In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a four-wicket victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), thanks to a stellar all-round performance by England's Will Jacks.​

Jacks Shines with Bat and Ball

Will Jacks, who had a modest run in the tournament so far, turned the tide by delivering a match-winning performance. With the ball, he took 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his three overs, dismissing key SRH batsmen Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, effectively restricting SRH to 162/5 in their allotted 20 overs. ​

Chasing 163, Jacks contributed a vital 36 runs off 26 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring MI's innings and steering them towards victory. 

SRH's Late Surge Falls Short

SRH's innings saw a late surge, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 37 off 28 balls, including a 21-run over against Deepak Chahar. Aniket Verma and captain Pat Cummins added 22 runs in the final over, setting a competitive target of 163. ​

MI's Steady Chase

Mumbai's chase was bolstered by contributions from Ryan Rickelton (31 off 23 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (26 off 15 balls). Despite losing wickets at intervals, MI maintained the required run rate. Captain Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma ensured the team crossed the finish line in the 19th over, securing their third win of the season.

Captain's Praise for Jacks

Post-match, MI skipper Hardik Pandya lauded Jacks' versatility, stating, "That's the beauty of him. Having three facets, he can be a gun fielder, he can bowl those crucial overs, and in his batting he has so much explosiveness."

Looking Ahead

With this victory, Mumbai Indians move up in the IPL 2025 standings, showcasing improved form. They are set to face the Chennai Super Kings in their next match, aiming to build on this momentum.​