The Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Mumbai Indians (MI) face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams are desperate to build momentum as the tournament heads into a crucial middle phase. With playoff spots beginning to tighten up, every match carries heightened significance, especially for sides that have struggled to establish consistency.
Mumbai Indians seek consistency at home
Mumbai currently find themselves at seventh place on the points table, having managed two wins from six outings. Their campaign has been stop-start, with flashes of brilliance offset by avoidable errors. In their previous match, MI clinched a confidence-boosting 12-run win over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring encounter. That win came at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and now with the team returning to their fortress in Mumbai, they will look to ride the momentum in front of their home crowd.
Sunrisers Hyderabad break the losing streak in style
Hyderabad, on the other hand, are positioned ninth in the standings, also with two wins and four defeats from six matches. However, they enter this match high on confidence after delivering one of the most thrilling performances of the season. In their last game, SRH chased down a mammoth 245-run target against Punjab Kings – the second-highest successful chase in IPL history. That historic win not only snapped their four-match losing streak but also revitalized belief within the squad
MI vs SRH Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 23 | MI won: 13 | SRH won: 10 | No result: 0
Match details: MI vs SRH, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: April 17, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for its batting-friendly conditions, featuring a flat track with consistent bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their strokes with confidence. The relatively short boundaries further aid high-scoring games. However, the presence of early moisture can offer some swing for seamers during the powerplay. As the match progresses, spinners might extract a bit of turn from the surface, posing a challenge for batters. In evening encounters, dew often plays a key role in the second innings, typically making chasing the preferred option.
MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Travis Head, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma
- Bowlers: Mohammad Shami, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel
MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Abhishek Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc)
- Choice 2: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (vc)
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MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klassen, Kamindu Mendis
MI vs SRH Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 17, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Bevon Jacobs, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Lizaad Williams, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Satyanarayana Raju, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Smaran Ravichandran, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby
