The Indian Premier League has seen various exciting rivalries, but when Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), it brings a different kind of excitement for the fans. On one side, there is MI which is one of the most successful IPL franchises with multiple trophies, World class talent and an unbeatable spirit. While on the other side, there is SRH who are determined, disciplined and known for their incredible bowling unit and brilliant performances.
SRH have been a part of IPL since 2013 and since then their matches with MI are worth watching every year. Through today’s blog post we are sharing the Mumbai indians vs sunrisers hyderabad timeline which will show you the match stats from the beginning till now.
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Head-to-Head Records Overview
Category | Mumbai Indians | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Total Matches Played | 26 | 26 |
Total Wins | 18 | 8 |
Lost | 8 | 18 |
Highest Team Score | 246/5 | 277/3 |
Lowest Team Score | 87 all out | 96 all out |
Leading run scorer | Rohit Sharma | David Warner |
Top Wicket-Taker | Jasprit Bumrah | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline
2013: A New Challenger Appears
The Sunrisers Hyderabad made their debut in the IPL in season 2013. Their first match against MI was a tight one. They won their first match against MI, defending a low score at home ground in which Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Amit Mishra impressed with the ball.
But MI came back in the next league match at Wankhede Stadium, chasing the target so easily with Rohit Sharma leading from the front.
2014: One Win Each
During that season, Again SRH won their first league match thanks to Shikhar Dhawan’s massive inning and MI took revenge in the next match.
That season, neither team could win the title, but their matches were hard-fought and closely matched.
2015: Mumbai On Top
In the 2015 IPL season, Mumbai Indians played really well and went on to win the IPL trophy.
MI beat SRH in both league matches, their players Lendl Simmons, Pollard, and Lasith Malinga performed well.
2016: SRH’s Breakthrough Year
This season turned things around. SRH defeated MI in both league matches with their top order batsman, David Warner.
Also, their bowling attack is too good with players like Mustafizur Rahman and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
That season, SRH went on to win their first-ever IPL trophy. Eventually, they won the trophy by defeating RCB.
2017: Balance Restored
In 2017, MI beat SRH at Wankhede in a close contest, thanks to their bowlers finishing strong. However, SRH returned the favor in Hyderabad.
Eventually, MI would go on to lift the trophy again in 2017, but SRH showed they could challenge them head-on.
2018: Low-Scoring Thrillers
2018 was all about close matches and incredible bowling displays, in which SRH chased down 147 in the final over with 1 wicket remaining. And in the second match SRH bowled out MI for just 87 runs, one of their lowest IPL totals ever.
This season was a highlight for SRH’s bowling attack, led by Bhuvneshwar, Rashid Khan, and Siddarth Kaul.
2019: Super Over Drama
In 2019, the match MI vs SRH ended in a Super Over with both teams scoring 162. However, in the Super Over, Mumbai Indians secured the win, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s excellent bowling.
2020: UAE Edition, Mumbai Indians Reigns
Due to the COVID-19, the IPL 2020 season was held in UAE. MI had a strong team with players Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton De Kock and Ishan Kishan who were in top form.
During that season, MI dominated the season and again lifted the IPL trophy.
2021: Mixed Results
In 2021, MI beat SRH in Chennai in which Rahul Chahat played an important role in winning. As he picked up the 4 wickets.
However, in another fixture held in Abu Dhabi, SRH beat MI.
2022: Young Star Take Charge
SRH handed a shock defeat to MI by successfully defending the score of 193 with the help of their young player, Umran Malik who bowled with blistering pace.
This season, Mumbai Indians ended up at the bottom of the table, while Sunrisers Hyderabad looked better and stronger as a team.
2023: Cameron Green’s Lights Up Wankhede
One of the most memorable matches of 2023 was when MI’s Cameron Green scored a brilliant century in just 47 balls. He powered MI to chase down a big score by SRH, which featured strong contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Sharma.
It was one of those classic MI comebacks that showed how dangerous they can be under pressure.
2024 – A New Record is Set
The IPL 2024 season will be remembered for this amazing and unforgettable game. As SRH scored 277/3, the highest team total in IPL history in which Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen played well. Although MI tried to fight back with a good score of 246/5 but SRH still won the match by 31 runs.
This game broke multiple records and was a perfect example of how modern-day T20 cricket is evolving.
2025: Recent Season and the Rivalry Continues
The latest IPL season added more balance to this rivalry. In the first league match of these teams, MI beat SRH by 28 runs in Wankhede stadium. MI player, Tim David smashed 68 in 35 balls and young bowler Akash Madhwal took 3 wickets in that match.
However, in the second league match which was held on SRH’s homeground, SRH won with Abhishek Sharma’s innings of 67 runs.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad rivalry has everything that makes the IPL matches special for audiences. This consists of huge scores, last over drama, Super Overs and much more. MI have had the upper hand in terms of overall wins but SRH have delivered some of the most memorable upsets and iconic moments. Every season this rivalry is getting better, with new players stepping up each season.
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