IPL 2025: Match 41– Who will be the Impact Players in today’s match between SRH and MI?

Overview

The visiting side, Mumbai Indians (MI), will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 41 of the ongoing IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) on Wednesday, April 23, in Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed ninth in the table with two wins and five losses in seven matches and need to win the remaining games to qualify. A loss here will significantly dent their chances. They lost the previous match against Mumbai by four wickets.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are sixth in the points table with four wins and as many losses in eight matches. They have won their previous three games in a row and will be looking to continue their good form.

Predicted impact players for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

• Sachin Baby – Can provide batting cover and be used as an impact substitute if SRH lose early wickets while batting first.

• Eshan Malinga – Can be used as an Impact Player when SRH are bowling second and conditions favour pacers. He has picked up 19 wickets in 17 T20Is.

• Wiaan Mulder – Provides an all-round option. He might be used as a substitute if SRH require extra batting depth late in the first innings and can also bowl a few overs in the second innings.

• Jaydev Unadkat – Can swing the new ball and may be called in as a replacement for the second innings if the pitch offers assistance to pacers.

Predicted impact players for Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Vignesh Puthur – A left-arm wrist-spinner who can be used as an impact substitute in the second innings. He was subbed in the game against CSK as well and proved to be impactful, picking up three wickets.

• Corbin Bosch – Performed well for MI Cape Town in SA20 and can be subbed in during the second innings if the conditions favour pacers. Bosch has picked up five wickets in his last three T20 matches.

• Karn Sharma – The wily leg-spinner can be used as a substitute in the second innings if the conditions are favourable for spin bowlers. He has picked up 79 wickets in his IPL career.

• Raj Bawa – A batting all-rounder who has scored 308 runs and taken 22 wickets in 21 T20 matches. Raj Angad Bawa more than qualifies to be called up for his services as an Impact Player.

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Expert opinion and final prediction

• Home Advantage: Sunrisers Hyderabad are playing the game at home, which gives them a significant edge.

• Recent Form: MI have won three of their previous four matches, while SRH have lost five of their last six.

• Balanced Side: Mumbai Indians look more balanced on paper.

SRH vs MI match prediction

With these factors in their favour, the Mumbai Indians are likely to win the upcoming IPL 2025 clash.