The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been one to watch out for. These two teams, led by Faf Du Plesis (RCB) and Pat Cummins (SRH) respectively in 2024, have a history that's rife with thrilling encounters and nail-biting moments.
Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged in 2013 as the replacement for the Deccan Chargers. Since then, they've been a force to be reckoned with, winning the IPL title in 2016 under the captaincy of David Warner.
Contrastingly, Royal Challengers Bangalore, despite their star-studded line-up and fervent fan base, haven't yet lifted the coveted IPL trophy. However, they've come close, reaching the playoffs multiple times and finishing as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016.
RCB Vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
In the IPL's history, these two teams have clashed 23 times. Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the upper hand with 12 victories, while Royal Challengers Bangalore has triumphed 10 times. One match ended in a no result.
Looking at their encounters, it's evident that Sunrisers Hyderabad has often utilized their home ground advantage. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH has won 6 out of 8 matches against RCB. However, RCB has shown their prowess too, clinching crucial victories on various occasions.
Date
Winner
Margin
Venue
25-April-2024
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
35 Runs
Hyderabad
15-April-2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad
25 Runs
Bengaluru
18-May-2023
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
8 Wickets
Hyderabad
08-May-2022
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
67 Runs
Mumbai
23-Apr-2021
Sunrisers Hyderabad
9 Wickets
Mumbai
6-Oct-2021
Sunrisers Hyderabad
4 Runs
Abu Dhabi
14-Apr-2021
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
6 Runs
Chennai
6-Nov-2020
Sunrisers Hyderabad
6 Wickets
Abu Dubai
31-Oct-2020
Sunrisers Hyderabad
5 Wickets
Sharjah
21-Sep-2020
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
10 runs
Dubai
4-May-2019
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
4 Wickets
Bengaluru
31-Mar-2019
Sunrisers Hyderabad
118 Runs
Hyderabad
17-May-2018
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
14 Runs
Bengaluru
7-May-2018
Sunrisers Hyderabad
5 Runs
Hyderabad
25-Apr-2017
Abandoned
Abandoned
Bengaluru
5-Apr-2017
Sunrisers Hyderabad
35 Runs
Hyderabad
28-May-2016
Sunrisers Hyderabad
8 Runs
Bengaluru
29-Apr-2016
Sunrisers Hyderabad
15 Runs
Hyderabad
11-Apr-2016
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
45 Runs
Bengaluru
14-May-2015
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
6 Wickets
Hyderabad
12-Apr-2015
Sunrisers Hyderabad
8 Wickets
Bengaluru
19-May-2014
Sunrisers Hyderabad
7 Wickets
Hyderabad
3-May-2014
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
4 Wickets
Bengaluru
8-Apr-2013
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
7 Wickets
Bengaluru
6-Apr-2013
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Super Over
Hyderabad
RCB Vs SRH Head-to-Head Records: FAQ's
Question. Who has better head to head record in RCB vs SRH?
SRH holds a slightly better head-to-head record with 13 wins compared to RCB's 11 victories.
Question. What is SRH highest score?
Sunrisers Hyderabad set the IPL record for the highest team score when they posted 287/3 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 at M Chinnaswamy.
Question. Has RCB ever reached IPL final?
Yes, RCB has reached the IPL final thrice but finished as runners-up on all occasions.
Question. Which team is Virat Kohli in 2024?
Virat Kohli continues to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 season.