Mumbai Indians Dominate SRH as Rohit and Suryakumar Lead Commanding Chase in IPL 2025

Apr, 25 2025

MI Cruise to Fourth Straight IPL Victory as Rohit and Suryakumar Shine

The Mumbai Indians are on a roll. Their fourth consecutive win in IPL 2025 didn’t just add points to their tally—it sent a strong message to the rest of the league. Chasing down 144 against Sunrisers Hyderabad looked like a stroll, thanks to a blend of bowling precision from Trent Boult and explosive batting by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.

Sunrisers Hyderabad never really found their footing after being put in to bat. Trent Boult, with all his international experience, cut through the Sunrisers’ top and middle order with figures of 4 for 26. The left-armer got the big scalps early, dismissing both openers inside the powerplay. Hyderabad’s experiment with their batting order fizzled out against a disciplined MI attack, as the home side stumbled to 40 for 4 by the seventh over.

One man stood firm in the chaos: Heinrich Klaasen. The South African wicketkeeper-batsman found boundaries from tough angles, mixing measured singles with audacious sixes. His 71 from 44 balls saved SRH from embarrassment. Klaasen stitched together crucial partnerships for the mid and lower order, but he ran out of partners as wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, and Piyush Chawla kept the pressure on, never allowing him space to change gears for a late onslaught. SRH limped to 143 for 8 in their 20 overs, looking well below par for the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav Take Charge

A target of 144 can often be tricky, especially on a slightly sluggish pitch. But Rohit had other ideas. He has hit a rich vein of form, and his 71 off 44 was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Opening the innings, he found the gaps, cleared the ropes, and mixed orthodox cricket with some cheeky improvisation. The crowd, even with majority Sunrisers fans, couldn’t help but applaud the shot-making on display.

Once Rohit found his rhythm, Suryakumar Yadav picked up the tempo. Coming in after an early wicket, he wasted no time. His 40 not out from just 19 balls was the definition of calculated fireworks. Suryakumar dismantled the SRH attack with clean hits, often finding the boundary with apparent ease. The partnership with Rohit, worth almost 80 runs, killed any chances of a Sunrisers comeback.

The chase barely lasted. By the 16th over, Mumbai Indians had crossed the line at 146 for 3, with over four overs to spare. The run rate never slipped, the intent never lacked, and the composure was classic Mumbai. The win takes them higher up the IPL 2025 table—not just in points but in confidence. Their top-order firepower and bowling depth suggest this team isn’t done yet.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, questions will be asked. Their batting kept them in the game thanks to Klaasen, but the rest of the lineup failed to deliver. The bowlers, usually a strength at home, didn’t threaten the MI chase. As the tournament moves on, MI look set to be the team to beat, while Sunrisers will need to regroup to avoid slipping further.