The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back for 2025, and few rivalries spark as much excitement as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) versus Rajasthan Royals (RR). As of March 23, 2025, these two teams are squaring off in the second match of the season at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium—a clash that’s already got fans buzzing. Historically, SRH and RR have locked horns 20 times in the IPL, with SRH holding a slight edge at 11 wins to RR’s 9. This matchup has delivered nail-biters, blowouts, and standout performances, making it a must-watch every season. Let’s break down their head-to-head history, key stats, and what’s at stake today.
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head IPL Record:
Since their first showdown in 2013, SRH and RR have battled it out in 20 IPL matches. SRH’s 11-9 lead reflects their knack for clutch wins, especially at home. Both teams boast passionate fanbases and star-studded lineups—think SRH’s Travis Head and RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal—ensuring every encounter is a spectacle. With no washouts in their history, every game has crowned a winner, amplifying the stakes.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL Team Head-to-Head Records & Stats
Their first clash happened on April 27, 2013, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It was a thrilling match where the Rajasthan Royals put up a dominant performance. Chasing a target of 146, they made it look easy, thanks to Rahul Dravid’s steady 36 runs and Shane Watson’s explosive 98 off just 53 balls. Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad had posted 144/9 in their innings, with James Faulkner from RR stealing the show by taking 5 wickets. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Over the years, the two teams have had some exciting encounters, and here’s a quick look at their head-to-head record.
SRH | RR | |
20 | Matches Played | 20 |
11 | Won | 9 |
9 | Lost | 11 |
0 | No Result | 0 |
217 | Highest Score | 220 |
127 | Lowest Score | 102 |
Last 5 Match Results Between SRH vs RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have had the upper hand, winning 3 out of the 5 matches against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have dominated with a 3-2 record:
Matches Played | SRH Won | RR Won | No Result |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
SRH vs RR All-time Results in IPL Matches
Here is an updated list of the all-time results of matches between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
24-May-2024 | SRH | 36 run | Chennai |
02-May-2024 | SRH | 1 run | New Delhi |
07-May-2023 | SRH | 4 Wickets | Jaipur |
04-Apr-2023 | RR | 72 Runs | Hyderabad |
23-Mar-2022 | RR | 61 runs | Pune |
27-Sept-2021 | SRH | 7 Wickets | Dubai |
02-May-2021 | RR | 55 runs | Delhi |
22-Oct-2020 | SRH | 8 Wickets | Dubai |
11-Oct-2020 | RR | 5 Wickets | Dubai |
27-Apr-2019 | RR | 7 Wickets | Jaipur |
30-Mar-2019 | SRH | 5 Wickets | Hyderabad |
29-Apr-2018 | SRH | 11 Runs | Jaipur |
9-Apr-2018 | SRH | 9 Wickets | Hyderabad |
7-May-2015 | SRH | 7 Runs | Mumbai |
16-Apr-2015 | RR | 6 Wickets | Visakhapatnam |
8-May-2014 | SRH | 32 Runs | Ahmedabad |
18-Apr-2014 | RR | 4 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
22-May-2013 | RR | 4 Wickets | Delhi |
17-May-2013 | SRH | 23 Runs | Hyderabad |
27-April-2013 | RR | 8 Wickets | Jaipur |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL Head to Head in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Stats | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
Matches | 4 | 4 |
Wins | 3 | 1 |
Wins Batting 1st | 2 | 1 |
Wins Chasing | 1 | 0 |
Highest Total | 217 | 203 |
Lowest Total | 127 | 102 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) Head-to-Head: Player Stats
Batting Stats:
Stats | SRH | RCB |
Most Runs | Shikhar Dhawan (253 runs) | Sanju Samson (698 runs) |
Highest scorer | Manish Pandey (83*) | Jos Buttler (124) |
Most sixes | Manish Pandey (13 Sixes) | Sanju Samson (30 Sixes) |
Bowling Stats:
Stats | KKR | RCB |
Most Wickest | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (15 wickets) | Yuzvendra Chahal (19 wickets) |
Best Bowling | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/14) | Wanindu Hasaranga (4/20) |
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