Mumbai Indians' star batter Tilak Varma opened up about how the upcoming away clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad will be just another IPL 2025 fixture for the team, but an emotional one for him personally.

The game marks his return to his home ground in Hyderabad, making it a special occasion for the 21-year-old left-hander.

While MI are slowly finding form in IPL 2025, their next test comes against a struggling SRH side. For Tilak, the game on April 23 is not just about points on the board-it's about making his homecoming count. As MI prepare to take on the Pat Cummins-led SRH, expectations will be high from Tilak, who is expected to shine on familiar turf.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he highlighted the clash's stakes and spoke about his motivation for the match.

"It is just a game, but it is emotional because I am playing in my home ground. I just want to get my basics right and give my best for my team," Tilak said.

Tilak Varma's season so far has mirrored MI's topsy-turvy campaign. After starting the season with four losses in their first five games, both the team and Tilak struggled. The batter even faced a low point when he was .

However, Tilak has bounced back since.

He has scored 231 runs from 8 IPL 2025 matches so far, showing signs of growing confidence. But this SRH fixture, being played on his home ground, carries added significance-not just for him, but for MI as well. The team currently sits sixth on the points table and will be looking to climb into the top four.