans will be hoping that the return to the same strip works again for them.

Both teams desperately want to win this match as they have both lost four matches each, and losing more matches will seriously hamper their chances of recovering and fighting for a playoff spot.

Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma

Impact Substitutes: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (capt), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga

Impact Substitutes: Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Still can't believe Rohit isn't in the starting XI! 😕 He's been in decent form. Hope they bring him in early if the top order struggles.
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Priya M.
Smart move to bowl first considering the dew factor. MI's bowling attack looks lethal with Bumrah and Boult! 🔥
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Arjun S.
Respectfully disagree with Pandya's captaincy decisions. Rohit should be opening - his experience is invaluable in high-pressure games like this.
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Sneha R.
Excited to see Suryakumar bat today! He's been quiet last few matches, hoping for a big one at Wankhede 💙
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Vikram J.
Both teams at 4 losses already - this is practically an eliminator! May the better team win 🤞
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Neha P.
SRH's middle order looks shaky to me. If MI can get Head and Abhishek early, they'll be in control. Klaasen can't do it alone every time!

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