The rivalry between the Punjab Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the most one-sided yet entertaining fixtures in IPL history. The two teams have faced each other 24 times in the IPL. Of these 24 games, SRH have won 17, while PBKS have won 7, with no match ending in a result. SRH’s dominance has been a recurring theme, particularly at their home ground in Hyderabad, though PBKS have produced memorable upsets along the way.
In recent seasons, SRH continued to hold the upper hand, winning both their encounters in IPL 2024. To know more about this one-sided rivalry in IPL, keep reading our latest blog.
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 17-7 in favour of SRH across 24 matches. SRH, who replaced Deccan Chargers in 2013, are the only IPL title winners in this rivalry, having claimed their sole championship in 2016.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 24 |
| SRH Won | 17 |
| PBKS Won | 7 |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 247/2 |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 114/10 |
PBKS vs SRH at Different Venues
Here is the head-to-head record of SRH and PBKS at their home grounds, respectively.
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
SRH have been near-invincible at their home against PBKS. Out of 10 matches played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH have won 9, while PBKS have won just 1.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| SRH Won | 9 |
| PBKS Won | 1 |
At PCA IS Bindra Stadium
Punjab Kings have enjoyed better fortune at their home venues in Punjab. Across 6 matches at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, PBKS has won 4.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| PBKS Won | 4 |
| SRH Won | 2 |
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head Team Records
Over 24 matches, PBKS and SRH have produced some of the most thrilling high-scoring encounters in IPL history. The 2025 match in Hyderabad alone featured two totals exceeding 245 runs, making it one of the greatest batting spectacles in the tournament’s history.
Highest Team Totals in PBKS vs SRH Matches
SRH’s 247/2 in April 2025 is the highest team total in this rivalry, a record-breaking chase of PBKS’s 245/6 with the help of Abhishek Sharma’s 141*.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 247/2 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| PBKS | 245/6 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| SRH | 215/6 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| PBKS | 214/5 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| SRH | 212/6 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
Lowest Team Totals in PBKS vs SRH Matches
PBKS’s lowest total against SRH is 114, followed by PBKS’s 119 all out in this rivalry.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 114 | Lost | Dubai International Stadium |
| PBKS | 119 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| PBKS | 120/9 | Lost | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| PBKS | 120/10 | Lost | Chepauk Stadium |
| SRH | 120/7 | Lost | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head Batting Records
Let’s have a look at the batting stats in this rivalry.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking 141 off 55 balls in IPL 2025 at Hyderabad is the highest individual score in this rivalry and became the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history. Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 104 for PBKS remains the highest individual score for Punjab Kings in this fixture.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 141 (55) | 256.36 |
| Chris Gayle (PBKS) | 104* (63) | 165.08 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) | 99* (66) | 150.00 |
| Jonny Bairstow (SRH) | 97 (55) | 170.36 |
| Hashim Hamla (PBKS) | 96 (56) | 171.42 |
Most Runs in PBKS vs SRH Matches
David Warner is the leading run-scorer in this rivalry, with 700 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan with 419 runs and KL Rahul with 307 runs for PBKS.
| Batters | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner (SRH) | 14 | 700 | 58.33 | 81 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (SRH/PBKS) | 15 | 419 | 32.23 | 99* |
| KL Rahul (PBKS) | 10 | 307 | 38.37 | 79 |
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head Bowling Records
After batting records, let’s have a look at the bowling stats.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Ankit Rajpoot’s 5/14 for PBKS against SRH in IPL 2018 is the best bowling performance in this rivalry. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 5/19 is the best bowling figure for SRH in this fixture.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Ankit Rajpoot (PBKS) | 5/14 | 4.2 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 5/19 | 4.75 |
| Lakshmipathy Balaji (PBKS) | 4/13 | 3.25 |
| Mayank Markande (SRH) | 4/15 | 3.75 |
| Darren Sammy (SRH) | 4/22 | 5.5 |
Most Wickets in PBKS vs SRH Matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the wicket charts in this rivalry with 26 wickets, the most by any bowler in PBKS vs SRH encounters. He is followed by Rashid Khan and Sandeep Sharma, both with 18 wickets each.
| Bowlers | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 18 | 26 | 7.39 | 5/19 |
| Rashid Khan (SRH) | 10 | 18 | 5.82 | 3/12 |
| Sandeep Sharma (PBKS/SRH) | 14 | 18 | 7.62 | 3/21 |
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Conclusion: SRH Lead PBKS 17-7 In A Rivalry
The rivalry between the Punjab Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad has been heavily tilted in favour of SRH, with 17 wins in 24 matches.
SRH’s home record against PBKS at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is particularly remarkable; SRH have won 9 out of 10 matches there. The 2025 season produced the most memorable chapter of this rivalry, when Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking 141 off 55 balls powered SRH to one of the greatest run chases in IPL history. With David Warner as the highest run-scorer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as the leading wicket-taker, SRH have had the better of the individual battles too.
