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Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

H2H · MI 14–10 SRHVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · C Green

Match preview & overview

Mumbai Indians edge Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in high-scoring Hyderabad clash

Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 18 April 2023. MI batted first, posting 192/5 off their 20 overs. SRH's reply never quite recovered from a sluggish powerplay and they were bowled out for 178. Cameron Green took the Player of the Match award. Sunrisers Hyderabad had won the toss and opted to field, a decision with some statistical backing at this venue, but MI's total made it a chase SRH could not complete.

The match turned in the powerplay. Mumbai Indians scored 53 runs and lost only 1 wicket in the first six overs. That platform, well above the ground's average powerplay contribution of 43 runs, gave MI's middle order room to build. They added 77 for 2 in the middle phase and hammered 62 more for 2 at the death. SRH, by contrast, lost two wickets for 42 in their powerplay, and though they posted 91 runs in the middle overs, four wickets in the death for 45 runs ended any realistic prospect of overhauling the target.

Among the key individual contributions, Green's display with bat in hand was decisive enough to earn the match award. The result moved MI's head-to-head record against SRH to 14 wins from 25 meetings overall.

Pitch report & venue insights

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai196-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

196

T20 matches hosted

186

Avg 1st-innings score

171

Avg 2nd-innings score

56%

Chase success rate

46

Avg powerplay runs

73%

Toss-field rate

Head-to-head record

Mumbai Indians lead the series 14–10 from 25 completed matches

Seasons 2013–2025

Series standing

Mumbai IndiansMumbai Indians
14
Sunrisers HyderabadSunrisers Hyderabad
10

25

Total meetings

0

No results

10

In last 10

Recent encounters

Last 10
2025MI won by 7 wickets
2025MI won by 4 wickets
2024MI won by 7 wickets
2024SRH won by 31 runs
2023MI won by 8 wickets
2023MI won by 14 runs
2022SRH won by 3 runs
2021MI won by 42 runs
2021MI won by 13 runs
2020SRH won by 10 wickets

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

MI post exactly the venue average first-innings score

Mumbai Indians finished on 192/5, matching the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium's average first-innings total of 192 across 104 matches to the run. Their powerplay produced 53 runs for 1 wicket, well ahead of the venue's average of 43 powerplay runs, giving the chase a steep slope from the off.

Angle 02

SRH's powerplay cost them the match

Sunrisers Hyderabad lost 2 wickets for 42 runs in the powerplay, falling below both the venue average and MI's own powerplay platform. They recovered well in the middle overs, scoring 91 runs, but 4 wickets in the death for just 45 runs sealed their fate with the total at 178 all out.

Angle 03

Cameron Green named Player of the Match

C Green took the Player of the Match award, underlining his contribution to MI's total. His inclusion gave Mumbai Indians an extra dimension with the bat in the middle and death overs, where MI posted 62 runs for 2 wickets.

Angle 04

Toss advantage didn't translate for SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field, a decision backed by the venue's 49% toss-field rate and a 54% chase-success rate at the ground. It did not pay off. MI's 192/5 proved 14 runs beyond SRH's reach.

Angle 05

MI's head-to-head record strengthens further

The win extended Mumbai Indians' overall lead in this rivalry to 14 wins from 25 meetings, with Sunrisers Hyderabad on 10. MI have now won four of the last five encounters between the two sides.

Key players

Players who decided it

AJ

Mumbai Indians

AS Joseph

Alzarri Joseph's figures of 6/12 from 3.7 overs in an earlier IPL fixture remain one of the most destructive new-ball spells the competition has seen. At a venue where powerplay wickets proved decisive in this match, his capacity to disrupt a chase early makes him a key figure whenever MI bowl first.

Career stats
UT Yadav

Mumbai Indians

UT Yadav

Umesh Yadav's IPL credentials include a Test match haul of 10/133 across 38.8 overs, reflecting his ability to sustain hostility over long spells. His death-bowling threat was relevant in a match where SRH's final phase crumbled to 45 runs for 4 wickets.

Career stats
Shubman Gill

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill scored 208 off 149 balls in an ODI against New Zealand in January 2023, demonstrating his capacity for rapid, high-volume scoring. SRH's powerplay struggles in this match, just 42 for 2, would have looked very different with Gill firing at the top of the order.

Career stats
R Ashwin

Sunrisers Hyderabad

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin's match figures of 12/85 in a Test at The Oval in 2012 speak to his ability to build pressure over extended spells. In T20 cricket, his variations in the middle overs are particularly relevant at a ground where SRH conceded 77 runs for 2 wickets in overs 7 to 15.

Career stats
RA Jadeja

Sunrisers Hyderabad

RA Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja's all-round contributions are well documented, including a Test haul of 6/66 in Nagpur in 2013. In this format and at this ground, a left-arm spinner who can contribute runs down the order provides SRH with a useful buffer if the top order misfires again.

Career stats

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets may be more interesting than outright lines at this ground, given the high average first-innings score of 192 across 104 matches tends to reward individual performances at the top of the order.
  • The powerplay phase looks like a meaningful differentiator here. MI scored 53/1 versus SRH's 42/2 in the first six overs; markets that reflect early wickets or powerplay run totals may carry more signal than the match result line alone.
  • The venue's 54% chase-success rate is slightly above even; outright markets pricing in the toss and conditions may not fully account for how large a first-innings total shifts that balance.
  • Player of the Match markets at a venue with a high average first-innings score historically lean towards top-order batting contributions, though all-round performances like C Green's complicate those assumptions.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

What was the result of the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL match on 18 April 2023?

Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. MI posted 192/5 batting first, and SRH were bowled out for 178 in reply. C Green was named Player of the Match.

Who won the toss in the MI vs SRH IPL 2023 match?

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field. The decision was broadly in line with the ground's tendencies, where teams elect to field 49% of the time and the chase-success rate stands at 54%. However, MI's total of 192/5 proved too steep for SRH.

What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head series 14 wins to 10 from 25 IPL meetings. There have been no no-results. MI have won four of the last five encounters, including both fixtures in 2025.

Where can I watch Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL matches in the UK?

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or pick up a day pass through NOW TV. Coverage typically starts around 15 minutes before the scheduled 19:30 IST (15:00 BST) first ball, though evening fixtures at 19:30 IST tip off at 15:00 BST.

How did each team's batting break down by phase in this match?

Mumbai Indians scored 53/1 in the powerplay, 77/2 in the middle overs, and 62/2 at the death to finish 192/5. Sunrisers Hyderabad managed 42/2 in the powerplay, 91/4 in the middle, and 45/4 at the death to be bowled out for 178.

What is the average first-innings score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad?

The average first-innings score at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is 192 runs across 104 IPL matches at the ground. The average second-innings score is 179. Mumbai Indians' total of 192/5 in this match matched that first-innings benchmark exactly.

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