Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the SRH vs RR head-to-head 12-9, but Rajasthan Royals are walking into Hyderabad on April 13 having won every single game this season. Four from four. A teenage Vaibhav Sooryavanshi holds the Orange Cap with 200 runs in 4 innings while Ravi Bishnoi leads the bowling with 9 wickets, all under Riyan Parag’s captaincy.
SRH have one win from four and Ishan Kishan’s side has been inconsistent all season despite his own form with the bat. The head-to-head says SRH.
The form table says RR. Something has to give at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium tonight.
SRH vs RR Overall Head-to-Head Record
Twelve wins for SRH, but RR have never made it comfortable.
| Stat | RR | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 | 21 |
| Won | 9 | 12 |
| Lost | 12 | 9 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 242 | 286 |
| Lowest Team Total | 102 | 127 |
| Tosses Won | 10 | 11 |
| Elected To Bat | 3 | 6 |
| Elected To Field | 7 | 5 |
| Won Toss And Match | 3 | 5 |
| Average Runs Per Match | 166.14 | 164.33 |
| Average Wickets Per Match | 5.52 | 6 |
SRH vs RR All Season Results
Every match between these two sides from 2013 to 2025.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2013 | Jaipur | RR | Won by 8 wickets |
| 17 May 2013 | Hyderabad | SRH | Won by 23 runs |
| 22 May 2013 | Delhi | RR | Won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Apr 2014 | Abu Dhabi | RR | Won by 4 wickets |
| 8 May 2014 | Ahmedabad | SRH | Won by 32 runs |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Visakhapatnam | RR | Won by 6 wickets |
| 7 May 2015 | Mumbai | SRH | Won by 7 runs |
| 9 Apr 2018 | Hyderabad | SRH | Won by 9 wickets |
| 29 Apr 2018 | Jaipur | SRH | Won by 11 runs |
| 30 Mar 2019 | Hyderabad | SRH | Won by 5 wickets |
| 27 Apr 2019 | Jaipur | RR | Won by 7 wickets |
| 11 Oct 2020 | Dubai | RR | Won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Dubai | SRH | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2 May 2021 | Delhi | RR | Won by 55 runs |
| 27 Sept 2021 | Dubai | SRH | Won by 7 wickets |
| 23 Mar 2022 | Pune | RR | Won by 61 runs |
| 4 Apr 2023 | Hyderabad | RR | Won by 72 runs |
| 7 May 2023 | Jaipur | SRH | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2 May 2024 | Hyderabad | SRH | Won by 1 run |
| 24 May 2024 | Chennai | SRH | Won by 36 runs |
| 23 Mar 2025 | Hyderabad | SRH | Won by 44 runs |
Top Run Scorers in SRH vs RR Matches
Sanju Samson owns this fixture with the bat more than anyone else on either side.
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (RR) | 20 | 764 | 44.94 | 141.21 | 102* |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 10 | 354 | 35.40 | 155.94 | 124 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (RR) | 11 | 347 | 34.70 | 108.09 | 70 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | 8 | 267 | 33.37 | 154.33 | 67 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (SRH) | 9 | 253 | 31.62 | 122.81 | 78* |
Three of the top four run scorers in this fixture played for RR. Samson leads by a distance with 764 runs in 20 innings at 44.94. Buttler’s 124 remains the highest individual score in this rivalry, hit in Delhi in 2021 when he carried RR to 220/3.
Shikhar Dhawan is the only SRH batter in the top five, with 253 runs at a strike rate of 122.81.
Top Wicket Takers in SRH vs RR Matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the bowling chart, but Faulkner’s average is the standout number.
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 14 | 15 | 8.57 | 30.60 | 4/14 |
| James Faulkner (RR) | 7 | 12 | 6.72 | 14.00 | 5/20 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 5 | 11 | 8.20 | 14.90 | 4/17 |
| Rashid Khan (SRH) | 8 | 9 | 6.50 | 23.11 | 2/25 |
| Trent Boult (RR) | 5 | 8 | 7.65 | 19.12 | 3/45 |
Bhuvneshwar leads on wickets, but Faulkner’s 12 wickets at 14.00 from just 7 innings is the most efficient return on this list.
Chahal sits just behind with 11 wickets at 14.90, also for RR. Four of the five leading wicket takers here played for RR, which is a striking stat given SRH leads the overall head-to-head 12-9.
Key Records in SRH vs RR Rivalry
Every major record from this fixture is in one place.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 286/6 by SRH (2025, Hyderabad) |
| Highest Team Total by RR | 242 |
| Lowest Team Total | 102 by RR |
| Lowest Team Total by SRH | 127 |
| Highest Individual Score | 124 by Jos Buttler (RR, 2021) |
| Highest Score by SRH Batter | 78* by Shikhar Dhawan |
| Most Runs | 764 by Sanju Samson (RR) |
| Most Wickets | 15 by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/20 by James Faulkner (RR, 2013) |
| Biggest RR Win | By 72 runs (2023, Hyderabad) |
| Biggest SRH Win | By 44 runs (2025, Hyderabad) |
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Conclusion: SRH Lead 12-9, But RR Are Unbeaten and Arriving in Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold a 12-9 lead in the SRH vs RR head-to-head, but the numbers only tell part of the story. RR’s bowlers have taken more wickets per match in this fixture despite losing the overall record. Samson’s 764 runs, Faulkner’s 12 wickets at 14.00, and Buttler’s 124 are the individual highlights that belong to RR.
SRH’s 286/6 in 2025 remains the highest total in this fixture and the second highest in IPL history. With RR unbeaten in 2026 and Hyderabad desperately needing points, this match carries more weight than most in this rivalry.
FAQs
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead with 12 wins from 21 matches. Rajasthan Royals have won 9.
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 286/6 in 2025 in Hyderabad. It is the highest team total in this fixture and the second highest in IPL history.
Sanju Samson leads with 764 runs in 20 innings at an average of 44.94 and a strike rate of 141.21.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads with 15 wickets in 14 innings at an economy of 8.57.
James Faulkner’s 5/20 for Rajasthan Royals in 2013 is the best bowling figure in this rivalry.
Jos Buttler scored 124 for Rajasthan Royals against SRH in Delhi in 2021. It remains the highest individual score in this fixture.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in Hyderabad on March 23, 2025. SRH posted 286/6 in that match.
