The Indian Premier League’s 2025 season has been a powder keg. We have seen a lot in these matches, and we hope to see a lot more. With teams notching 250+ totals and bowlers looking dizzy trying to maintain their lines, fans are seeing a kind of cricket they haven’t seen before.

We have some major contenders like SRH and MI. They try to claim every match. Pat Cummins’s calm leadership has aided that transformation. Meanwhile, MI—the most successful franchise in IPL history—is skillfully blending youth and experience, under the right guidance, of course, of Rohit Sharma and (as of late) Hardik Pandya.

When SRH vs MI square off at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 23, they’ll give fans yet another chance to see two teams with a penchant for pyrotechnics in action. It’s hard to argue with the idea that these two squads always seem to put on a show.

IPL Match Prediction SRH vs MI 23rd April 2025 – Pitch and Weather Report For The Match

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad is a batting pitch; it offers a good bounce and a great carry. Players can easily make great scores for themselves. It has become common for scores of over 200 to be registered at this venue, with the surface providing minimal assistance to bowlers, especially in the second innings.

Bowlers who deliver fast may gain a little swing with the new ball, but once the ball has aged, it is all about simply surviving for the bowling team. Of course, spinners can do their part in the middle overs, but only if they vary their pace and deliver projectile-like aerial shots that deceive the batsman into thinking it’s a spinning ball.

It is going to be hot and humid tomorrow. The temperature will be around 35°C (95°F), and it seems like there is going to be no rain. The real challenge, though, could be the dew factor. It likely will be very heavy, which, if it does materialize, could make it extremely difficult for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings.

Teams that are victorious in the toss will generally select to bowl first. They will then make full use of any early movement available to them and will hope to chase a total under the lights.

Head-to-Head Record and Match History of SRH vs MI

In the context of IPL rivalries, the encounters between SRH and MI have always been competitive. These two franchises have gone head-to-head 22 times in the IPL, and the head-to-head record is slightly in favour of the Mumbai Indians.

  • Mumbai Indians Wins: 12
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 10

Due to the deep batting order and quality pace attack equipped on their team, the Mumbai Indians have historically dominated these encounters. From Rohit Sharma’s jaw-dropping performances to Jasprit Bumrah’s deadly yorkers, MI has always managed to find ways to nip SRH in the bud when it matters the most.

Things are changing with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last few seasons, though. With the addition of players like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and captain Pat Cummins, SRH has a chance to tear apart any bowling lineup. Add aggressive players such as these, and you have a winning combination for SRH. Their 2025 season has been quite noteworthy with multiple 200+ scores and fantastic bowling partnerships.

SRH currently holds the IPL record for the highest total ever (287/3) which was achieved this very season at this very ground highlighting their home dominance.

Get ready for yet another crackling contest when the two heavyweights meet on Wednesday.

MI vs SRH – Key Fantasy Picks and Strategy

If you are interested in making your own team in any fantasy league application, then you need to balance your team. Both teams have really great players who are currently in form, but here are a few things you should note:

Wicketkeeper

  • Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): He has been in great form and finishes games with brutal power-hitting. A must-have in the middle order.

Batsmen

  • Rohit Sharma (MI): He always tries to hit the ball; he will score boundaries.
  • Abhishek Sharma (SRH): everyone’s favourite and plays spin very well.
  • Ishan Kishan (SRH): After Rohit, he is the one who carries the team.

All-Rounders

  • Hardik Pandya (MI): Contributes with both bat and ball, and adds fantasy value with fielding too.
  • Aiden Markram (SRH): Useful for his economical overs and quick runs.

Bowlers

  • Jasprit Bumrah (MI): You will be silly not to add him to your team.
  • Pat Cummins (SRH): He has proved to pick up wickets when needed.

Captaincy Choices: Klaasen or Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain Choices: Abhishek Sharma or Bumrah

Opt for players who perform well under pressure and adapt to Hyderabad’s flat track conditions.

Match Prediction – Who Will Win SRH vs MI?

Predicting the winner in this season’s IPL has been, and is likely to be, extremely difficult. However, based on current form, it seems that SRH has a slight edge coming into this match.

SRH batting line-ups are nothing less than explosive, and they most often complete the task within the first ten overs. Abhishek Sharma, along with Travis Hea,d make an explosive opening partnership, while Klaasen brings the fireworks during the death overs. With the astonishing bowling from Pat Cummins and Natarajan, it’s clear that SRH has a solid team.

Mumbai Indians still remain as dangerous as ever. Their batting depth is unmatched by anyone, and the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Tim David are more than capable of ramping up the scoring rate. MI’s biggest asset in the death overs will be Bumrah.

Still, Hyderabad’s knowledge of the pitch, momentum from winning streaks, and the home crowd disadvantage shifts the prediction in their favor.

Predictions: 

Sunrisers Hyderabad will emerge victoriously, but not before putting the fans through a stressful high-scoring thriller which could tilt either way in the last two overs.

Final Thoughts

The SRH vs MI clash is more than another league game. It is a war of entertaining sides in IPL 2025. Extreme fights, soaring sixes, and a mix of excellence and drama are in store as both sides look to punch their tickets to the playoffs.

The devotees, aficionados, tacticians, and fantasy cricket buffs—all have the same date circled. MI vs SRH is undoubtedly one of the most awaited matches of the season. MID vs SRH looks exciting. The twilight in Hyderabad on the 23rd of April promises a cyclone, but not from above the skies, rather from the cricketing pitch.

Things are clear. You are in for a treat for the match, and you are definitely going to enjoy it.