RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Record: Complete Stats and Last 5 Matches Analysis
Few rivalries in IPL history have produced the kind of drama, heartbreak, and sheer cricketing brilliance that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad fixture delivers every single time. Two teams with completely different identities — RCB built around batting flair and individual brilliance, SRH built around aggression, pace, and relentless team cricket — have given Indian cricket fans some of the most unforgettable moments the tournament has ever seen. With IPL 2026 beginning with precisely this fixture on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, there is no better time to dive deep into the complete history of this rivalry. Here is everything you need to know — overall head-to-head record, venue-wise stats, top performers, last five match results, and a full preview of what awaits in 2026.
Overall Head-to-Head Record: SRH Hold the Edge
Let us start with the numbers because they tell an important story. RCB and SRH have faced each other in 25 matches in IPL history. Out of these 25 games, RCB have won 11 whereas SRH have come out victorious on 13 occasions, with one match ending without a result.
That gives SRH a win percentage of 52 percent against RCB — a slight but meaningful advantage that has been built over 13 seasons of competition. However, the numbers alone do not tell the full story. Many of these matches have been decided by the finest of margins, with momentum swings, super overs, and last-over finishes that have had fans on the edge of their seats right until the final delivery.
Venue-Wise Breakdown: Home Comforts Matter
When you break down the head-to-head record by venue, a clear pattern emerges — both teams are significantly stronger on their home turf.
SRH have been dominant at home, winning 6 of the 9 matches held at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. RCB on the other hand have the upper hand in Bengaluru, winning 5 of the 9 encounters between the two sides at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with one of those matches being abandoned.
This home advantage factor is absolutely critical going into IPL 2026. The season-opening fixture is at Chinnaswamy — which historically favours RCB. The defending champions playing at their fortress, in front of their home crowd, against a team that has historically found Bengaluru difficult — the stage is set perfectly for RCB.
The Records: Big Numbers and Iconic Moments
This rivalry is not short of jaw-dropping statistics. Here are the most important records from across the history of this fixture:
Highest Team Total — SRH: 287 The most astonishing number in this entire rivalry. SRH’s highest score against RCB stands at 287 in the IPL — a total so extraordinary it became the highest team score in the entire history of the tournament. Scored in IPL 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was headlined by Travis Head’s devastating century and Heinrich Klaasen’s brutal cameo. RCB threw everything they had at the chase and still fell 25 runs short — a margin that flatters nobody given the target they were pursuing.
RCB’s Highest Total in This Fixture — 262 The highest score posted by RCB against SRH is 262 — a testament to their explosive batting line-up and the role that Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries have historically played in enabling RCB’s big-hitting batters to go absolutely berserk.
RCB’s Lowest Total in This Fixture — 68 RCB have also suffered their lowest score of just 68 runs against SRH — a reminder of how ruthless SRH’s bowling can be when conditions and match situations align perfectly in their favour.
The 2016 IPL Final — The Defining Moment No discussion of this rivalry is complete without the 2016 IPL Final. SRH defeated RCB in the IPL 2016 final to lift the trophy, winning by 8 runs in a match that is still talked about in Indian cricket circles with reverence and heartbreak in equal measure. David Warner’s 69 off 38 balls set the foundation, before Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman executed a stunning bowling display in the death overs to deny RCB what would have been their maiden title. That match shaped the rivalry forever.
All-Time Top Performers in This Rivalry
Top Run Scorer — Virat Kohli (RCB) The highest run scorer in IPL history, Virat Kohli leads the run chart in matches between these two teams with 762 runs. David Warner is second with 641 runs while AB de Villiers with 540 runs is third. Kohli’s record against SRH is phenomenal — his ability to perform in high-pressure situations against quality bowling has defined many of the greatest individual batting displays this fixture has produced.
Top Wicket Taker — Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets in SRH vs RCB matches with 18 wickets in 17 games. The veteran seamer’s ability to swing the ball, nail his yorkers, and dry up runs in the powerplay has been the single most decisive bowling factor in this rivalry across more than a decade of competition.
Last 5 Matches: A Complete Analysis
Match 1 — IPL 2025 — SRH won by 42 runs This was the last time these two sides met before IPL 2026. SRH, already eliminated from playoff contention, posted a commanding 231 for 6, with Ishan Kishan producing a scintillating 94 off 48 balls. RCB, desperate to secure a top-two finish, looked on course at the 15-over mark before SRH triggered a dramatic collapse, eventually winning by 42 runs. It was a painful defeat for RCB that complicated their path to the top two in the points table standings.
Match 2 — IPL 2024, April 25 — RCB won by 35 runs A match that RCB desperately needed. Rajat Patidar’s explosive half-century and a collective spin bowling effort set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, ending a six-match losing streak. Patidar’s 50 off just 20 balls alongside Virat Kohli’s more measured contribution helped RCB post 206 for 7, before Swapnil Singh dismantled SRH’s top order in the powerplay to seal a famous victory.
Match 3 — IPL 2024, March — SRH won by 25 runs Earlier in the same season, SRH put in one of the most brutally dominant performances of the rivalry. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma tore into RCB’s bowling from the first ball, helping SRH post an enormous total. Despite a valiant effort from RCB’s batting line-up — led by Dinesh Karthik’s extraordinary 83 off 35 balls — the target proved too steep and SRH won by 25 runs in a match forever associated with the infamous 287 total.
Match 4 — IPL 2022 — RCB won by 67 runs RCB at their dominant best. Faf du Plessis’s blistering innings powered RCB to a commanding total before Wanindu Hasaranga’s exceptional 5 for 18 ensured SRH were bowled out for just 129, handing RCB a dominant 67-run victory. Hasaranga’s spell was one of the greatest individual bowling performances in the history of this fixture, as RCB completely controlled both innings from start to finish.
Match 5 — IPL 2022 — SRH won by 9 wickets SRH’s revenge was swift and devastating. In the same season, RCB collapsed to just 68 all out — their lowest ever total in this fixture — and SRH chased it down with nine wickets to spare in one of the most one-sided results the rivalry has ever produced.
What the Last 5 Matches Tell Us
Analyzing the recent results shows that RCB have won 3 of the last 5 matches while SRH have won 2, indicating a fairly balanced and closely contested recent rivalry. What stands out most clearly is that matches between these two teams almost always produce extreme results — either an enormous total and a breathless chase, or a complete batting collapse and an emphatic bowling performance. There is rarely a dull, average game when RCB and SRH face each other.
Key Player Battles to Watch in IPL 2026
Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins The battle between RCB’s all-time greatest batter and SRH’s captain and world-class fast bowler promises to be one of the most watchable individual contests of the entire IPL 2026 season. Kohli’s ability to play fast bowling with impeccable technique versus Cummins’ relentless accuracy and ability to generate steep bounce on any surface — this is a duel for the ages.
Travis Head vs RCB’s Spin Trio Travis Head’s aggressive, left-handed batting style has historically been vulnerable to quality spin bowling early in his innings before he gets set. RCB’s spin options in IPL 2026 will be crucial in controlling the Australian opener — because once Head gets going, almost no bowling attack in the world can stop him.
Abhishek Sharma vs RCB’s Pace Attack The current world number one ranked T20I batter is in the form of his life. How RCB’s pace bowlers plan and execute their strategy against Abhishek in the powerplay overs could be the single most decisive factor in the outcome of the IPL 2026 season opener.
RCB vs SRH in IPL 2026: What to Expect
The IPL 2026 season opener on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has the potential to be one of the great modern chapters of this rivalry. RCB arrive as defending champions — a tag that brings enormous expectation but also enormous confidence. Their batting line-up, headlined by Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Phil Salt, is built for Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries. Their bowling, following the addition of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has both experience and variety.
SRH on the other hand have the most explosive batting partnership in world cricket in Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan at the top, with Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and the newly added Liam Livingstone adding quality at every level of the batting order. They will not be coming to Bengaluru to play safe cricket.
A high-scoring, nervy, completely unpredictable contest is virtually guaranteed. And given that this is precisely how these two sides have always played against each other, that is exactly what every cricket fan should be hoping for.
Final Word: A Rivalry for the Ages
The RCB vs SRH head-to-head record sits at 13-11 in SRH’s favour — close enough to ensure that neither side can claim dominance, dramatic enough to guarantee that every encounter is treated like a knockout match. From the 2016 final heartbreak to the 287 madness of 2024, from Kohli’s countless masterclasses to Warner’s years of dominance — this rivalry has given Indian T20 cricket some of its most treasured memories.
IPL 2026 is about to add another chapter. Do not miss a ball.
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