IPL 2020 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians – Head-to-head and past encounters

Champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be locking horns for a must-win match for the David Warner-led side. 

The two had completed emphatic victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday's doubleheaders to leave six teams vying for three playoffs spots with the final round of the league stage remaining.

It was the ninth win from 13 matches for Mumbai, who had already booked one of the four playoffs spots and ensured that the four-time IPL winners will finish at the top of the eight-team league.

As for Hyderabad, they chased down a 121-run target with five wickets in hand and 35 balls to spare after an inspired bowling performance against the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

In their previous encounter at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians had won by 34 runs. The innings saw fourteen sixes from MI and just seven from SRH.

Head-to-head encounters

Matches played – 15

Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad – 7

Won by Mumbai Indians – 8

Last five encounters

Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, May 2, 2019, Sharjah, Result: Mumbai Indians won by 34 runs

Mumbai Indians had registered their second win in a row and had moved to the top of the points table, after beating SunRisers Hyderabad by 34 runs in a high-scoring contest. Chasing 209 to win, David Warner and Jonny Bairstow got their side off to a good start, but Trent Boult broke the partnership. Warner and Manish Pandey batted with intent, however, just when the game was looking in the balance, James Pattison got rid of Manish Pandey and derailed their chase. Warner fought as a lone warrior as none of the SRH batsmen gave him enough support. ​

Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, May 2, 2019, Mumbai, Result: Mumbai Indians won the Super Over

In an absolute thriller, Mumbai Indians held their nerve. Quinton de Kock blasted 69 but Manish Pandey’s 71 and a blitz of 31 from 20 balls helped Sunrisers Hyderabad tie the score. It was Pandey who slammed a six off the last ball to take the match into the Super Over. Jasprit Bumrah conceded just seven runs and Hardik Pandya won the game with a six off Rashid Khan.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, April 6, 2019, Hyderabad, Result: Mumbai Indians won by 40 runs

On a difficult wicket, Kieron Pollard made the difference with a fine 46 off 26 balls with four sixes but it was Alzarri Joseph who created history. The 22-year old took a record 6/12 and it became the best figures in the history of the Indian Premier League as Mumbai Indians managed to defend a low score of 136.

Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, April 24, 2018, Hyderabad, Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 31 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad were undone on a difficult wicket as they were bowled out for 118 with Mitchell McClenaghan, Hardik Pandya and Mayank Markande picking up two wickets apiece. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad showed their bowling class as Siddarth Kaul took 3/23 and Rashid Khan as well as Basil Thampi took two wickets apiece. Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 87 and Sunrisers Hyderabad had achieved history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, April 12, 2018, Hyderabad, Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by one wicket

Mumbai Indians’ top order failed to get going despite some solid contributions from Evin Lewis, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard. However, they managed to put up 147/8. Mayank Markande picked up 4/23 and he was given great support by Mustafizur Rahman who took 3/24. At 137/9, it looked like the game was up but Deepak Hooda held his nerve to blast 32 off 25 balls and take them over the line in a thriller.