The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals is exciting and full of history. RR won the first IPL in 2008 under Shane Warne, while SRH won their title in 2016 with David Warner.
Both teams have played 21 matches. SRH have won 12 games, and RR have won 9. Every match had a result. This rivalry started in 2013 when SRH joined the IPL. James Faulkner made history with two five-wicket hauls against SRH in the same season.
In the Indian Premier League 2025 opener, SRH scored 286/6 and won by 44 runs. RR fought hard with 242/6. The match had 528 total runs, making it one of the highest-scoring games. This rivalry keeps getting bigger every season. Don’t miss the next clash!
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 12-9 in favour of SRH across 21 matches, with no results, since their first meeting in 2013.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 |
| SRH Won | 12 |
| RR Won | 9 |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 286/6 |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 102/10 |
SRH vs RR at Different Venues
Here is the head-to-head at the home grounds for the rivalry between SRH and RR.
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
SRH have been near-invincible at their home fortress against RR. Out of 6 matches played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH have won 5 and RR have won just 1.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| SRH Won | 5 |
| RR Won | 1 |
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been a more level playing field, with both sides winning two matches each out of four played there.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| RR Won | 2 |
| SRH Won | 2 |
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Team Records
Across 21 matches, SRH and RR have produced everything from bowling masterclasses to record-breaking run-fests.
Highest Team Totals in SRH vs RR Matches
SRH’s 286/6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2025 is the highest team total in this rivalry and the second-highest in IPL history. RR’s 242/6 in reply in the same match is the highest total ever posted by Rajasthan against SRH.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 286/6 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| RR | 242/6 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| RR | 220/3 | Won | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| SRH | 217/6 | Won | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| RR | 214/2 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
Lowest Team Totals in SRH vs RR Matches
RR’s 102 all out at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in 2014 is the lowest team total in this rivalry. SRH’s own lowest total against RR is 127 all out, also at Hyderabad in 2015.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 102/10 | Lost | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| RR | 113/9 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| RR | 125/9 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| SRH | 127/10 | Lost | YS Rajasekhara Stadium |
| RR | 131/8 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Batting Records
Let’s have a look at the batting record between the rivalry of SRH and RR.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 124 off 64 balls for RR in IPL 2021 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the highest individual score in this rivalry. Ishan Kishan’s debut century of 106* off 47 balls for SRH in IPL 2025 is the highest individual score by an SRH batter in this fixture.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 124* (64) | 194 |
| Ishan Kishan (SRH) | 106* (47) | 225.53 |
| Sanju Samson (RR) | 102* (55) | 185.45 |
| Shane Watson (RR) | 98* (53) | 184.9 |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 95 (59) | 161 |
Most Runs in SRH vs RR Matches
Sanju Samson leads the run-scoring charts in this rivalry with 764 runs across all 21 matches, making him the standout batter in all SRH vs RR encounters.
| Batter | Inns. | Runs | Avg. | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (RR) | 21 | 764 | 45 | 102* |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 10 | 354 | 35.4 | 124 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (RR) | 11 | 347 | 34.7 | 70 |
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here is the bowling records in the rivalry between SRH and RR.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
James Faulkner’s 5/16 for RR in IPL 2013 is the best bowling performance in this rivalry, a spell that also included a maiden over. Faulkner repeated the achievement just 20 days later with 5/20, making him the only bowler to take two five-wicket hauls against the same team in IPL history.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| James Faulkner (RR) | 5/16 | 4 |
| James Faulkner (RR) | 5/20 | 5 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 4/14 | 3.5 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 4/17 | 4.25 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 4/28 | 7.25 |
Most Wickets in SRH vs RR Matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the wicket-taking charts in this rivalry with 15 wickets for SRH. He is followed by James Faulkner with 12 wickets for RR.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 14 | 15 | 8.57 | 4/14 |
| James Faulkner (RR) | 7 | 12 | 6.72 | 5/16 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 5 | 11 | 8.2 | 4/17 |
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Conclusion: SRH Lead RR 12-9 in a Rivalry Between Two Champion Sides
The rivalry between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Rajasthan Royals has been one-sided. SRH holds the overall lead at 12-9 across 21 matches, and their dominance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where they have won 5 out of 6 encounters.
Sanju Samson leads the run-scoring charts with a remarkable 764 runs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar tops the wicket tally with 15 dismissals. The rivalry has produced some of the most extraordinary individual performances in IPL history, such as James Faulkner’s back-to-back five-wicket hauls in 2013.
