IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians gain momentum with second straight win

Mumbai Indians registered their second straight with a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Having lost five matches in a row, Mumbai bounced back with a thrilling victory over the Delhi Capitals last Sunday before their comprehensive all-round display against the Sunrisers.

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After restricting Sunrisers to 162 for five, Mumbai reached home in the 19th over losing six wickets with Will Jacks, who had earlier taken two wickets with his off-spin, scoring 36 off 26 balls.

Decent knocks from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickleton helped set up the chase, while skipper Hardik Pandya smacked a quick 21 runs off nine balls towards the end to seal the game.

The match helps restore a bit of Mumbai's mojo, pushing them into a crowded mid table. They have three victories in seven matches.

Pandya said the way his team bowled was "very smart and spot on".

"We stuck to simple, basic plans," the Mumbai skipper said, adding that once the pressure to get boundaries eased in the second innings, they "pushed the pedal at the end". 

Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins admitted that it was not the "easiest" wicket.

"Got to play well away from home to make the finals, unfortunately not clicked yet". (With inputs from AFP)