Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard
As far as IPL highlights go, few rivalries rival that between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Since SRH’s entry in 2013-14 to replace Deccan Chargers, these teams have provided electrifying entertainment.
From David Warner’s 126 to Virat Kohli’s cover drives becoming an icon of competition history; their matchup has become a beloved pillar. Check out the Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard to see how these epic contests have unfolded over the years.
| Date | Match/Season | SRH Score | RCB Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | IPL 2025 | 231/6 (20 ov) | 189/10 (19.5 ov) | SRH won by 42 runs (Cricbuzz) |
| 25 Apr 2024 | IPL 2024 | 171/8 (20 ov) | 206/7 (20 ov) | RCB won by 35 runs (Cricbuzz) |
| 15 Apr 2024 | IPL 2024 | 287/3 (20 ov) | 262/7 (20 ov) | SRH won by 25 runs (Reddit) |
| 18 May 2023 | IPL 2023 | 186/5 (20 ov) | 187/2 (19.2 ov) | RCB won by 8 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| 08 May 2022 | IPL 2022 | 125 all out (19.2 ov) | 192/3 (20 ov) | RCB won by 67 runs (Sportskeeda) |
SRH vs RCB
Few rivalries excite as much passion and excitement in Indian Premier League (IPL), than that between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to their respective seasons and fans eagerly anticipate any meetings between them; their clashes not only help shape playoff qualification down the line but are seen by fans as pivotal battles for first spot.
SRH have recently dominated this matchup and look to extend their streak of victories against RCB. But their opponents will not be easy targets: in 25 matches against them they have won 11 times with only two defeats to their name.
After an uncertain start to their season, Sunrisers Hyderabad have shown impressive form, winning four out of their last five matches to climb into second position in the table and challenge for playoff contention. Their strong squad should make for fierce competition during playoff season.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad serves as home ground of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Owned and maintained by Hyderabad Cricket Association, this ground is widely considered as one of India’s finest grounds, famed for its electric atmosphere during IPL matches and always full of supporters for each game played there.
SRH retained 12 players before the 2022 auction and released players such as Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal and Heinrich Klaasen.
Additionally, Brad Haddin and Trevor Bayliss were hired as head coach and assistant coach, respectively. Unfortunately for SRH however, their efforts proved futile as they only managed four wins during the whole season including one at home ground; additionally they were defeated in the semifinals of IPL by Mumbai Indians.
History
This rivalry’s story is one of the most fascinating and enduring in IPL history, dating back to 2013 when two teams’ rosters, coaching philosophies, and playing styles gradually developed over time.
Additionally, its origin reflects India’s unique cricket environment with changing pitches determining how it will be played.
Over time, SRH and RCB have held an edge when competing head-to-head, but recently that balance of power has begun shifting due to each team having distinct home venues with differing conditions – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium provides ideal conditions for spinners and medium pacers who can remove the ball away from batters while M Chinnaswamy Stadium serves as an obstacle course for bowlers.
Head-to-head results clearly illustrate this reality, showing SRH to have taken an edge against their archrival RCB by 14 to 11.
However, these numbers don’t capture all of their matches between these teams and don’t accurately reflect how tightly these contests were played out; an example would be SRH’s 2016 Final Victory over RCB at Chinnaswamy Stadium which left their fans believing they held an advantage against arch-rival SRH.
However, RCB still have much to prove against Hyderabad in this fixture and their recent performance suggests they can match their skills.
This can be attributed to their balanced squad depth and adaptability to new venues, along with finding ways to neutralize SRH’s advantage on home turf by capitalizing on Josh Hazlewood’s ability to extract bounce and hit hard lengths during death overs. Josh Hazlewood’s key role has been crucial to their game plan against them.
Predictions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow with much at stake when playing for their playoff spot versus staying alive for top two positions of the table. A neutral venue removes any home advantage to create extra drama to this clash under lights.
SRH have earned themselves a strong reputation of being formidable defenders of low totals, with bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan producing pressure that unsettles even the most experienced batsmen.
They will look to put immense pressure on RCB batsmen by forcing mistakes that they can capitalize on; their fearsome batting lineup features players such as AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli who can produce innings that defy gravity.
RCB are led by Rajat Patidar and opener Phil Salt and boast some of the world’s premier batsmen; however, their performance at critical moments this season has not been consistent enough. If they want to challenge for the title they must find ways to put this right.
Patidar must ensure his team can match a SRH team severely depleted by injury, while finding the appropriate balance between attack and defense, keeping their players fresh for an anticipated high-scoring final encounter against Delhi Capitals.
At 7:00 PM IST, SRH will win the toss and elect to bat first; their power hitting could help score an impressive total. Their bench strength includes Mohammad Shami, Simarjeet Singh and Abhinav Manohar who will help ensure an effective run chase while their bowlers may prevail during death overs.
Schedule
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore will meet again for their 62nd Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on 23 May at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, making this their 62nd matchup ever.
Their intense rivalry has produced some unforgettable IPL highlights over time – such as David Warner’s unplayable centuries or Virat Kohli’s exceptional knocks – making this matchup one of the best rivalries ever witnessed by cricket fans worldwide.
After an uneven start to their campaign, Royal Challengers Bangalore have shown signs of revival this season, winning eight out of their last 10 matches including a record breaking chase against Kolkata Knight Riders and an easy home victory over Mumbai Indians.
This year, SRH will attempt to break their losing streak against RCB by winning at home. They have had great success at home in the past, winning six out of seven matches there; beating Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings along the way.
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