RCB vs SRH Head to Head: Bengaluru vs Hyderabad H2H Records
The clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the most exciting and fiercely fought rivalries in the IPL. Bangalore is known for its star players and aggressive batting style while Hyderabad has found success through smart bowling and explosive performances. Here’s a look at the RCB vs SRH Head to Head Records, Stats, and Top encounters in the IPL history.
RCB vs SRH Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | RCB | SRH |
| Matches Played | 26 | 26 |
| Wins | 11 | 14 |
| Losses | 13 | 11 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
In this thrilling matchup, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed to keep a slight advantage over the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their games usually end in nail-biting finishes with the lead changing hands right up to the final overs. Over the years, RCB and SRH have faced off in 26 matches with SRH taking home 14 wins and RCB claiming 11, while one match ended in a draw.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | RCB Won | SRH Won | No Result |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad showed their strength by winning two matches in 2016. They continued their impressive performances in 2017 and again in 2020. Their control over the competition was even more evident in 2025 when they achieved another solid win. Meanwhile, RCB has made some strong comebacks especially in 2019, 2021, and 2023, where they narrowly defeated SRH in tight matches. They also demonstrated their toughness in 2024 with results being evenly split. Although Hyderabad’s ongoing success has often put them ahead, Bangalore’s knack for bouncing back keeps this rivalry one of the most exciting and closely matched in the IPL.
RCB vs SRH: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2016, Bengaluru: At Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed over Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs. Batting first, SRH put up a score of 208/7 with captain David Warner leading the charge with 69 runs off 38 balls. In their chase for 209 runs, RCB appeared strong as Chris Gayle hammered 76 runs off 38 balls and Virat Kohli contributed 54 runs. However, SRH’s bowlers made a strong comeback with Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivering a tight spell of 2/25. RCB needed 17 runs in the final over but ended up at 200/7 granting SRH victory.
