Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are one-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions. The ‘Orange Army’ won the title in 2016, while ‘Men in Pink’ lifted the trophy in 2008. However, both teams have struggled to find a place in the playoffs in the last few seasons.
Ahead of the new IPL season, here’s a look at the SRH vs RR head to head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats in the matches involving both teams.
SRH vs RR Head to Head IPL History
Australian duo James Faulkner and Shane Watson shone brightly in the first-ever meeting between SRH and RR in IPL. Faulkner took five wickets, while Watson struck an unbeaten 98 as RR cruised to an eight-wicket win over SRH in the IPL 2013 league stage fixture in Jaipur. It has been neck and neck in the SRH-RR meetings ever since.
List of Last 5 SRH vs RR Matches
- May 7, 2023 – SRH won by 4 wickets
- April 2, 2023 – RR won by 72 runs
- March 29, 2022 – RR won by 61 runs
- September 27, 2021 – SRH won by 7 wickets
- May 2, 2021 – RR won by 55 runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline 2024
SRH vs RR Stats
Sanju Samson has a stellar record over SRH in IPL. The Keralite has scored close to 700 in 17 innings. Jos Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane have scored over 300 runs against SRH. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and James Faulkner have 12 wickets each in the SRH-RR meetings in IPL. RR’s Yuzvendra Chahal has taken two four-wicket hauls in three outings against SRH.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the SRH vs RR matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for SRH against RR
Most Runs for RR against SRH
Most Wickets for SRH against RR
Most Wickets for RR against SRH
Concluding Thoughts
SRH and RR, both previous champions, are striving hard to secure another title in the upcoming season. Looking at their head-to-head record in the IPL, both SRH and RR boast an equal number of wins, making their matchups quite competitive. As they vie for supremacy, fans can expect thrilling matches between these teams in the upcoming season.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams:
FAQs About SRH vs RR Head to Head Record in IPL
What happened in SRH vs RR matches in IPL 2023?
Both teams picked up a win each in IPL 2023 season. RR clinched a 72-run victory over SRH in Hyderabad, while the 2016 champions defeated RR by four wickets in a high-scoring thriller in Jaipur.
How many runs have Sanju Samson scored for RR against SRH?
Sanju Samson has made 688 runs in 17 innings against SRH. He has hit a century and four half-centuries.
Who has taken the most wickets in SRH-RR matches in the IPL?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and James Faulkner lead the wickets chart in the SRH-RR matches in IPL. Both players have 12 wickets each.
