SRH vs RR Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2013-2025)
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have played 21 IPL matches since 2013, and this is one of the tightest rivalries in the competition. SRH lead 12-9 but the margins across this timeline have been razor thin, with multiple results going down to single digits. Both sides bring serious firepower into IPL 2026 and this fixture always delivers. Check the full IPL 2026 schedule to see when these two meet next.
SRH vs RR Head to Head Overview
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 21 |
| SRH Wins | 12 |
| RR Wins | 9 |
| No Result | 0 |
| SRH Highest Score | 286 |
| RR Highest Score | 242 |
| SRH Lowest Score | 127 |
| RR Lowest Score | 102 |
SRH’s highest score of 286 in this fixture is one of the biggest totals posted in any IPL head to head matchup. That 44-run gap between SRH’s best of 286 and RR’s best of 242 reflects how destructive Hyderabad’s batting has become in the T20 format, especially in recent seasons.
Season-by-Season Results (2013-2025)
| Season | Result 1 | Result 2 | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | RR won by 8 wickets | SRH won by 23 runs | RR also won Match 3 by 4 wkts |
| 2014 | RR won by 4 wickets | SRH won by 32 runs | Competitive split |
| 2015 | RR won by 6 wickets | SRH won by 7 runs | Nervy 7-run win for SRH |
| 2018 | SRH won by 9 wickets | SRH won by 11 runs | SRH dominant in title year |
| 2019 | SRH won by 5 wickets | RR won by 7 wickets | Even split |
| 2020 | RR won by 5 wickets | SRH won by 8 wickets | UAE leg split |
| 2021 | RR won by 55 runs | SRH won by 7 wickets | Big RR win then SRH reply |
| 2022 | RR won by 61 runs | — | Single meeting, RR dominant |
| 2023 | RR won by 72 runs | SRH won by 4 wickets | RR’s biggest win in fixture |
| 2024 | SRH won by 1 run | SRH won by 36 runs | SRH held on by 1 run in thriller |
| 2025 | SRH won by 44 runs | — | SRH continue recent momentum |
Key Moments That Defined This Rivalry
This head to head has produced some of the most dramatic results in IPL history across just 21 games.
- 2013: Three meetings in the inaugural SRH season, RR winning two of them to take early control of the fixture record
- 2015: SRH’s 7-run win was the narrowest result in this rivalry at that point and showed how tight the margins were even in low-scoring games
- 2018: SRH swept both games in their title-winning campaign, the 9-wicket win being one of their most complete performances in this fixture
- 2021: Rajasthan’s 55-run win was their biggest margin at the time before SRH hit back with a 7-wicket reply in the same season
- 2022: RR won by 61 runs in a single meeting, one of their most dominant days against Hyderabad
- 2023: RR’s 72-run win is the biggest winning margin by runs in this entire head to head timeline
- 2024: SRH’s 1-run win is the closest result this fixture has ever produced, an absolute thriller that could have gone either way on the last ball
- 2025: SRH won comfortably by 44 runs to extend their recent run of dominance in this matchup
Batting and Bowling Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total (SRH) | 286 |
| Highest Team Total (RR) | 242 |
| Lowest Total (SRH) | 127 |
| Lowest Total (RR) | 102 |
| Biggest Win by Runs (RR) | 72 runs (2023) |
| Biggest Win by Runs (SRH) | 44 runs (2025) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (SRH) | 9 wickets (2018) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (RR) | 8 wickets (2013) |
| Closest Match | SRH won by 1 run (2024) |
SRH’s highest of 286 and RR’s lowest of 102 sit at opposite ends of the spectrum and show just how wide the range of results has been in this fixture. The 1-run win in 2024 and the 72-run defeat in 2023 happening in back-to-back seasons sums up the unpredictability of this rivalry perfectly.
Check the full Sunrisers Hyderabad squad and fixtures and Rajasthan Royals squad and fixtures to see both squads heading into IPL 2026.
How the Momentum Has Shifted
Rajasthan had the upper hand in the early years of this fixture. From 2013 to 2015 they won five of the eight meetings, establishing themselves as the stronger side in this matchup. SRH hit back hard in 2018 with a clean sweep in their title-winning season before the fixture stayed competitive through 2019 to 2021.
The last three seasons have swung firmly in SRH’s favour. They won both games in 2024 including that dramatic 1-run thriller, and followed it up with a 44-run win in 2025. Their batting has become genuinely frightening in this era and RR have struggled to contain it.
| Period | SRH Wins | RR Wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 to 2020 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 2021 to 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
The split in the first eight years was perfectly even at 7-7. SRH have pulled ahead by winning 5 of the last 7 meetings, and that recent form makes them the team to beat in this fixture heading into IPL 2026.
Track every result as the season unfolds through the IPL 2026 points table and stay across all the latest IPL 2026 updates throughout the campaign.
FAQs
SRH vs RR Head to Head FAQs
How many times have SRH and RR played in the IPL?
SRH and RR have played 21 times in the IPL from 2013 to 2025. SRH lead the head to head 12-9 with no results ending without a result.
Who leads the SRH vs RR head to head record?
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead with 12 wins. Rajasthan Royals have won 9 games across 21 matches.
What is the highest team total in SRH vs RR matches?
SRH hold the record with a highest score of 286. Rajasthan’s best in this fixture is 242.
What is the biggest win in SRH vs RR history?
RR’s 72-run win in 2023 is the biggest by runs in this fixture. SRH’s biggest by runs is 44 runs in 2025. SRH also won by 9 wickets in 2018 while RR won by 8 wickets in 2013.
What was the closest match in SRH vs RR history?
SRH’s 1-run win in 2024 is the closest result in this fixture and one of the tightest finishes in IPL head to head history.
When do SRH and RR play in IPL 2026?
The exact date will be confirmed through the official schedule. IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31 across 10 venues.
