RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head IPL Record — All Matches, Stats & Analysis

RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head IPL Record

The rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad stretches back through almost every IPL season since SRH's formation as a franchise in 2013. From SRH's early days under David Warner through RCB's long-suffering title-less era to SRH's 2016 triumph and RCB's maiden title in 2025, this is a fixture that carries history and stakes in equal measure.

As both teams prepare for Match 1 of IPL 2026, CricMind presents the complete head-to-head breakdown.

Overall H2H Record (IPL 2013–2025)

Across all IPL seasons from 2013 (when SRH was founded, replacing Deccan Chargers) through 2025, RCB and SRH have faced each other in the league stage and in knockout matches. The approximate overall record stands as follows:

SRH hold a marginal overall edge in the head-to-head, which makes the home-ground advantage for RCB all the more important in Match 1.

Highest Totals in RCB vs SRH Fixtures

The most extraordinary individual fixture between these two sides in recent memory is the IPL 2024 clash at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where SRH posted 287/3 — the highest team total in the history of IPL cricket. Travis Head (102 off 41 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23 balls) dismantled the RCB bowling attack in a powerplay of sheer brutality. RCB replied with 262/8 — itself one of the highest losing totals ever — but still fell 25 runs short. The combined aggregate of 549 runs in a single T20 match set records that remain standing.

This single game redefined what was possible in T20 cricket and served as evidence of how dramatically the nature of batting has evolved. Both teams scored at rates that would have been considered impossible in 2010.

Key Battles in This Rivalry

RCB's Best Win: IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 remains one of RCB's landmark performances. At Ahmedabad, Faf du Plessis led RCB past SRH in a high-pressure knockout game, setting up the final appearance against Gujarat Titans. Rajat Patidar's brilliant innings earlier in that playoff run had set the tone for RCB's aggressive batting approach.

SRH's Best Win: Beyond the record-breaking 287 match of 2024, SRH's demolition of RCB in their 2016 title-winning season — where they went from strength to strength against an RCB side that also reached the final — represents the franchise's peak performance against their red-and-black rivals.

The 2016 Final Proximity: Both RCB and SRH reached the 2016 IPL Final, although they were on opposite sides of the bracket. RCB, led by Virat Kohli's extraordinary season (973 runs), and SRH, led by David Warner's consistency, both overcame Kolkata Knight Riders in the semifinal stages. SRH won the 2016 title in the final, and while they did not face RCB in the final itself, the rivalry was sharpened by both teams' proximity to glory.

Head-to-Head at Chinnaswamy Specifically

At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the H2H between these teams shows a clearer pattern. RCB's home record against SRH is considerably stronger than the overall stat — the familiar conditions, the Bengaluru crowd, and Kohli's elevated performance at his home ground all contribute. RCB have won approximately 60% of their Chinnaswamy fixtures against SRH, with SRH's wins typically coming in the high-scoring thrashes where their batting firepower overpowers even the home advantage.

Player-Specific H2H Records

Virat Kohli vs SRH Bowling Attack: Kohli averages close to 45 against SRH across his IPL career — one of his highest averages against any franchise. He has scored multiple fifties and at least two centuries against them, including at Chinnaswamy. SRH's bowlers have historically struggled to create the kind of consistent pressure that dismisses Kohli early.

Travis Head vs RCB Bowling Attack: Head's record against RCB — built primarily in the 2024 season — is catastrophic from RCB's perspective. In just two innings against them in 2024, he scored 175 runs, including the record-breaking century. His strike rate against RCB bowling is estimated at over 200.

Mohammed Siraj vs SRH Batting: Siraj has been one of the most dangerous bowlers against SRH's top order. His ability to bowl full at the top of off stump to both Head (a left-hander) and Abhishek Sharma means he creates LBW and bowled opportunities that are not available to bowlers who pitch short or wide.

Pat Cummins vs RCB Batting: Cummins' record as a death-over bowler against RCB is strong. His ability to bowl accurate yorkers and slower balls in the final four overs has dismissed Maxwell, Kohli, and Patidar on multiple occasions across IPL history.

Playoff Meetings

RCB and SRH have met in playoff cricket twice:

• 2016 Eliminator: SRH beat RCB to progress towards the final, though they faced different opponents from there
• 2022 Qualifier 2: RCB beat SRH to reach the final

The playoff record is broadly even, and both teams know the quality of performance required to eliminate the other at the business end of a season.

What the H2H Means for IPL 2026 Match 1

Statistically, neither team enters this match with a dominant head-to-head advantage. SRH hold the marginal overall edge, but RCB's home record against them is clearly superior. The 2024 match result — which went SRH's way in a record-breaking aggregate — will be fresh in RCB's minds as a motivating factor: they know exactly what SRH are capable of on this ground, and they will have prepared specifically for the Head-Abhishek powerplay threat.

RCB's 2025 title win represents a new chapter in this rivalry. As defending champions, they have psychological momentum that no historical H2H statistic fully captures.

FAQ

How many times have RCB and SRH played in IPL?

RCB and SRH have played over 22 matches across all IPL seasons from 2013 to 2025, including league stage fixtures and knockout matches. Both teams play each other twice per league season in the round-robin format.

What is the highest score in a RCB vs SRH match?

SRH posted 287/3 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2024 — the highest team total in IPL history. RCB replied with 262/8, making it the highest-scoring T20 match in IPL history by combined aggregate.

Who has the edge in H2H between RCB and SRH?

SRH hold a marginal overall edge in H2H record (approximately 52–48%), but RCB have a stronger home record at Chinnaswamy specifically, winning around 60% of home fixtures against SRH.

When did RCB last beat SRH in a playoff match?

RCB beat SRH in the IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad to advance to the IPL Final against Gujarat Titans.

What is Virat Kohli's average against SRH in IPL?

Virat Kohli averages close to 45 against SRH across his IPL career — one of his highest averages against any specific franchise, reflecting his dominance at Chinnaswamy against their bowling attacks.