The struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are looking to bounce back as they host the revitalized Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday, aiming for a crucial win to rejuvenate their 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign.

With just two victories from seven matches, SRH finds itself in a precarious position. Their once-potent batting lineup has frequently faltered, and the bowling attack has also failed to make a significant impact.

The team's limitations have been evident, particularly on slow and turning pitches, as they have suffered two defeats at home.

Their recent four-wicket loss to MI at the challenging Wankhede Stadium highlighted their vulnerabilities in tough conditions.

SRH's batsmen excel on flat tracks that yield high scores, and a favorable pitch against MI could provide them the momentum they desperately need.

Key players Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will be pivotal, as SRH's chances largely depend on the performance of this left-handed opening duo during the powerplay.

Abhishek recently scored an impressive 141 runs off 55 balls in a match against Punjab Kings, setting the record for the highest individual score in this IPL.

However, there are concerns regarding Head's form, as he has not been performing at his usual explosive level, and SRH will need him to regain his rhythm.

A loss would place SRH in a dire situation, especially considering their head-to-head record against MI, where they have won only 10 out of 24 encounters.

For MI, this match presents an excellent opportunity to solidify their resurgence before returning home to face the Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

The five-time champions have turned their season around with three consecutive victories.

Their latest triumph was a commanding nine-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where they chased down a target of nearly 180 with over four overs remaining.

Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 76 and Suryakumar Yadav's 68, featuring his signature shots, marked a significant return to form for MI's key batsmen.

Although Tilak Varma did not bat against CSK, he has been in excellent form, and Naman Dhir is emerging as a reliable finisher alongside captain Hardik Pandya.

While Jasprit Bumrah has not been at his wicket-taking best, he has been honing his accuracy, which could pose a threat to SRH's batting lineup, especially with MI's strategic use of him alongside Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar.

The pitch conditions will likely influence the match outcome, with SRH's two victories at home occurring on flat surfaces that led to high-scoring games against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

Teams (from):

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins ©, Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.

Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya ©, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.

The match is set to commence at 7:30 PM IST.