The Numbers Behind Delhi vs Hyderabad
In the 13 seasons since Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the IPL in 2013, the rivalry between them and Delhi Capitals has produced 26 meetings — and Hyderabad leads the all-time record 13-11 with 2 no-results. That two-win margin might not seem dramatic on paper, but the texture of this fixture tells a far richer story: an 88-run mauling in 2020, a 4-run thriller in 2014, and a consistent pattern of one side seizing multi-season dominance only for the other to claw it back.
This is not a glamour rivalry built on legacy captains or IPL finals — Delhi and Hyderabad have never met in a title decider. Instead, it is a rivalry of contrasts: Delhi, the perennial nearly-men who reached their first final only in 2020, versus Hyderabad, the franchise that won the title in just its fourth season (2016). Across 26 matches, the pendulum has swung repeatedly, making this one of the most evenly contested fixtures in the league's second decade.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 11 | 13 |
| Win percentage | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| No results | 2 | 2 |
| Biggest victory (runs) | — | 88 runs (2020) |
| Biggest victory (wickets) | 7 wickets (2025) | 9 wickets (2018) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the edge in both extremes of this rivalry. Their 88-run demolition in 2020 and 9-wicket cakewalk in 2018 are the two most one-sided results in the fixture's history. Delhi's most emphatic win — 7 wickets in March 2025 in Visakhapatnam — is relatively modest by comparison, underlining how Hyderabad have tended to dominate when they dominate.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2025 | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | No result | — | — |
| 30 Mar 2025 | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals | 7 wickets | MA Starc |
| 20 Apr 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 67 runs | TM Head |
| 29 Apr 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 runs | MR Marsh |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | 7 runs | AR Patel |
The recent trend is striking: in the last five scheduled meetings (2023-2025), Sunrisers have won twice, Delhi have won once, and one match was washed out. Hyderabad's 67-run victory in Delhi in 2024 — powered by Travis Head — was among the most dominant away performances in recent IPL history. Delhi's lone win in this window came in Visakhapatnam in 2025, with Mitchell Starc producing a Player of the Match performance that demonstrated the value of premium pace in this matchup.
Defining Moments
The 88-Run Demolition — Dubai, 2020
The biggest result in this fixture's history came on 27 October 2020, during the UAE-hosted season, when Sunrisers Hyderabad destroyed Delhi Capitals by 88 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Wriddhiman Saha earned the Player of the Match award after anchoring Hyderabad's innings. Delhi — who would go on to reach the final that season — were utterly dismantled. The 88-run margin remains the single largest victory by runs in any DC vs SRH contest across 26 meetings.
The 4-Run Nail-Biter — Dubai, 2014
Just six years earlier at the same Dubai ground, these two sides produced the closest finish in the rivalry's history. On 25 April 2014, Sunrisers Hyderabad defended their total by just 4 runs against Delhi Daredevils (as they were then known), with Aaron Finch earning the Player of the Match award. Four runs is the smallest margin of victory by runs in any meeting between these franchises — a reminder that for all the blowouts, this fixture can deliver genuine tension.
The 2018 Season Sweep
The 2018 IPL season was a watershed moment for this rivalry. Sunrisers Hyderabad, under Kane Williamson's captaincy, won both meetings against Delhi that year — including a commanding 9-wicket victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 10 May 2018, where Shikhar Dhawan earned the Player of the Match award playing against his former franchise. Hyderabad would go on to reach the 2018 final, while Delhi finished last. That 9-wicket victory remains the biggest winning margin by wickets in this fixture.
Venue Split
| Venue | Meetings | DC Wins | SRH Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The venue data reveals a fascinating split. Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the advantage at the traditional home grounds — winning 2 of 3 at the old Feroz Shah Kotla and 2 of 3 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal. But Delhi Capitals have a perfect 3-0 record at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, making it their most dominant venue in this rivalry. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi — their actual home ground since the renaming — tells a different story: Sunrisers have won both matches played there (2023 and 2024), meaning Delhi have lost their own home advantage in recent seasons.
The neutral venues of the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) saw 5 total meetings during the 2014 and 2020-2021 seasons, split fairly evenly at 2-3 in Hyderabad's favour.
Sunrisers' 2018-2020 Dominance Period
Between the 2018 and 2020 IPL seasons, Sunrisers Hyderabad won 5 of 6 meetings against Delhi Capitals. This three-year window coincided with the peak of Hyderabad's bowling attack — Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, and a young Williamson marshalling resources with precision. Even when Delhi rebranded from Daredevils to Capitals in 2019 and invested heavily in Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kagiso Rabada, they could not crack the Sunrisers' defensive formula. The lone Delhi win during this stretch came in 2019, sandwiched between four consecutive Hyderabad victories. It was only from 2021 onwards that Delhi began restoring competitive parity, winning 3 of the next 5 decided matches.
The Rivalry's Place in IPL History
Unlike the MI-CSK or RCB-KKR fixtures, the Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad rivalry does not carry the weight of multiple finals or decade-spanning narrative arcs. Its significance lies elsewhere: it is the quintessential mid-table rivalry, the fixture that often determines which side sneaks into the playoffs and which goes home. Six of their 26 meetings have been decided by single-digit margins (runs or wickets of 7 or fewer), and the 2 no-results add an element of frustration — points shared rather than earned. As long as both franchises chase that elusive consistency, this fixture will remain one of the most consequential league-stage clashes every IPL season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the all-time head-to-head record between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Across 26 IPL meetings from 2013 to 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad lead 13-11 with 2 no-results. The first meeting took place on 12 April 2013 at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, where Hyderabad won by 3 wickets.
What is the biggest victory in DC vs SRH history?
The biggest victory by runs is Sunrisers Hyderabad's 88-run demolition of Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 27 October 2020. Wriddhiman Saha was the Player of the Match. The biggest victory by wickets is Sunrisers' 9-wicket win at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 10 May 2018.
What is the closest finish between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad?
The closest finish by runs came in Dubai on 25 April 2014, when Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) by just 4 runs. Aaron Finch was named Player of the Match.
Which venue has hosted the most DC vs SRH matches?
Three venues share the record with 3 meetings each: Feroz Shah Kotla (Delhi), Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Uppal (Hyderabad), and Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sunrisers lead 2-1 at all three.
Where can fans watch Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad matches?
All IPL matches between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are broadcast live on JioStar across all IPL seasons, with streaming available on JioCinema.
How many IPL titles have Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad won?
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 1 IPL title (2016), while Delhi Capitals have never won the tournament. Delhi reached their first and only final in 2020, losing to Mumbai Indians.
Has this rivalry ever featured in an IPL playoff or final?
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have never met in an IPL final. All 26 of their meetings have been league-stage fixtures, making this exclusively a regular-season rivalry.