MI vs SRH: A Detailed Rivalry Analysis with Stats, Records, and Key Insights
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given cricket fans some of the most thrilling rivalries, and Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is one of them. While MI is the most successful franchise with 5 titles, SRH has been a consistent playoff contender with 1 title (2016) and multiple deep runs.
In this blog, we’ll break down their head-to-head stats, highest scores, top performers, venue-wise records, and key moments that define this rivalry.
Key Observations:
- MI has a slight edge& ;with 11 wins compared to SRH’s 9.
- SRH holds the record for the highest IPL score (277/3 vs MI in 2024), breaking RCB’s 263.
- MI’s lowest score vs SRH is 87 (2022), while;SRH’s lowest is 96 (2019).
- Rohit Sharma (MI) and David Warner (SRH) are the leading run-scorers in this rivalry.
- Bumrah & Bhuvneshwar Kumar ;are the top wicket-takers with 18 scalps each.
2. Venue-Wise Breakdown
Key Observations:
- MI dominates at Wankhede (4-2) while SRH has a slight edge in neutral venues (4-3).
- SRH’s 277/3 in Hyderabad (2024) is the highest-ever IPL total, showing their batting firepower at home.
- Mumbai’s 235/9 (2024) at Wankhede is their highest vs SRH.
Key Moments:
- SRH’s 277/3 (2024) featured Travis Head (62 off 24) & Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23).
- MI’s 235/9 (2024) saw Tilak Varma (64 off 34) & Tim David (42 off 22).
- MI’s 213/6 (2021) was powered by Ishan Kishan (84 off 32).
Key Moments:
- MI’s 87 (2022) was their lowest-ever vs SRH, with Umran Malik taking 3/23.
- SRH’s 96 (2019) saw Alzarri Joseph take 6/12 (best IPL bowling figures).
- SRH’s 97 (2020) was in a low-scoring Sharjah game where MI chased it down easily.
5. Top Performers (Batting & Bowling)
Key Observations:
- Warner & Rohit dominate the run charts, while Bumrah & Bhuvi lead the bowling.
- Pollard’s strike rate (180.31) is the best among batters.
- Rashid Khan’s economy (5.91) is outstanding.
6. Memorable MI vs SRH Matches
- (1) SRH’s 277/3 (2024) - Highest IPL Total Ever
- Travis Head (62 off 24), Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23), Heinrich Klaasen (80 off 34)* demolished MI.
- MI replied with 246/5 (highest IPL chase attempt), but SRH won by 31 runs.
- (2) Alzarri Joseph’s 6/12 (2019)
- MI defended 136 as Joseph destroyed SRH with 6/12, the best IPL bowling figures.
- (3) Kieron Pollard’s 87 (2021 - MI’s Highest Chase vs SRH)*
- SRH posted 193, but Pollard’s 87 off 34 balls* took MI home in a last-over thriller.
- 7. Conclusion: Who Has the Edge?
- MI leads 11-9 overall but SRH has been more dominant recently.
- SRH’s batting firepower (Head, Klaasen, Abhishek) is a huge threat.
- MI’s bowling (Bumrah, Coetzee, Chawla) can counter SRH’s aggression.
- This rivalry is only getting more intense, and with both teams having explosive lineups, every MI vs SRH clash is a must-watch!
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