SRH’s Resilient Performance Despite Trent Boult’s Four-Wicket Haul

By Gurlal Singh

Cricket Player who is writing about cricket now.

Posted: April 23, 2025
Last updated: April 24, 2025

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In an intense match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) managed to post a total of 143/8 against Mumbai Indians (MI), following a challenging start, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 face-off. SRH’s innings were marked by a commendable fightback from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar after a destructive spell by MI’s Trent Boult.

Trent Boult spearheaded the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, claiming four wickets for 26 runs. His outstanding performance, accompanied by Deepak Chahar’s tight bowling that saw him take 2 wickets for a mere 12 runs, devastated SRH’s top-order. SRH found themselves struggling at 13 for 4 within the first five overs, courtesy of Boult and Chahar’s relentless bowling.

The SRH top-order presented minimal resistance, with key contributors such as Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy all dismissed for single-digit scores. A particularly unusual incident occurred when Ishan Kishan walked off the field despite not being given out, which commentators and analysts labeled as a “brain fade” moment.

Adding more pressure, Hardik Pandya took a crucial wicket by removing Aniket Verma, leaving SRH precarious at 35 for five. However, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar staged a remarkable recovery. Klaasen’s aggressive innings saw him score 71 runs off 44 balls, showcasing his skills and determination. Supporting him, Manohar played a crucial role, smashing 43 runs off 37 balls, and together they formed an essential 99-run partnership that lifted SRH from their dire straits.

Jasprit Bumrah marked a milestone during the match by taking his 300th T20 wicket, claiming the scalp of Heinrich Klaasen, just as SRH appeared to be fighting back.

Despite the spirited fightback, SRH’s total of 143/8 kept them in a challenging position, lying second-last on the IPL points table. The match began with MI’s Hardik Pandya winning the toss and deciding to field first, a decision that seemed justified given the early inroads made by his bowling unit. Overall, the match highlighted Mumbai Indians’ lethal bowling attack, tempered by SRH’s resilience in the face of adversity.