IPL: RCB vs SRH Head to Head Stats!

Over the years, we have witnessed quite a number of rivalries in the world of IPL, but few are able to claim that they are as interesting as Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches. Now, the interesting thing about this rivalry is the fact that it is quite recent, and most of it can be attributed to the RCB SRH 2016 final, a match that helped SRH claim their maiden IPL title!

After the dissolution of Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged to be their spiritual successors, and while their start to life in the IPL was quite smooth, 2016 was the season that cemented their place in the hall of fame. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been a part of the tournament from its very inception in 2008 and also hold the unique accolade of playing the very first IPL match against KKR. In this blog, we will be taking a look at the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru stats, how the SRH vs RCB head to head rivalry has evolved over the years, and what played out during the 2016 IPL final, so let’s get started!

RCB vs SRH in Numbers:

2013:

While the IPL started in 2008, SRH was introduced as a team in IPL 2013 as a potential DC replacement, so this is where we will be starting our journey. Of all the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches in the IPL, the very first RCB vs SRH head to head ended in a draw, and the final result had to be decided via a Super Over. Let’s take a look at how the season’s games played out:

• 1st Match: Date- 7th April, 2013. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- RCB-130/8, SRH- 130/7. SRH won in the super over.
• MOTM- Hanuma Vihari.

• 2nd Match: Date- 9th April, 2013. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- SRH-161/6, RCB-162/3. RCB won by 7 wickets.
• MOTM- Virat Kohli.

2014:

Although KKR won IPL 2014, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad rivalry had already started to heat up by now, and quite expectedly, there were several electrifying performances this season as well. Both teams fielded star players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, David Warner, etc, just to name a few, and they played several memorable innings as well. Let’s take a look at the results:

• 1st Match: Date- 4th May, 2014. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- SRH-155/6, RCB- 158/6. RCB won by 4 wickets.
• MOTM- AB de Villiers.
• 2nd Match: Date- 20th May, 2014. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- RCB-160/6, SRH- 161/3. SRH won by 7 wickets.
• MOTM- David Warner.

2015:

By this point, the fixture had already evolved to be one that fans looked forward to, and while star power was one thing, it was the cricketing finesse that defined SRH vs RCB head to head. Here’s how the 2015 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad season went:

• 1st Match: Date- 13th April, 2015. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- RCB-166/10, SRH- 172/2. SRH won by 8 wickets.
• MOTM- David Warner.
• 2nd Match: Date- 15th May, 2015. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- SRH-135/3, RCB-83/4. RCB won by 6 wickets (DL).
• MOTM- Virat Kohli.

2016:

Finally, this is the season where it all went down! 2016 SRH vs RCB saw the teams lock horns thrice this season, and while the RCB SRH 2016 league matches were interesting, it was the bombastic RCB SRH 2016 final that helped SRH lift the IPL title for the very first time. The 2016 RCB vs SRH final was quite the spectacle, and players like Chris Gayle, David Warner, and Ben Cutting lit up the M Chinnaswamy Stadium like never before. Here’s how things went:

• 1st Match: Date- 12th April, 2016. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- RCB-227/4, SRH- 182/6. RCB won by 45 runs.
• MOTM- AB de Villiers.
• 2nd Match: Date- 30th April, 2016. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- SRH-194/5, RCB- 179/6. SRH won by 15 runs.
• MOTM- David Warner.
• Final Match: Date- 29th May, 2016. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- SRH- 208/7, RCB- 200/7. SRH won by 8 runs.
• MOTM- Ben Cutting.

2017:

After writing history in the RCB SRH 2016 final, 2017’s Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru stats were pretty limited as the teams only met for a single match, and the second match was abandoned without a single ball being bowled. Here’s the scoreline:

• 1st Match: Date- 5th April, 2017. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- SRH- 207/4, RCB- 172/10. SRH won by 35 runs.
• MOTM- Yuvraj Singh.

2018:

A pretty simple season for both teams, RCB vs SRH head to head in 2018 was in a smooth balance, as each one of them won one tie each. Here are the matches:

• 1st Match: Date- 7th May, 2018. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- SRH- 146/10, RCB- 141/6. SRH won by 5 runs.
• MOTM- Kane Williamson.
• 2nd Match: Date- 17th May, 2018. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- RCB- 218/6, SRH- 204/3. RCB won by 14 runs.
• MOTM- AB de Villiers.

2019:

When it comes to big margin victories, the first SRH vs RCB head to head match was just that. Sunrisers Hyderabad had already established their dominance as a side that featured one of the strongest batting line-ups. The team featured batters like Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, and Yusuf Pathan, besides others, and the performances were certainly worth the hype. Here’s how it went down:

• 1st Match: Date- 31st March, 2019. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- SRH- 231/2, RCB- 113/10. SRH won by 118 runs.
• MOTM- Jonny Bairstow.
• 2nd Match: Date- 4th May, 2019. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- SRH- 175/7, RCB- 178/6.
• MOTM- Shimron Hetmyer.

2020:

A new season, a new decade, and a ravaging pandemic devastating the globe! The 2020 IPL was played out in the UAE in a secure bubble, and there were 3 SRH vs RCB head to head that year: 2 league games and one in the play-offs! Let’s take a look:

• st Match: Date- 21st September, 2020. Location- Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Scores- RCB- 163/5, SRH- 153/10. RCB won by 10 runs.
• MOTM- Yuzvendra Chahal.
• 2nd Match: Date- 31st October, 2020. Location- Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Scores- RCB- 120/7, SRH- 121/5. SRH won by 15 runs.
• MOTM- Sandeep Sharma.
• Play-offs: Date- 6th November, 2020. Location- Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Scores- RCB- 131/7, SRH- 132/4. SRH won by 6 wickets.
• MOTM- Kane Williamson.

2021:

Like the 2020 season, IPL 2021 was affected by the pandemic as well, and while the initial matches were played in India, the event later moved to the UAE for the rest of the season. Just like the 2016 RCB vs SRH games, we got to witness some absolute bangers in the 2021 season as well. Here’s how it went:

• 1st Match: Date- 14th April, 2021. Location- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Scores- RCB- 149/8, SRH- 143/9. RCB won by 6 runs.
• MOTM- Glenn Maxwell.
• 2nd Match: Date- 6th October, 2021. Location- Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Scores- SRH- 141/7, RCB- 137/6. SRH won by 4 runs.
• MOTM- Kane Williamson.

2022:

As the world gradually nursed itself back to normal, the IPL returned to India once again, and like all good old rivalries, SRH and RCB were back at it again. With one win for each of the teams, they led a pretty balanced campaign once again, and we didn’t witness another thriller like the 2016 SRH vs RCB from them this season. Let’s take a quick look:

• 1st Match: Date- 23rd April, 2022. Location- Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. Scores- RCB- 68/10, SRH- 72/1. SRH won by 9 wickets.
• MOTM- Marco Jansen.
• 2nd Match: Date- 8th May, 2022. Location- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Scores- RCB- 192/3, SRH- 125/10. RCB won by 67 runs.
• MOTM- Wanindu Hasaranga.

2023:

The 2023 IPL season saw the introduction of the group concept, something which meant that SRH vs RCB head to head took place only once that year. Here’s how it played out:

• 1st Match: Date- 18th May, 2023. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- SRH- 186/5, RCB- 187/2.
• RCB won by 8 wickets. MOTM- Virat Kohli.

2024:

In this season of the IPL, SRH had a solid chance of lifting their second IPL trophy, but a one-sided match against KKR in the finals meant that they are stuck with their solitary 2016 trophy. As far as RCB vs SRH head to head goes, here’s a look:

• 1st Match: Date- 15th April, 2024. Location- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scores- SRH- 287/3, RCB- 262/7. SRH won by 25 runs.
• MOTM- Travis Head.
• 2nd Match: Date- 25th April, 2024. Location- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scores- RCB- 206/7, SRH- 171/8. RCB won by 35 runs.
• MOTM- Rajat Patidar.

In 2025, these two behemoths will be going up against each other on the 13th of May, 2025, and the match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

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