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Jacks’ all-round heroics and calm finishing from Tilak Varma help MI chase down 163 with four wickets in hand at Wankhede
Mumbai, April 18:
Will Jacks’ all-round brilliance powered Mumbai Indians (MI) to a thrilling four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a target of 163, MI sealed the win in 18.1 overs, marking their third victory of the season.
Jacks first made his presence felt with the ball, removing key batters Ishan Kishan and Travis Head, finishing with 2/14. Later, he contributed a handy 36 off 26 balls during the chase, anchoring MI through a tricky middle phase.
🔥 Match Highlights:
- MI won the toss and chose to field, with Jasprit Bumrah (1/21) and Jacks keeping SRH to 162/5.
- Abhishek Sharma (40 off 28) and Travis Head (28 off 29) gave SRH a decent start, but they couldn’t build on the momentum.
- Heinrich Klaasen tried to revive the innings with a 28-ball 37, but MI’s disciplined death bowling restricted SRH.
💥 MI’s Run Chase:
- Openers Rohit Sharma (26) and Ryan Rickelton (31) gave MI a solid start before falling to Pat Cummins, who starred with 3/26.
- Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav (26 off 15) kept the momentum going before a mini-collapse saw Hardik Pandya (21 off 9) and Naman Dhir fall in quick succession.
- With one run required, Tilak Varma (21)* held his nerve and finished the game without further hiccups.
🗣️ Post-Match Takeaway:
- Player of the Match: Will Jacks for his all-round performance (2/14 & 36 runs)
- SRH’s best bowler: Pat Cummins (3/26), supported by Eshan Malinga (2/36) and Harshal Patel (1 wicket)
- MI now sits mid-table with three wins, while SRH will look to bounce back in their next outing.
Mumbai Indians will next face Rajasthan Royals, while SRH look to regroup after a game that slipped through their fingers.