Written By: Shreya Patil

If you follow IPL cricket closely, you know that Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is always a game worth watching. There is no flashy rivalry tag attached, but the numbers tell a clear story. These two teams have met 25 times in the IPL, and almost every game has had something worth talking about.

Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head with 15 wins to SRH’s 10. Five IPL titles back up MI’s record as the most successful team in the competition’s history. But SRH are no pushovers. They won the IPL in 2016 and 2024, and they have handed MI some of their worst losses. In fact, SRH’s highest score against any team in this rivalry sits at 277, which says everything about how dangerous they can be on their day.

This article walks you through every important number, every memorable match, and every key player from this fixture. Whether you want to know the overall record, venue-wise stats, or the biggest wins, you will find it all here.

MI vs SRH: Total Head-to-Head Results

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 25 IPL matches against each other. MI have won 15 of those, while SRH have won 10. There has been no tied match or no result between the two sides.

MI vs SRH Head to Head
Source – myKhel

The overall record clearly favours MI, but the margin is not as wide as some fans might expect. SRH have pushed them hard in several seasons and have won its fair share of important games.

TeamWins
Mumbai Indians (MI)15
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)10
Total Matches25

MI vs SRH: Format-Wise Record

Here is how the two sides have matched up across different stages of the IPL:

CategoryTotal MatchesMI WinsSRH WinsNo Result
IPL League Stage221390
IPL Playoffs3210
Overall Total2515100

MI has a better playoff record, too, winning 2 of 3 knockout games against SRH. That matters because both teams have been strong playoff sides over the years.

Performance Across Different Venues

The venue has always played a big role in how these matches have turned out. Let’s look at how MI and SRH have performed at home and away.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The Wankhede is where MI feel most at home. In front of their own crowd, MI have been dominant against SRH. The pitch there tends to support strokeplay, and MI’s batting line-up has made full use of it over the years. SRH have struggled to defend totals or chase down big scores in Mumbai.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Source – MCA
DateSeasonWinnerMarginHighlight
Apr 5, 2025IPL 2025MI7 wicketsMI chases down comfortably
Mar 25, 2023IPL 2023MI14 runsMI defends successfully
May 4, 2021IPL 2021MI13 runsClose finish
Apr 13, 2019IPL 2019MI40 runsBig MI win

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

SRH’s home ground in Hyderabad has traditionally been a different story. The slower pitch suits SRH’s bowling attack, and their home crowd lifts them. SRH have won more often than not when they host MI in Hyderabad. That said, MI has managed to pull off wins there as well, which shows their ability to adapt.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Source – Revsportz
DateSeasonWinnerMarginSRH posts a big total
Mar 15, 2025IPL 2025MI4 wicketsMI chase down in Hyderabad
May 2, 2024IPL 2024SRH31 runsSRH post big total
May 7, 2022IPL 2022SRH3 runsThriller finish
Apr 9, 2018IPL 2018SRH1 wicketLast-ball finish

Neutral Venues

In the 2020 season played in the UAE, both teams met twice. MI won one game, and SRH took the other. Playing on neutral ground tends to level the playing field, and both teams showed they could win away from home.

DateVenueSeasonWinnerMargin
Nov 3, 2020Abu DhabiIPL 2020MI34 runs
Oct 11, 2020DubaiIPL 2020SRH10 wickets

Biggest Wins and Memorable Matches

Here are some of the standout results from this fixture over the years:

TeamMarginDateVenueKey Context
SRH85 RunsMay 11, 2016HyderabadSRH dominated with bat and ball
SRH31 RunsMay 2, 2024HyderabadSRH’s highest score in this fixture: 277
SRH10 WicketsOct 11, 2020DubaiDominant SRH bowling display
MI40 RunsApr 13, 2019MumbaiMI’s biggest win in recent memory
MI42 RunsOct 27, 2021DubaiMI bowled SRH out for low score

The 2024 game in Hyderabad stands out for SRH’s batting display. They posted 277 runs, their highest score in any match in this fixture. MI could not keep up. On the other side, MI’s 85-run win in 2016 was equally one-sided, just in the other direction.

Recent Form: MI vs SRH (Last 6 Matches)

Looking at the last six encounters between these two sides, MI have had the better of things. They have come out on top in four of those six matches, while SRH won two.

DateVenueWinnerMarginSeason
Apr 5, 2025MumbaiMI7 wicketsIPL 2025
Mar 15, 2025HyderabadMI4 wicketsIPL 2025
May 2, 2024HyderabadSRH31 runsIPL 2024
Apr 21, 2024MumbaiMI7 wicketsIPL 2024
Apr 23, 2023MumbaiMI8 wicketsIPL 2023
Mar 25, 2023HyderabadMI14 runsIPL 2023

IPL 2025 saw MI win both their games against SRH. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were in good form, and MI’s bowling attack looked sharp. SRH’s best result in the recent batch was their 31-run win in 2024, which came after a massive 277-run total.

Key Players from Both Teams

 Here are Some Key Important Players from MI vs SRH games:

Top Run-Scorers in MI vs SRH Matches

PlayerTeamRuns
Rohit SharmaMI750+
Shikhar DhawanSRH600+
Suryakumar YadavMI500+
David WarnerSRH500+

Top Wicket-Takers in MI vs SRH Matches

PlayerTeamWickets
Jasprit BumrahMI25+
Bhuvneshwar KumarSRH20+
Lasith MalingaMI15+
Rashid KhanSRH15+

Individual Records in MI vs SRH Matches

Record CategoryStatisticPlayer(s)TeamYear
Highest Individual Score102*Rohit SharmaMI2014
Best Bowling Figures4/14Bhuvneshwar KumarSRH2018
Highest Team Score277SRH vs MISRH2024
Lowest Team Score87MI vs SRHMI2013

Key Takeaways

 Here are some Key Takeaways from MI vs SRH:

FeatureDetailsStatus
Overall Record25 MatchesMI leads 15-10
Playoff Record3 MatchesMI leads 2-1
Recent FormLast 6 MatchesMI leads 4-2
Highest Score277SRH (2024)
Lowest Score87MI (2013)
IPL TitlesTrophy CountMI: 5 | SRH: 2

MI clearly has the upper hand in this fixture across all formats and stages. But SRH have always been capable of turning things around quickly. Their 2024 season showed just how dangerous they are at full strength, especially with explosive openers and quality spinners.

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Conclusion: MI Leads The Rivalry With 15 Wins Against SRH!

In 25 matches, MI have come out on top 15 times. That is a strong record by any measure. But SRH’s 10 wins are a reminder that this fixture is never one-sided. They have beaten MI in big games, at home and abroad, and they always bring a fight.

What makes this fixture exciting is the contrast in styles. MI relies on big-match experience and star power. SRH have always been built around discipline, sharp bowling, and, in recent years, some of the most explosive batting in the IPL. With both teams stacked with talent, every game between them carries genuine stakes.

As IPL 2025 unfolds, all signs point to more close contests and more big performances from both sides. The head-to-head record will keep shifting, and fans on both sides will be watching every ball with interest.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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