Mohammed Shami calls Hardik Pandya 'bhai' and asks for his autograph - WATCH

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 24, 2025, 18:51 IST

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Rohit Sharma's brilliant 70 and a 53-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav propelled Mumbai Indians to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mumbai chased down the 144-run target with ease, securing their fourth consecutive win. Earlier, Heinrich Klaasen's 71 helped SRH recover to 143/8, but it wasn't enough to stop Mumbai's momentum.

Mohammed Shami calls Hardik Pandya 'bhai' and asks for his autograph - WATCH

Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya (Image credit: Mumbai Indians)

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma struck his second consecutive half-century and stitched a crucial 53-run stand with Suryakumar Yadav (40*), powering Mumbai Indians to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 144, Mumbai wrapped up the win in just 15.4 overs, marking their fourth straight win and third successful chase in a row.
The chase was anchored by Rohit, who was at his fluent best with a 46-ball 70. He took charge early, launching Pat Cummins over deep square leg for a six and following it up with a crisp four in the third over.
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Showing great awareness of the flat Hyderabad pitch, Rohit—who came in as an impact sub—was quick to capitalize, especially when Jaydev Unadkat took the pace off the ball. A powerful lofted six over cover in the fourth over set the tone for what would be a commanding innings.
Rohit's composed yet aggressive approach, blending caution with controlled aggression, proved too good for the SRH bowlers. With Suryakumar complementing him well, the result was never in doubt.

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Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad, after a poor start, were bailed out by Heinrich Klaasen’s counter-attacking 71 off 44 balls. He shared a 99-run partnership with Abhinav Manohar (43 off 37), helping SRH recover to 143/8. Despite their efforts, it proved too little against a resurgent Mumbai side.
In a light-hearted post-match moment, SRH pacer Mohammad Shami was seen taking Hardik Pandya’s autograph on an ICC Champions Trophy 2025 jersey. Both players were part of India’s victorious campaign, where they beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final held in Dubai.

Mumbai, now with back-to-back wins over SRH this season, continue to build strong momentum in their campaign.

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