The confrontation between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025's Match 41 is sure to be an electrifying one. Both teams are bursting with match-winners, and the game's outcome may hinge on some thrilling one-on-ones. Here are the top 4 key player duels to look out for in this match. Top 4 Key Player Battles to Watch in SRH vs MI Sno Players 1 Pat Cummins vs Rohit Sharma 2 Abhishek Sharma vs Hardik Pandya 3 Harshal Patel vs Hardik Pandya 4 Heinrich Klaasen vs Jasprit Bumrah Pat Cummins vs Rohit Sharma Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2017 3 2 0 0 0 0 150.0 - 2020 19 15 0 9 1 2 126.7 - 2021 3 4 1 1 0 0 75.0 3.0 2024 6 4 2 3 0 1 150.0 3.0 2025 9 8 1 4 0 1 112.5 9.0 Total 40 33 4 17 1 4 121.2 10.0 One of the most exciting battles will be between SRH’s captain Pat Cummins and MI’s veteran opener Rohit Sharma. These two experienced players have faced each other multiple times across different seasons, and Cummins has had some success against the MI star. In their head-to-head record, Rohit has scored a total of 40 runs off 33 balls bowled by Cummins. But what is remarkable is that Cummins has dismissed him 4 times. Rohit has struggled to score freely against Cummins. His strike rate is slightly more than 120, and his average is just 10 against the Australian bowler. In 2024, Cummins dismissed him twice in a mere 4 balls. Even in the recent 2025 season, Rohit managed to score only 9 runs from 8 balls before getting dismissed. Rohit may have experience, but Cummins is clearly getting the better of him. This combat at the top of the order could determine the outcome of the match. Also Read | Rishabh Pant’s Struggles Continue in IPL 2025 for LSG Abhishek Sharma vs Hardik Pandya Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2019 0 1 1 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 2022 2 4 0 2 0 0 50.0 - 2024 3 3 0 0 0 0 100.0 - 2025 4 2 1 1 1 0 200.0 4.0 Total 9 10 2 4 1 0 90.0 4.5 Another interesting duel will be that of SRH's young opener Abhishek Sharma and MI all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Whenever these two have clashed, Abhishek has not been able to get started. Overall, Abhishek has managed to score only 9 runs off 10 deliveries against Hardik and has already been sent back twice. Earlier in 2019, Hardik dismissed Abhishek on the very first ball. Even in 2025, Abhishek hit 4 runs off 2 balls before losing his wicket once more. In total seasons, Abhishek's strike rate against Hardik stands at a paltry 90, and he has an average of just 4.5. These figures indicate how challenging it has proved for the young left-hander to cope with Hardik's speed and variations. If Abhishek wishes to put his mark in this game strongly, he will have to find a solution to Hardik's intelligent bowling. Harshal Patel vs Hardik Pandya Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2018 0 2 0 2 0 0 0.0 - 2021 6 5 2 3 1 0 120.0 3.0 2022 4 3 0 1 0 0 133.3 - 2024 3 3 1 1 0 0 100.0 3.0 2025 11 3 0 0 1 1 366.7 - Total 24 16 3 7 2 1 150.0 8.0 Let's now turn the sides and examine Hardik Pandya's batting struggle against Harshal Patel. This is an interesting encounter because both players have enjoyed their moments. Harshal, representing SRH, has been able to send Hardik back 3 times in 16 balls. Hardik has made a combined 24 runs off those 16 balls, with a strike rate of 150. Yet his average off Harshal is just 8. That is because although Hardik does make some boundaries, Harshal has the tendency of getting his wicket. Harshal dismissed Hardik cheaply in 2021 and 2024. But in their latest encounter in 2025, Hardik hammered 11 runs off 3 balls with a four and a six. This fight will be crucial in the middle overs. If Harshal is able to pick Hardik once more, it can go slow for MI. However, if Hardik picks up from where he had stopped last time, SRH may be in trouble. Also Read | Hayden disagrees with Dhoni's powerplay strategy Heinrich Klaasen vs Jasprit Bumrah Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2024 22 11 0 1 2 1 200.0 - 2025 4 5 1 2 0 0 80.0 4.0 Total 26 16 1 3 2 1 162.5 26.0 The last major battle is between SRH strong finisher Heinrich Klaasen and MI speed ace Jasprit Bumrah. These two had their first encounter in 2024, and the battle has already provided fans with some nail-biting moments. Klaasen has made 26 runs off 16 balls by Bumrah. He has been dismissed once. In 2024, he played confidently and aggressively, making 22 runs off only 11 balls without being dismissed. But in their second encounter in 2025, Bumrah outplayed him, dismissing him for only 4 runs off 5 balls. This contest may decide the death overs. If Klaasen survive Bumrah's yorkers and variations, he may finish strongly for SRH. However, if Bumrah takes wickets early on, MI might take the upper hand in the last overs.