By Chirag - Apr 23, 2025 10:46 AM
As the Indian Premier League 2025 action continues, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to take on the in-form Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday, April 23. The two teams have already met once this season, with Mumbai clinching a four-wicket victory in that encounter. SRH, struggling for consistency, find themselves ninth in the standings, with only two wins from seven games. Their recent loss also came against MI, making this upcoming fixture a crucial opportunity for redemption.
On the other hand, Mumbai have gained momentum after a sluggish start to the season. They have registered three consecutive wins, including a dominant nine-wicket triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last outing. With four wins in eight matches, MI are slowly climbing the table and will look to maintain their winning streak.
With both teams possessing powerful bowling units, here’s a look at three bowlers who could have a significant impact and potentially take the most wickets in today’s clash:
Since returning to the IPL, Jasprit Bumrah, the top pacer for Mumbai, has been steadily getting back to his peak. His recent performance against CSK, where he took 2/25 in four overs and removed key batters Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni, was a testament to his growing rhythm and confidence.
Although Bumrah has taken only four wickets in four matches so far, his average of 29.75 and economy rate of 7.43 highlight his ability to contain runs and apply pressure. He returned from the last match against SRH with economical stats of 1/21. Bumrah’s precision and experience make him a major threat for the Hyderabad batters.
SRH skipper Pat Cummins was one of the few bright spots in their previous encounter with MI. He dismissed top-order batsmen Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, and Suryakumar Yadav during an outstanding performance that ended with figures of 3/26 in four overs.
Despite having only seven wickets in as many matches this season, Cummins' leadership and ability to strike at crucial moments make him a vital asset for Hyderabad. With an economy rate of 10.21, he’ll be aiming to tighten things up and lead from the front in this key fixture.
Harshal Patel has quietly emerged as SRH’s most successful bowler this season. With nine wickets in six matches, he leads the bowling charts for his side. Though his economy rate stands at 9.75, his knack for breakthroughs has kept him in the spotlight.
Harshal took out Ryan Rickelton in the last encounter with MI, but he was a little pricey with figures of 1/31 in three overs. As SRH seek revenge on their home turf, Harshal will be crucial to their hopes of dismantling MI’s strong batting line-up.
With important bowlers like Bumrah, Cummins, and Harshal in the spotlight, today's match between SRH and MI promises to be an interesting contest. While MI will look to ride their winning wave, Hyderabad will aim to bounce back and turn the tide in their favor.These three bowlers are expected to play crucial roles in an exciting match.
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