SRH vs MI IPL 2025: Why Hyderabad and Mumbai Players Are Wearing Black Armbands Today?

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SRH vs MI: In a poignant tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, south Kashmir, players from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, along with match officials, donned black armbands during their IPL 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

The gesture was accompanied by a minute's silence before the start of play, honoring the 26 lives lost and several others injured in the tragic incident at Baisaran, a popular tourist destination.​

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) further marked the occasion by canceling cheerleaders and fireworks for the match, emphasizing the somber mood and respect for the victims and their families.​

Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said: "The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy."

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed his condolences at the toss, stating, "We as a team and a franchise condemn any such attacks." Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins also shared his sentiments, saying, "It has been heartbreaking for us as well. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families."​

The cricketing community's unified response underscores the sport's role in standing against violence and supporting those affected by such tragedies.​

Speaking of the toss, Mumbai Indians won the toss and have opted to bowl first. SRH brought in Jaydev Unadkat, with Mohammed Shami moving to the Impact Player list.

Skipper Pat Cummins said they're confident playing at home and added, "We know this ground well and have played good cricket here."

MI replaced Ashwani Kumar with Vignesh. Captain Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first, saying, "Looks like a good track. We'll take it simple and stick to our plans."

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga.

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.