SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma got an early reprieve during their IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 17. After SRH were sent in to bat, Will Jacks dropped a tough chance at slip off Deepak Chahar’s bowling, giving Abhishek a crucial early escape.
The aggressive left-hander made MI regret the miss, especially targeting Chahar during the powerplay. He struck four boundaries off the pacer, including a brilliant hat-trick of fours in the fifth over. The short-lived battle between Abhishek and Chahar turned into a thrilling highlight for fans, with both players fiercely competing for dominance.
You can watch the video here:
4, 4, 4
Abhishek Sharma continues his brilliant form and takes on Deepak Chahar 💪
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After avoiding a golden duck by a narrow margin, Abhishek Sharma went on to score 40 runs off 28 balls. His innings featured seven boundaries, and he maintained an impressive strike rate of 142.86. As of now, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are positioned 9th in the IPL 2025 standings with 2 points from 4 matches, having won 1 and lost 3. Their Net Run Rate (NRR) is currently -0.493.
Abhishek Sharma Falls to Hardik Pandya After Powerplay in MI vs SRH
MI captain Hardik Pandya struck first for the home team, breaking the 59-run partnership between SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. The all-rounder removed the well-set Abhishek on the third ball of the eighth over.
Hardik bowled a short delivery, and Abhishek attempted to hit it aerially on the off side. However, he mistimed the shot, and substitute fielder Raj Bawa caught him at the boundary. You can watch his dismissal video here:
AND HE'S GOT HIM! 😱
Hardik Pandya strikes in his first over and takes out Abhishek Sharma!
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Abhishek’s wicket was crucial for the Mumbai Indians, as the 24-year-old entered the match on the back of a remarkable 141-run performance in SRH’s eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
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