SRH leads the RCB vs SRH head-to-head record 14–11 across 26 IPL matches, with 1 no result. This is the IPL’s unofficial “Southern Derby” between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The rivalry began in 2013 when SRH replaced the Deccan Chargers and reached its peak in the 2016 IPL Final, which SRH won by 8 runs.
What makes this rivalry unique is the sheer volume of runs it produces. SRH holds the all-time IPL record for the highest total, 287/3, scored against RCB in 2024. On the flip side, RCB were bowled out for just 68 against SRH in 2022. All stats updated through IPL 2025, with IPL 2026 kicking off March 28.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Stats
SRH has won 14 matches (including a Super Over victory in 2013), while RCB has won 11. One match ended without a result. SRH also beat RCB in the 2016 IPL Final at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
| Matches Played | SRH Won | RCB Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Venue-Wise Breakdown
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: RCB leads 5–2 in 9 matches at their home ground (2 no results). The short boundaries and batting-friendly conditions suit RCB’s aggressive approach, and the crowd factor is real.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: SRH has dominated at home, winning the majority of their 9 meetings here. The pitch in Hyderabad tends to offer more for the bowlers, giving SRH’s pace attack an edge.
Neutral Venues (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Pune, Lucknow): SRH holds the advantage on neutral surfaces. The most recent match at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium (IPL 2025) saw SRH win by 42 runs.
RCB vs SRH Match Results (All IPL Seasons)
Here is the complete list of every RCB vs SRH IPL match from 2013 through 2025. SRH replaced the Deccan Chargers in 2013, so this rivalry is younger than most IPL head-to-heads.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-May-2025 | RCB | 42 runs | Ekana, Lucknow |
| 30-Apr-2024 | RCB | 35 runs | Hyderabad |
| 15-Apr-2024 | SRH | 25 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 18-May-2023 | RCB | 8 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 12-Apr-2023 | SRH | 15 runs | Hyderabad |
| 08-May-2022 | SRH | 9 wickets | Brabourne, Mumbai |
| 23-Apr-2022 | RCB | 67 runs | Brabourne, Mumbai |
| 06-Oct-2021 | SRH | 4 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 14-Apr-2021 | RCB | 6 runs | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 31-Oct-2020 | SRH | 5 wickets | Sharjah |
| 03-Oct-2020 | No Result | – | Dubai |
| 21-Sep-2020 | SRH | 6 wickets | Dubai |
| 04-May-2019 | RCB | 4 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 31-Mar-2019 | SRH | 118 runs | Hyderabad |
| 07-May-2018 | RCB | 14 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 29-May-2018 | SRH | Eliminator | Hyderabad (Playoffs) |
| 25-Apr-2017 | RCB | 21 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 29-May-2016 | SRH | 8 runs | Chinnaswamy (IPL Final) |
| 12-Apr-2016 | SRH | 15 runs | Hyderabad |
| 15-May-2015 | RCB | 6 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 29-Apr-2015 | SRH | 8 wickets | Hyderabad |
| 24-May-2014 | RCB | 7 wickets | Hyderabad (Playoffs) |
| 08-Apr-2014 | RCB | 135 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 21-Apr-2013 | RCB | 8 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 07-Apr-2013 | SRH | Super Over | Hyderabad |
Recent Form: A See-Saw Rivalry
Unlike some one-sided IPL rivalries, this one keeps swinging. RCB won 3 of the last 5 completed matches before IPL 2025, including a dominant 35-run victory at Hyderabad in 2024 and an 8-wicket thrashing in Bengaluru in 2023.
However, SRH hit back in IPL 2025. At Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, Ishan Kishan’s explosive batting and a 50-run partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma powered SRH to 231. Despite Phil Salt’s 62 and Virat Kohli’s 43, RCB collapsed from 120/3 to 189 all out. Pat Cummins finished with 3/28.
Highest Team Score in RCB vs SRH Matches
This is where the rivalry gets truly wild. The highest total in IPL history was scored in an RCB vs SRH match.
| Team | Highest Score |
|---|---|
| SRH | 287/3 |
| RCB | 263 |
SRH’s 287/3 in April 2024 at Chinnaswamy is the highest team total in the entire history of the IPL. Travis Head smashed a 41-ball 102 to power that innings. RCB responded with 262 in their chase, including an 85 off 35 by Dinesh Karthik, but still lost by 25 runs. The combined 549 runs in that match were staggering even by Chinnaswamy standards.
When these two teams meet, run-fests are almost guaranteed. Three of the top 10 highest IPL totals ever have come in RCB vs SRH matches.
Lowest Team Score in RCB vs SRH Matches
For every 287, there’s a 68. That’s the beauty and brutality of this fixture.
| Team | Lowest Score |
|---|---|
| RCB | 68 |
| SRH | 125 |
RCB’s 68 all out in IPL 2022 at Brabourne Stadium is their lowest total against SRH and the second-lowest in the entire IPL. SRH chased it down, losing just 1 wicket, winning by 9 wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga’s 5/18 was wasted on that day as RCB’s batting collapsed spectacularly before he even got a chance to bowl.
Wait. Actually, Hasaranga bowled for RCB that day. It was actually SRH’s bowlers who restricted RCB to 68. That result came just one match after RCB had beaten SRH by 67 runs. T20 cricket, folks.
Most Runs in RCB vs SRH Matches
Virat Kohli leads the run charts, though David Warner isn’t far behind and actually has a higher runs-per-innings average in this fixture.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 762 | 24 | HS: 100* (2024) |
| 2 | David Warner | SRH | 647 | 13 | HS: 92 (2019) |
| 3 | AB de Villiers | RCB | 540 | 16 | Mr. 360 vs Orange |
Kohli’s 762 runs include his famous 100* against SRH in 2024, where he out-scored Heinrich Klaasen’s century in the same game. In the 2016 IPL season (where he scored 973 runs), his partnership with AB de Villiers produced 157 against SRH alone.
David Warner’s 647 runs in just 13 innings is a phenomenal ratio. His 92 at Hyderabad in 2019 powered SRH to a 118-run win, the biggest margin of victory in this head-to-head. Warner also scored 69 off 38 in the 2016 IPL Final.
Most Wickets in RCB vs SRH Matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the wicket charts. Interestingly, he now plays for RCB (from IPL 2025), having previously been SRH’s main strike bowler against them.
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH (now RCB) | 18 | Swing, powerplay & death |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RCB | 17 | Leg-spin, middle overs |
| 3 | T Natarajan | SRH | 12 | Left-arm yorkers |
Bhuvneshwar’s 18 wickets came almost entirely while playing for SRH. His ability to swing the new ball and execute yorkers at the death made him the primary threat against RCB. His spell of 3/14 in the 2018 Eliminator was crucial in knocking RCB out of the tournament.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s 17 wickets for RCB reflect his status as the franchise’s most reliable spinner in this fixture. His figures of 4/25 in the 2016 season helped RCB reach the final, even though they ultimately lost to SRH.
T Natarajan’s 12 wickets were built on his deadly yorkers. The left-armer emerged as SRH’s death-over specialist and was particularly effective against RCB’s lower-order batters.
Best Bowling Figures in RCB vs SRH Matches
Only one five-wicket haul has been taken in this rivalry, and it belongs to a leg-spinner.
| Player | Team | Figures | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | RCB | 5/18 | IPL 2022 | Brabourne, Mumbai |
| Mohammed Nabi | SRH | 4/11 | IPL 2021 | Chennai |
| Shahbaz Ahmad | RCB | 3/7 | IPL 2024 | Ekana, Lucknow |
Hasaranga’s 5/18 in 2022 is the best bowling figures in RCB vs SRH history and the fifth-best ever against SRH in the IPL. His leg-spin dismantled SRH’s batting in a 67-run win for RCB. The irony? Just one match later, RCB collapsed to 68 all out against the same opposition.
Mohammed Nabi’s 4/11 in 2021 was a masterclass in off-spin bowling. He choked RCB’s middle order during a crucial chase, and SRH won by just 4 runs. Pat Cummins’ 3/28 in the 2025 Lucknow match showed his ability to combine pace with clever variations in the death overs.
Key Players in RCB vs SRH Rivalry
This rivalry features some of the biggest names in IPL history, including one player who has now crossed enemy lines.
Key RCB Players Against SRH
Virat Kohli – 762 runs, the leading scorer in this fixture. His century in 2024 overshadowed Klaasen’s ton, and his 2016 season against SRH (IPL Final included) produced some of his finest knocks. Kohli has been RCB’s anchor in every single meeting with the Orange Army.
AB de Villiers – 540 runs of pure magic. His 157-run partnership with Kohli in 2016 against SRH is etched in IPL folklore. De Villiers could hit any bowler anywhere, and SRH’s attack was no exception.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Now at RCB (from IPL 2025), Bhuvi spent most of his career troubling RCB’s batters while wearing Orange. With 18 wickets against RCB, he knows their weaknesses better than anyone. Having him bowl for RCB against his former team in 2026 will be fascinating.
Phil Salt – His 62 off 32 in the 2025 Lucknow match showed his ability to counter SRH’s pace. As RCB’s explosive opener, his matchup against SRH’s new-ball bowlers will be key going forward.
Key SRH Players Against RCB
David Warner – 647 runs in just ~13 innings, making him the most destructive batter per innings in this fixture. His 69 in the 2016 IPL Final and 92 in the 118-run demolition in 2019 are the standout knocks. Though no longer at SRH, his legacy in this rivalry is permanent.
Travis Head – The man who powered the highest IPL total ever (287/3) against RCB in 2024 with a 41-ball century. In IPL 2025, he continued tormenting RCB with aggressive starts. His fearless batting puts pressure on the opposition from ball one.
Pat Cummins – SRH’s captain contributed 3/28 in the 2025 Lucknow match. His ability to bowl tight lines at the death and provide crucial wickets in the middle overs makes him SRH’s most important all-round cricketer in this fixture on current form.
Heinrich Klaasen – His 104 against RCB in 2024 was one of the most explosive innings that year. Though Kohli’s century overshadowed it in the reverse fixture, Klaasen’s ability to dominate spin and pace alike makes him a constant threat.
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RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head: Summary
SRH leads the all-time head-to-head 14–11 across 26 IPL matches. They also won the 2016 IPL Final between these teams. But RCB’s recent form (3 wins in the last 5 before 2025) and their maiden IPL title have levelled the playing field.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 26 |
| SRH Wins | 14 (incl. 1 Super Over) |
| RCB Wins | 11 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Team Score | 287/3 – SRH (2024, all-time IPL record) |
| Lowest Team Score | 68 – RCB (2022) |
| Highest Individual Score | 114 – Jonny Bairstow, SRH (2019) |
| Most Runs | ~762 – Virat Kohli |
| Most Wickets | 18 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Best Bowling | 5/18 – Wanindu Hasaranga (2022) |
| IPL Finals | 1 (2016 – SRH won by 8 runs) |
| IPL 2026 Opener | March 28, 2026 – Chinnaswamy |
From 287/3 to 68 all out, from Super Overs to IPL Finals, the RCB vs SRH rivalry is arguably the most explosive fixture in the tournament. As the IPL 2026 season opener on March 28, it’s fitting that these two teams kick things off. If history is any guide, fasten your seatbelts. This one never disappoints.
