In an emotional and heartwarming moment following Mumbai Indians’ (MI) win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday, Ishan Kishan shared a heartfelt reunion with MI’s owner, Nita Ambani, at the Wankhede Stadium. This was Kishan’s first appearance at Wankhede in rival colors after being bought by SRH for IPL 2025.
The young wicketkeeper-batter had a quiet outing with the bat, getting stumped for just 2 runs. However, the post-match moment between Kishan and Ambani stole the show. As the players were heading off the field, Ishan walked towards Nita Ambani, greeted her with a smile, and received a gentle pat on the cheek. This simple but emotional exchange highlighted the bond between Kishan and the Mumbai franchise, where he had played for seven seasons before being released in the 2025 auction.
MI’s Clinical Performance Seals the Win
On the field, MI showed their class with a clinical all-round performance to secure their third win of the season. Chasing down a target of 163 on a challenging surface, MI managed to reach the target in just 18.1 overs. Key contributions from Will Jacks (36 off 26), Suryakumar Yadav (26 off 15), and Tilak Varma (21*) helped them seal the victory.
MI’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, restricted SRH to 162/5, setting a solid platform for their chase. While SRH showed some late fight, thanks to Heinrich Klaasen (37) and Aniket Verma’s fireworks in the final overs, MI’s control over the conditions and sharp execution proved too much for the Hyderabad side.
SRH Struggles to Find Form
With this victory, MI moved to six points in the IPL 2025 standings, while SRH remains in a tough spot with only two wins. This loss leaves SRH with a difficult task of mounting a comeback to keep their playoff hopes alive.
As MI celebrates its second consecutive win after defeating Delhi Capitals last week, SRH must regroup and focus on their remaining matches if they hope to qualify for the playoffs.
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