Close Call Victory for MI At Wankhede In SRH vs MI IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians (MI) narrowly defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 4 wickets in what was a thrilling last-ball finish in IPL 2025. It looked plain sailing for MI at one stage of the match, but the blood-pounding rollercoaster ride was saved for the late stages of the game.

Mumbai, requiring just 2 runs off 7 balls to win the game, were rocked by an unbelievable two-wicket collapse which brought this game right down to the wire and final minutes. However, MI’s Tilak Verma maintained enough composure and focus to finally take MI to their target, nonetheless creating nervous moments for fans and players alike in that closing drama.

MI’s Chase: A Sudden Thrill with Late Drama

Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 163 as their target for Mumbai Indians, and the pursuit was going smoothly for MI up to the 17th over. After the 17th over, Mumbai scored 161/4 and had only 2 runs left from 18 balls. Having the match within their reach, Ishan Malinga took up the bowling for the 18th over, and Tilak Verma could get just a single on the first ball, leveling the scores at 163.

Hardik Pandya’s Miss Streak: A Surprising Turn

With the score even, fiery batter Hardik Pandya stepped up to strike, with the hope of ending the game with a bang. But the drama began to unravel as Hardik tried to hit a six on the second delivery of the over but missed, and Ishan Kishan caught the ball at mid-wicket, and Pandya had to return to the pavilion.

Naman Dheer’s Woes: Two Quick Dismissals

The pressure kept building as Naman Dheer walked into the crease in a high-pressure moment. He did not have an impact, as he experienced a series of mishaps. On the very first two balls, Naman did not score, even as he attempted to take a risky single both times, only to see the ball hit the fielder’s hands.

The second ball witnessed Dheer try a paddle sweep but miss it entirely. The ball struck his pads, and the umpire promptly raised his finger for an LBW dismissal. Naman Dheer knew his destiny and trudged back to the dugout before the third umpire’s review could be completed, adding more drama to the on-field proceedings.

One Run in Six Balls: MI’s Nerve-Wracking Struggle

What should have been an easy run chase for Mumbai now appeared to be going out of their hands. Following the dismissal of Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner took to the crease. Santner, though, could not score off the first ball, ending the over. With MI still requiring a single run to win, they had now taken 6 balls to reach there.

Zeeshan Ansari’s Last Over: Tilak Verma Finishes in Style

As pressure mounted, Zeeshan Ansari was introduced to bowl the 19th over, with MI still needing just one run to win. Ultimately, Tilak Verma, who had been solid all along, took the initiative into his own hands.

In the very first ball of the over, Verma played an exquisite reverse sweep to score a boundary, winning the match and thus the 4-wicket win for Mumbai Indians.

At one stage, MI seemed to be heading for a comfortable victory, but late drama in the collapse made it a nail-biter.

Effect on Net Run Rate: Mumbai’s Missed Chance

While Mumbai Indians won the game, their long struggle in the last overs will have an impact on their net run rate. What should have been a quick victory with one ball to go ended up taking 6 balls, and that could impact their position if the net run rate comes into play later in the tournament.

As the IPL 2025 season continues, Mumbai Indians might have to look back on these late-match glitches. A more effective finish might prove decisive in the event of a tie on points towards the end of the league phase.

A Close Call Victory for MI

Despite the last-minute drama and near-collapse, Mumbai Indians won in what was a narrow victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The match that seemed to be going MI’s way turned out to be a rollercoaster ride as they could not see out the match in the last overs. Tilak Verma’s calm and composed reverse sweep, however, made sure MI reached the finishing line.

This win was a crucial turning point for Mumbai Indians, keeping them in the competition for IPL 2025, but the spectacular meltdown is a reminder of how easily fortunes can turn around in cricket. Mumbai will have to smooth out these jitters in the dying seconds if they are to gather momentum for the rest of the season.

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