Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have emerged as a cracking contest in the Indian Premier League over the last decade. Mumbai have been the most successful team in IPL history having won multiple titles but Sunrisers Hyderabad has repeatedly pushed them with its strong bowling unit and no fear approach. They’ve had some barn-burners over the years, turning out dramatic finishes, breathtaking individual highlights and a handful of unforgettable moments. We take a look at their journey in detail, from the first few seasons to the latest edition of IPL 2025.
In Early Years Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians Timeline: In IPL 2013 to 2015
When Sunrisers Hyderabad joined the Indian Premier League in 2013, they rapidly made their presence known. In their debut campaign, SRH and the Mumbai Indians squared off on two occasions. Hyderabad emerged victorious in the first clash in their home stadium by restricting Mumbai to a meager total of 119 thanks to Amit Mishra’s spectacular four-wicket performance. During the return match, however, Mumbai gained revenge on their own pitch with a resounding seven-wicket trouncing led masterfully by captain Rohit Sharma, who guided his team to an easy win after Hyderabad was unable to post a higher score.
The year was IPL 2014 in Hyderabad as Mumbai took on the hosts. A target of 157 seemed challenging but Lendl Simmons had other ideas. His composed innings stabilized the chase and allowed his teammates to play freely around him. They completed the run hunt with minimal drama. When these sides met again the following season, the fortunes balanced out. Sunrisers Hyderabad first won riding on a masterful David Warner knock that guided them home with plenty of wickets in hand. However, Mumbai struck back in the return match. They defended a total of just 20 runs more successfully, gaining the points that helped propel them into the playoffs.
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SRH’s Rise And a Balanced Incredible Rivalry: In IPL 2016 to 2019
In IPL 2016 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
The 2016 Indian Premier League season marked a pivotal moment for the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise. Not only did they emerge victorious in both of their clashes with their longstanding rivals, the Mumbai Indians, during that campaign, but Hyderabad went on to accomplish the greatest prize in the tournament’s history by winning their first ever IPL title. In one particularly dominant display, Mumbai’s batting lineup was dismissed for a meagre total of just 92 runs while in pursuit of Hyderabad’s competitive first innings score of 178, highlighting the gulf in class between the two sides at that moment. When the teams met again the following year, they split their encounters once more, with Hyderabad this time requiring nerves of steel to defend a comparatively modest 138 runs in a high-stakes clash that would prove pivotal in their season.
In IPL 2018 SRH vs MI
The competition got even more heated in 2018. Their first encounter was a nail-biter with the game going into the final ball with SRH clinching the game as Deepak Hooda and Billy Stanlake completed the chase. The second meeting saw a subpar 118 total in favour of SRH, which MI were bowled out for a mere 87, emphasising on the bowling strength of SRH.
For more drama, it was the edition of 2019 that added it. In one of the games Alzarri Joseph shocked all and sundry with IPL best figures of 6 for 12 as MI bowled out SRH for 96. Manish Pandey’s heroics in the final over took a game into the Super Over and MI won.
SRH Vs MI High-Scoring Clashes: In IPL 2020 to 2025
- MI vs SRH, IPL 2020 – With both SrH and MI that fought out fiercely in the iPL 2020 season. The first clash was won by Mumbai by 34 runs, with SRH responding in the last of the IPL league fixture to chase down 150 without the loss of a single wicket to reach the playoffs. Match winning knocks from Warner and Saha.
- MI vs SRH, IPL 2021 – A close game in 2021 saw Mumbai win by 13 runs with Bumrah and Boult bowling brilliantly at the death to see off SRH’s chase. MI then scored an even bigger 235 in the next match against SRH and emerged victorious by 42 runs, but again fell short of a playoff berth due to net run rate.
- IPL 2020: SRH By Three Runs In 2022: SRH Won A Close Game They scored 193 batting first, and Umran Malik’s fast bowling shook up the Mumbai batting order. MI claimed victory in both the games in 2023, signalling their dominance over KKR. A tricky chase by which they were guided home by Cameron Green and Tillak Varma brought them their first win. During the second encounter, MI efficiently chased down 201 with Green scoring a stellar century, remaininf not-out.
- SRH vs MI IPL 2024 – One of the most memorable matches in the IPL’s history unfolded during the 2024 season. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored the highest ever IPL total (277 for 3) during their first meeting. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium was on fire with a clear 80 off 34 balls from Heinrich Klaasen. Chasing, Mumbai came close to overhauling the target scoring 246, but SRH won the run-feast by 31 runs. Mumbai bounced back strongly in Wankhede against in the second fixture. They posted a first innings score of 214 and bowled SRH for 167. Returning to lead the bowling, Jasprit Bumrah was the Fire in the Hole with a four-wicket spell.
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IPL 2025: A Tale of Two Matches
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians In IPL 2025 1st Match
SRH had scored 210 putting up a target in the first encounterof 2025 season in Hyderabad. Travis Head anchored the innings with 71 off 41 balls. Suryakumar Yadav put on a blistering show with his 91 not out, which saw the Mumbai Indians chase the target with ease. They sealed the game by 6 wickets with 5 balls to spare.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians In IPL 2025 2nd Match
The second match was played at Wankhede Stadium where MI inflicted another defeat on CSK. Batting first, they posted 188 for 5. All-rounder Hardik Pandya contributed with bat and ball. SRH attempted a chase but lost wickets at regular intervals. In their 20 overs, they only got to 170 for 9 and lost by 18 runs. This win ensured Mumbai’s qualification for the playoffs.
Conclusion
The history of Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians matches suggests that this rivalry has escalated over the years from just another encounter to an edge-of-the-seat clash! Mumbai Indians may have the greater number of wins and trophies in global cricket, yet Sunrisers have proved time and again that they can punch above their weight. Given rising young talents as well as both sides not holding back from aggression, expect this rivalry to deepen in the years ahead.
