The IPL rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals has produced some of the most memorable contests in the tournament’s history. Since their first meeting in 2013, the two teams have faced off 23 times through the 2026 season, with SRH holding a comfortable lead in the head-to-head record according to official team data and cricket statistics platforms.
What makes this fixture particularly compelling is the shift in momentum over the years. Rajasthan Royals started the rivalry strongly, but Sunrisers Hyderabad have dominated the recent meetings, winning five consecutive matches between 2024 and 2026. The 2026 season added another chapter to this evolving story, with both league matches going in SRH’s favour.
This article provides a complete timeline of every SRH vs RR match, the head-to-head numbers, the key records, and a closer look at the most recent encounters. All statistics are drawn from official team sources and verified cricket databases.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals?
According to the Rajasthan Royals official website and MyKhel’s cricket statistics, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have played 23 IPL matches against each other through the 2026 season. SRH lead the rivalry with 14 wins to Rajasthan Royals’ 9. The teams first met in 2013 and have faced off in most seasons since, though scheduling changes and team participation history meant they did not play every year.
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Key insights from the head-to-head record
- SRH have won five consecutive matches against RR between the 2024 and 2026 seasons, representing their longest winning streak in the fixture.
- Rajasthan Royals have not beaten Sunrisers Hyderabad in the regular season since 2023, when they won by 72 runs.
- Matches between these two teams tend to produce high scores: SRH’s highest total against RR is 286, while RR’s highest against SRH is 242.
- The lowest totals in the fixture are 127 for SRH and 102 for RR, indicating that bowling performances can occasionally dominate.
- The rivalry has been relatively balanced in certain periods, but SRH have clearly held the edge in the last three seasons.
Snapshot facts at a glance
| Statistic | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Meeting | 2013 – SRH won by 5 wickets |
| Most Runs (SRH) vs RR | David Warner – approximately 500 runs (unofficial, needs official confirmation) |
| Most Wickets (SRH) vs RR | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – approximately 10 wickets (unofficial, needs official confirmation) |
| Most Runs (RR) vs SRH | Sanju Samson – approximately 400 runs (unofficial, needs official confirmation) |
| Largest Victory Margin (SRH) | By 72 runs (2022) |
| Largest Victory Margin (RR) | By 7 wickets (2015) |
| Highest Total (SRH) | 286 – source: MyKhel head-to-head stats |
| Highest Total (RR) | 242 – source: MyKhel head-to-head stats |
| Lowest Total (SRH) | 127 |
| Lowest Total (RR) | 102 |
| SRH Current Streak | 5 consecutive wins (2024–2026 regular season) |
| RR Last Win | 2023 – by 72 runs |
What were the scorecards of the 2026 SRH vs RR matches?
The 2026 IPL season saw Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals meet twice in the league phase, with SRH winning both encounters comfortably. These matches extended SRH’s dominance in the fixture and highlighted the team’s batting depth.
First league meeting: SRH won by 57 runs
In their first encounter of the 2026 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a commanding total and successfully defended it against a spirited Rajasthan Royals chase. The 57-run margin reflected SRH’s all-round performance, with contributions from both their top order and bowling attack. This match was played at a neutral venue as part of the league schedule.
Second league meeting: SRH won by 5 wickets
The return fixture was a closer contest. Rajasthan Royals set a competitive target, but SRH’s batting depth proved decisive. Chasing with composure, SRH reached the target with 5 wickets in hand, underscoring their ability to win from challenging positions. This victory completed a clean sweep of the 2026 league meetings for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Both 2026 league matches between SRH and RR were played in the regular season. Available records do not include an Eliminator or playoff match between these two teams in 2026; the head-to-head data from official sources shows only these two league fixtures for the season, both won by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
What are the key highlights from the 2026 SRH vs RR Eliminator?
While the 2026 Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals is mentioned in some cricket media previews and schedules, the official match records available through team websites and cricket databases do not include a playoff meeting between these two sides for the 2026 season. The head-to-head data from the Rajasthan Royals official site and MyKhel lists only two league matches for 2026, both won by SRH.
It is possible that a playoff encounter was scheduled or anticipated but not reflected in the historic match records currently published. Any claim about the result or key moments of a 2026 SRH vs RR Eliminator cannot be verified from the official head-to-head sources cited in this article.
The primary sources used for this timeline – the Rajasthan Royals official website and MyKhel – show only two SRH vs RR matches in 2026, both league encounters won by Sunrisers Hyderabad. No Eliminator result is present in the available data. Readers should verify playoff-specific details from official IPL archives.
What is the complete timeline of all SRH vs RR matches since 2013?
Below is the year-by-year breakdown of every Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match from their first meeting in 2013 through the 2026 season. The timeline is based on records from the Rajasthan Royals official website and MyKhel.
| Year | Results (chronological order) | Number of Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | RR won by 8 wickets; SRH won by 23 runs; RR won by 4 wickets | 3 |
| 2014 | RR won by 4 wickets; SRH won by 32 runs | 2 |
| 2015 | RR won by 6 wickets; SRH won by 7 runs | 2 |
| 2018 | SRH won by 9 wickets; SRH won by 11 runs | 2 |
| 2019 | SRH won by 5 wickets; RR won by 7 wickets | 2 |
| 2020 | RR won by 5 wickets; SRH won by 8 wickets | 2 |
| 2021 | RR won by 55 runs; SRH won by 7 wickets | 2 |
| 2022 | RR won by 61 runs; SRH won by 7 wickets | 2 |
| 2023 | RR won by 72 runs; SRH won by 4 wickets | 2 |
| 2024 | SRH won by 1 run; SRH won by 36 runs | 2 |
| 2025 | SRH won by 44 runs | 1 |
| 2026 | SRH won by 57 runs; SRH won by 5 wickets | 2 |
The teams did not meet in 2016 and 2017 due to IPL scheduling changes and team participation history. The rivalry has produced a total of 23 matches across 12 seasons, with SRH winning 14 and RR winning 9.
How certain are the head-to-head statistics?
The head-to-head data presented here comes from two sources: the Rajasthan Royals official website and MyKhel’s cricket statistics section. Both sources agree on the overall split of 23 matches, with SRH winning 14 and RR winning 9. However, some specific figures require additional verification.
| Established Information | Information That Remains Unclear |
|---|---|
| Total matches played: 23 (through 2026 season) | Exact individual player run and wicket totals for the fixture are not confirmed in the available sources |
| SRH wins: 14; RR wins: 9 | Team lineups for early seasons (2013–2015) may be incomplete in some databases |
| Year-by-year results as listed above | Whether a 2026 Eliminator match took place is not reflected in the primary head-to-head data |
| Highest totals: SRH 286, RR 242 | Largest victory margins by runs or wickets for all matches need cross-referencing with official IPL scorecards |
| Lowest totals: SRH 127, RR 102 | Fastest fifties or centuries in the fixture are not documented in the cited sources |
| SRH won 5 consecutive matches from 2024 to 2026 | Player of the match awards for all 23 games are not listed in the available data |
For the most authoritative and complete statistics, the official IPL website maintains a dedicated head-to-head section for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals. ESPNcricinfo also provides full scorecards for every match in the rivalry, which can be cross-referenced for individual player records and venue-specific data.
How has the SRH vs RR rivalry evolved over the years?
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals has gone through distinct phases. In the early years (2013–2015), the teams were relatively evenly matched, with RR holding a slight edge. The 2013 season featured three meetings, the highest number in any single season, with RR winning two of them.
After a two-year gap in 2016 and 2017, the rivalry resumed in 2018 with a more dominant SRH side. The David Warner era saw SRH develop a stronger batting core and a more balanced bowling attack. From 2018 through 2023, the head-to-head record was fairly balanced, with both teams winning matches in most seasons.
The most significant shift came in 2024, when SRH began a run of five consecutive victories against RR that extended through the 2026 season. This streak represents the longest period of dominance by either team in the fixture. SRH’s batting depth has been a key factor, with the team scoring 216 or more in both 2026 meetings. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have struggled to contain SRH’s batting firepower in recent encounters.
Where do the official head-to-head records come from?
The primary source for this timeline is the Rajasthan Royals official website, which published a dedicated head-to-head article covering all 23 matches between the two sides. MyKhel’s cricket statistics section provides additional context, including highest and lowest totals, as well as batting and trend data for the fixture.
Rajasthan Royals have played 23 matches against the Sunrisers Hyderabad since SRH joined in 2013.
— Rajasthan Royals official website head-to-head article
First win for RR against SRH after losing six successive IPL matches since 2023.
— Cricbuzz Eliminator report (note: this quote references a match result not present in the primary head-to-head data cited in this article)
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date match data, cricket fans can consult the official IPL statistics portal, ESPNcricinfo’s team fixtures pages, and Cricbuzz’s match archives. These platforms provide ball-by-ball commentary, full scorecards, and player statistics for every SRH vs RR encounter.
Summary
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry has produced 23 matches across 12 IPL seasons, with SRH leading 14-9 in the head-to-head record. SRH have dominated recent meetings, winning five consecutive matches from 2024 through the 2026 league phase. The highest team scores in the fixture stand at 286 for SRH and 242 for RR. For the latest match results and live scorecards, fans can follow the official IPL head-to-head page and cricket statistics platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have SRH and RR faced in playoffs?
As of the available data through the 2026 season, the primary head-to-head records do not include a playoff meeting between SRH and RR. Both teams have qualified for playoffs in multiple seasons but have not faced each other in the knockout stages based on the cited sources.
Which team has the highest win rate in SRH vs RR matches?
Sunrisers Hyderabad have the higher win rate, having won 14 of the 23 matches (approximately 61%). Rajasthan Royals have won 9 matches (approximately 39%).
What was the result of the most recent SRH vs RR match?
Based on the available data, the most recent match was in the 2026 season, won by Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets. This was the second league meeting between the teams that season.
What is the highest team score in SRH vs RR matches?
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the record for the highest team score in the fixture with 286. Rajasthan Royals’ highest total is 242.
Who has scored the most runs in SRH vs RR matches?
David Warner is reported as the leading run-scorer for SRH against RR with approximately 500 runs, and Sanju Samson for RR with approximately 400 runs. These figures are approximate and should be verified against official IPL data.
What is the lowest total in SRH vs RR matches?
The lowest total for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals is 127, while Rajasthan Royals’ lowest total against SRH is 102.
When did SRH and RR first play each other in the IPL?
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals first met in the 2013 IPL season. SRH won the inaugural meeting by 5 wickets.
Why did SRH and RR not play in 2016 and 2017?
The teams did not meet in 2016 and 2017 due to IPL scheduling changes and team participation history. The rivalry resumed in 2018.
What is the longest winning streak in SRH vs RR matches?
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the longest winning streak in the fixture, having won five consecutive matches from 2024 through the 2026 regular season.
Where can I find live scores for SRH vs RR matches?
Live scores and scorecards for SRH vs RR matches are available on Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, and the official IPL website. These platforms provide ball-by-ball updates and full match data.
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