Rohit Sharma’s Comeback or Abhishek’s Fireworks? MI vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Preview & Fantasy Guide

Rohit Sharma’s Comeback or Abhishek’s Fireworks? MI vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Preview & Fantasy Guide

The excitement is heating up in IPL 2025 as Mumbai Indians take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 17. While much of the build-up has focused on Rohit Sharma vs Abhishek Sharma, both teams have more firepower waiting to explode.

But beyond the Sharma vs Sharma narrative, tonight’s game could be all about high scores, fantasy battles, and a crucial step in the playoff race.

Match Details

Match: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Date & Time: April 17, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema

Pitch Report & Conditions

The Wankhede pitch is flat, batting-friendly, and known for big totals. Short boundaries and some dew in the second innings can make chasing easier.

Expected Conditions:

Flat batting track

Some early swing with the new ball

Dew likely in the second half

Score of 200+ very possible

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 23

Mumbai Indians Wins: 13

Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 10

At Wankhede: MI 6 – SRH 2

Since 2019: MI have won 8 of last 11 encounters

Mumbai has a slight historical edge, especially at home.

Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma

Ryan Rickelton (wk)

Will Jacks

Suryakumar Yadav

Tilak Varma

Hardik Pandya (c)

Naman Dhir

Mitchell Santner

Deepak Chahar

Trent Boult

Jasprit Bumrah

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Abhishek Sharma

Travis Head

Ishan Kishan

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Heinrich Klaasen (wk)

Aniket Verma

Pat Cummins (c)

Harshal Patel

Zeeshan Ansari

Mohammed Shami

Jaydev Unadkat

Key Players to Watch

Mumbai Indians:

Rohit Sharma: Due for a big knock, could explode tonight

Jasprit Bumrah: Will be key to control Head & Abhishek early

Suryakumar Yadav: Dangerous in middle overs

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Abhishek Sharma: In red-hot form, key powerplay striker

Travis Head: Can change the game in a few overs

Heinrich Klaasen: Middle-order muscle, good vs spin

Dream11 Fantasy Tips

Top Fantasy Picks:

Captain: Abhishek Sharma / Travis Head

Vice-Captain: Jasprit Bumrah / Suryakumar Yadav

Dark Horses: Naman Dhir, Harshal Patel

Dream11 Prediction (Balanced Team):

Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen Batters: Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Suryakumar Yadav All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma Bowlers: Bumrah, Boult, Shami, Harshal Patel

Match Prediction

This could be a close contest, but Mumbai Indians have the edge due to home conditions, better bowling form, and history at Wankhede.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win a high-scoring thriller.

Final Thoughts

Whether it's Rohit's comeback knock or Abhishek’s fireworks, fans can expect a run-fest at Wankhede. Don’t forget to update your Dream11 before toss, and enjoy what could be one of the most thrilling games of IPL 2025 so far.