IPL: RCB vs SRH head-to-head record

The rivalry between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has been one of the most competitive contests in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both teams have engaged in thrilling battles over the years, with each match adding a new chapter to their fierce competition. While RCB is known for its batting dominance, with players like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers leading from the front, SRH has built its legacy on disciplined bowling, featuring stars like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan.

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The two teams have clashed a total of twenty-five times in the IPL, with SRH holding a slight edge over RCB. Sunrisers Hyderabad has won thirteen matches, whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore has secured eleven victories, with one game ending without a result. Despite this close head-to-head record, both teams have enjoyed moments of dominance over the other, creating a rivalry that has captured the attention of IPL fans.

A competitive rivalry

Over the years, the matches between RCB and SRH have provided some unforgettable moments. The 2024 season saw both teams win one match each, with SRH securing a twenty-five-run victory and RCB bouncing back with a commanding thirty-five-run win. In 2022, RCB registered an emphatic sixty-seven-run triumph, but SRH responded strongly with a nine-wicket victory in another game that season. One of the most dominant wins in this rivalry came in 2019 when Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Royal Challengers Bangalore by a massive 118 runs, demonstrating their strength as a team. The 2016 season was also memorable, as RCB won by forty-five runs in one match, but SRH avenged the loss with two crucial victories later in the season. Another unforgettable encounter occurred in 2013, when a dramatic match went into a Super Over, where Sunrisers Hyderabad edged past RCB in a nail-biting finish.

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The highest score posted by RCB against SRH is 262, a testament to their explosive batting lineup. However, they have also suffered their lowest score of just 68 runs against SRH, showcasing their struggles against top-quality bowling. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest total against RCB stands at 287, while their lowest remains 125.

As both teams continue to strive for IPL supremacy, their rivalry remains one of the most exciting contests in the tournament’s history. With RCB’s aggressive batting approach and SRH’s formidable bowling attack, fans can expect more intense clashes in the coming seasons, keeping this rivalry alive and thrilling.

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