Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Indian Premier League 2025 campaign hit another low on Wednesday night as they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians.
The loss -- SRH’s sixth in eight games -- leaves them second from bottom on the points table with their net run rate deep in the red.
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Mumbai, on the other hand, are heading in the opposite direction. After winning just one of their first five games, they have now won four straight matches.
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At the heart of their charge is former captain Rohit Sharma, who scored another match-winning knock to keep MI’s momentum going.
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What did Kris Srikkanth say about Sunrisers Hyderabad's downfall in IPL 2025?
Former India player Kris Srikkanth didn’t hold back after the game. He posted a rather telling message on X that appeared to signal the end of the road for SRH this season.
While praising Rohit’s return to form, he also seemed to bid goodbye to Hyderabad’s hopes of a turnaround in the ongoing season.
“What a knock and what a time to come into form! If this guy is in the wicket for more than 6 overs then God help the opposition! There is a reason why he's a legend and he just showed all of us why? Good luck SRH next year!” - Kris Srikkanth on X
His comments indicate that SRH may already be out of realistic contention even if the numbers don’t say so just yet. After eight matches, SRH have won only two and now carry a net run rate of -1.361 -- worse than everyone except bottom-placed CSK.
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Their remaining fixtures will demand not only flawless performances but also favourable results elsewhere. As for MI, they have hit their stride at just the right time, with Rohit Sharma’s form.