IPL 2025: Predicting MI’s playing XI for their clash against SRH

Mumbai Indians, who have gained a winning momentum in the ongoing IPL 2025 with three successive wins, will face the ‘number nine’ Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 41st game of the tournament. The game will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday at 7:30 PM (IST). 

Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians are currently placed in the sixth spot of the points table, with a recent 9-wicket win against the arch-rivals CSK in their last game. They will aim to win this game and get an entry into the ‘top four’ spots in the standings. 

So, here in this article, we’ll discuss the predicted playing XI of the Mumbai Indians for their next clash against the Chennai Super Kings. 

Openers  

The young wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton and former skipper Rohit Sharma will be opening the innings for the Mumbai Indians in their next game against SRH. The duo stitched a swashbuckling opening partnership of 63 runs in just 6.4 overs before Rickelton got dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja at the individual score of 19 balls, with three fours and a six. 

However, Rohit Sharma continued to attack CSK bowlers and played an unbeaten knock of 76 runs off just 45 balls, featuring 4 fours and a six. He also won the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his brilliant match-winning knock in his side’s favour. 

Middle Order  

Star number three batter Suryakumar also played a pivotal role in MI’s massive 9-wicket win against CSK, alongside the veteran Rohit Sharma’s 76. SKY smashed 68 runs off just 30 balls, with 4 fours and six sixes. He also built an unbeaten and match-winning 114-run partnership to help MI chase the target in just 15.4 overs. 

SKY will be followed by star MI Southpaw Tilak Varma, who is known for his big hits while batting in the middle at number four. Later in the batting attack of MI, young batter Naman Dhir will also be there to bat at number five to add some impactful runs on the board. 

All-Rounder 

MI skipper Hardik Pandya is one of the top specialist all-rounders in their current squad. He has left a good impact both with bat and ball, on the given chances in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). He bowled an economical spell in the last game against CSK, conceding only 13 runs in an over. 

Apart from that, he might contribute with some big hits in the death overs to help his side post a target to chase down for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the next game. Notably, Pandya is one of the only two bowlers to claim a five-wicket haul in the tournament’s current season. 

Bowlers  

The bowling attack of the five-time champions might include three out-and-out pacers, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah. Interestingly, Bumrah was one of the most economical bowlers for his side in the game against CSK as he scalped 2 wickets at just 25 runs in his 4 overs. Deepak Chahar also scalped a wicket in the last game, and Trent Boult could also be a serious threat to tackle SRH in the powerplay phase of the innings.

The pace trio will be accompanied by the star New Zealand spinner, Mitchell Santner, who also bowled a brilliant and economical spell. He scalped 1 wicket at the cost of just 14 runs in three overs, with a brilliant economy rate of just 4.66. 

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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