The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline is one of the most interesting rivalries in IPL history. It began in 2013, when Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the Indian Premier League as a new franchise, replacing the Deccan Chargers.
Since their first meeting, SRH and RCB have produced several memorable contests, including close finishes, dramatic Super Overs, dominant batting performances and important playoff encounters.
The rivalry reached another level in IPL 2024, when Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 287/3 against RCB in Bengaluru, setting a new record for the highest team total in IPL history at that time. In 2025, SRH defeated RCB by 42 runs, while the 2026 season produced two contrasting results: RCB won the opening meeting, but SRH responded with a 55-run victory in Hyderabad.
This article covers the rivalry chronologically, including match dates, venues, results, scores, important performances and head-to-head statistics.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record
According to the available historical head-to-head record through IPL 2026, SRH have a narrow advantage over RCB.
| Head-to-head statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 28 |
| SRH wins | 15 |
| RCB wins | 12 |
| No result | 1 |
| First meeting | April 7, 2013 |
| Latest meeting | May 22, 2026 |
Note: The head-to-head total includes the historical franchise meetings recorded under the former Royal Challengers Bangalore name.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB Timeline: All IPL Match Results (2013–2026)
The following table covers the historical meetings, from the first match in 2013 to the two encounters in IPL 2026.
| Date | Season | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2013 | IPL 2013 | Hyderabad | SRH won Super Over |
| April 9, 2013 | IPL 2013 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 7 wickets |
| May 4, 2014 | IPL 2014 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 4 wickets |
| May 20, 2014 | IPL 2014 | Hyderabad | SRH won by 7 wickets |
| April 13, 2015 | IPL 2015 | Bengaluru | SRH won by 8 wickets |
| May 15, 2015 | IPL 2015 | Hyderabad | RCB won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| April 12, 2016 | IPL 2016 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 45 runs |
| April 30, 2016 | IPL 2016 | Hyderabad | SRH won by 15 runs |
| May 29, 2016 | IPL 2016 | Bengaluru | SRH won by 8 runs |
| April 5, 2017 | IPL 2017 | Hyderabad | SRH won by 35 runs |
| April 25, 2017 | IPL 2017 | Bengaluru | No result |
| May 7, 2018 | IPL 2018 | Hyderabad | SRH won by 5 runs |
| May 17, 2018 | IPL 2018 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 14 runs |
| March 31, 2019 | IPL 2019 | Hyderabad | SRH won by 118 runs |
| May 4, 2019 | IPL 2019 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 4 wickets |
| September 21, 2020 | IPL 2020 | Dubai | RCB won by 10 runs |
| October 31, 2020 | IPL 2020 | Sharjah | SRH won by 5 wickets |
| November 6, 2020 | IPL 2020 | Abu Dhabi | SRH won by 6 wickets |
| April 14, 2021 | IPL 2021 | Chennai | RCB won by 6 runs |
| October 6, 2021 | IPL 2021 | Abu Dhabi | SRH won by 4 runs |
| April 23, 2022 | IPL 2022 | Mumbai | SRH won by 9 wickets |
| May 8, 2022 | IPL 2022 | Mumbai | RCB won by 67 runs |
| May 18, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Hyderabad | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| April 15, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Bengaluru | SRH won by 25 runs |
| April 25, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Hyderabad | RCB won by 35 runs |
| May 23, 2025 | IPL 2025 | Lucknow | SRH won by 42 runs |
| March 28, 2026 | IPL 2026 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| May 22, 2026 | IPL 2026 | Hyderabad | SRH won by 55 runs |
Historical result table follows the match listings in the cited records. The 2013 tied match was decided by a Super Over in SRH’s favour.
Detailed Match-by-Match Timeline
1. April 7, 2013: SRH win the first match in a Super Over
The first meeting between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru took place on April 7, 2013, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Both teams scored 130 runs in their respective innings, resulting in a tie. The match went into a Super Over, where Sunrisers Hyderabad came out victorious.
It was an exciting beginning to a rivalry that would produce several memorable IPL encounters.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 7, 2013 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 130/7 |
| RCB score | 130/8 |
| Result | Match tied; SRH won Super Over |
2. April 9, 2013: RCB respond with a seven-wicket victory
Just two days after their first encounter, the teams met again in Bengaluru.
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 161/6, with the visitors putting up a competitive total. RCB chased down the target, finishing at 162/3 in 18 overs.
RCB won by seven wickets, giving both teams one victory each in their first IPL season together.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 9, 2013 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| SRH score | 161/6 |
| RCB score | 162/3 |
| Result | RCB won by 7 wickets |
3. May 4, 2014: RCB win a close contest
The first meeting between these teams in IPL 2014 took place in Bengaluru.
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 155/6 in 20 overs. RCB completed the chase with 158/6, winning by four wickets with one ball remaining.
The result gave Bengaluru an early advantage in their 2014 head-to-head contest.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2014 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| SRH score | 155/6 |
| RCB score | 158/6 |
| Result | RCB won by 4 wickets |
4. May 20, 2014: SRH level the season series
Sunrisers Hyderabad got their revenge when the sides met again in Hyderabad.
RCB batted first and scored 160/6. SRH chased the target comfortably, reaching 161/3 in 19.4 overs.
David Warner played an important role, scoring 59 runs from 46 balls and receiving the Player of the Match award. SRH won by seven wickets.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2014 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| RCB score | 160/6 |
| SRH score | 161/3 |
| Result | SRH won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | David Warner |
5. April 13, 2015: SRH dominate the chase
The first match between the teams in IPL 2015 was played in Bengaluru.
RCB were dismissed for 166 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a strong batting response, reaching 172/2 in just 17.2 overs.
SRH secured an eight-wicket victory with 16 balls remaining.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 13, 2015 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| RCB score | 166 all out |
| SRH score | 172/2 |
| Result | SRH won by 8 wickets |
6. May 15, 2015: RCB win through the DLS method
The second match of IPL 2015 between these teams took place in Hyderabad.
Rain affected the contest, and RCB won by six wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method. Bengaluru reached 83/4 while chasing SRH’s 135/3.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2015 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 135/3 |
| RCB score | 83/4 |
| Result | RCB won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
7. April 12, 2016: RCB win by 45 runs
RCB started their IPL 2016 rivalry with SRH by recording a comfortable victory.
Bengaluru posted 227/4, putting Hyderabad under pressure with a challenging target. SRH could only manage 182/6 in their 20 overs.
RCB won by 45 runs.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 12, 2016 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| RCB score | 227/4 |
| SRH score | 182/6 |
| Result | RCB won by 45 runs |
8. April 30, 2016: SRH bounce back
Sunrisers Hyderabad responded strongly in the second league meeting of IPL 2016.
SRH scored 194/5, while RCB managed 179/6. Hyderabad won by 15 runs and levelled the season’s contest.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 30, 2016 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 194/5 |
| RCB score | 179/6 |
| Result | SRH won by 15 runs |
9. May 29, 2016: SRH defeat RCB in the IPL final
The most significant meeting between these franchises came in the IPL 2016 final.
Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and scored 208/7 in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru fought hard in the chase but finished on 200/7.
SRH won by eight runs, securing their first IPL championship. David Warner’s leadership and the team’s collective performance made this one of the most important matches in the franchise’s history.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2016 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| SRH score | 208/7 |
| RCB score | 200/7 |
| Result | SRH won by 8 runs |
| Tournament stage | IPL Final |
10. April 5, 2017: SRH win the opening match
Sunrisers Hyderabad started their IPL 2017 campaign against RCB with a convincing victory.
SRH scored 207/4, while Bengaluru were dismissed for 172. Hyderabad won by 35 runs.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5, 2017 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 207/4 |
| RCB score | 172 all out |
| Result | SRH won by 35 runs |
11. April 25, 2017: Match abandoned
The second league meeting of IPL 2017 was scheduled in Bengaluru. However, rain prevented the match from producing a result.
Neither team could add a victory from this encounter.
12. May 7, 2018: SRH win a close five-run contest
Sunrisers Hyderabad and RCB produced a close contest in Hyderabad during IPL 2018.
SRH scored 146/10, while Bengaluru managed 141/6 in their 20 overs. Hyderabad won by five runs, defending a relatively modest total.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 146 all out |
| RCB score | 141/6 |
| Result | SRH won by 5 runs |
13. May 17, 2018: RCB level the contest
Royal Challengers Bengaluru responded in their second meeting of the season.
RCB scored 218/6, while SRH finished on 204/3. Bengaluru secured a 14-run victory.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| RCB score | 218/6 |
| SRH score | 204/3 |
| Result | RCB won by 14 runs |
14. March 31, 2019: SRH record a massive 118-run victory
One of the most dominant performances in the rivalry came at the beginning of IPL 2019.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 231/2 against RCB. David Warner and Jonny Bairstow produced a remarkable opening partnership, putting the Bengaluru bowling attack under enormous pressure.
RCB were dismissed for 113, giving SRH a massive 118-run victory.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | March 31, 2019 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 231/2 |
| RCB score | 113 all out |
| Result | SRH won by 118 runs |
15. May 4, 2019: RCB win the return fixture
Royal Challengers Bengaluru got their revenge in the second meeting of IPL 2019.
SRH scored 175/7, and RCB successfully chased the target, reaching 178/6. Bengaluru won by four wickets.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2019 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| SRH score | 175/7 |
| RCB score | 178/6 |
| Result | RCB won by 4 wickets |
16. September 21, 2020: RCB win by 10 runs
The first meeting of IPL 2020 took place in Dubai. RCB scored 163/5, while SRH were dismissed for 153.
Bengaluru won by 10 runs in a closely fought contest.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | September 21, 2020 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| RCB score | 163/5 |
| SRH score | 153 all out |
| Result | RCB won by 10 runs |
17. October 31, 2020: SRH win by five wickets
The second meeting took place in Sharjah. RCB scored 120/7, and Hyderabad chased the target with five wickets remaining.
SRH won by five wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 31, 2020 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| RCB score | 120/7 |
| SRH score | 121/5 |
| Result | SRH won by 5 wickets |
18. November 6, 2020: SRH eliminate RCB in the playoffs
The teams met again in the IPL 2020 Eliminator.
RCB managed 131/7, but Sunrisers Hyderabad chased the target successfully, scoring 132/4 in 19.4 overs.
SRH won by six wickets and advanced to Qualifier 2, ending RCB’s campaign.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | November 6, 2020 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| RCB score | 131/7 |
| SRH score | 132/4 |
| Result | SRH won by 6 wickets |
| Tournament stage | Eliminator |
19. April 14, 2021: RCB win a six-run thriller
RCB started the IPL 2021 rivalry with a narrow victory.
Bengaluru scored 149/8, and SRH managed 143/9. RCB won by six runs after successfully defending their total.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 14, 2021 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| RCB score | 149/8 |
| SRH score | 143/9 |
| Result | RCB won by 6 runs |
20. October 6, 2021: SRH win by four runs
The reverse fixture in Abu Dhabi also produced a close finish.
SRH posted 141/7, while RCB finished on 137/6. Hyderabad defended the total and won by four runs.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 6, 2021 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| SRH score | 141/7 |
| RCB score | 137/6 |
| Result | SRH won by 4 runs |
21. April 23, 2022: SRH dismiss RCB for 68
This was one of the most remarkable bowling performances in the rivalry.
RCB were dismissed for just 68 runs after SRH’s bowlers dominated the innings. Hyderabad then chased the target comfortably, reaching 72/1 in 8 overs.
SRH won by nine wickets.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23, 2022 |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| RCB score | 68 all out |
| SRH score | 72/1 |
| Result | SRH won by 9 wickets |
22. May 8, 2022: RCB respond with a 67-run victory
RCB bounced back in the second meeting of IPL 2022.
Bengaluru scored 192/3, while SRH were dismissed for 125. RCB won by 67 runs, producing a strong response after their earlier defeat.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2022 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| RCB score | 192/3 |
| SRH score | 125 all out |
| Result | RCB won by 67 runs |
23. May 18, 2023: RCB win by eight wickets
The two sides met only once during IPL 2023.
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 186/5, setting RCB a target of 187. Virat Kohli produced an outstanding century, scoring 100 runs from 63 balls.
RCB reached 187/2 in 19.2 overs and won by eight wickets. Kohli was named Player of the Match.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 186/5 |
| RCB score | 187/2 |
| Result | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
24. April 15, 2024: SRH score a historic 287/3
IPL 2024 produced one of the most extraordinary batting displays in the history of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 287/3 in 20 overs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Travis Head scored a magnificent 102 from 41 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen also contributed a powerful innings.
RCB fought back with 262/7 but lost by 25 runs.
At the time, SRH’s 287/3 was the highest team total in IPL history.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 15, 2024 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| SRH score | 287/3 |
| RCB score | 262/7 |
| Result | SRH won by 25 runs |
| Key performer | Travis Head – 102 off 41 balls |
This match became one of the defining moments of the SRH vs RCB rivalry.
25. April 25, 2024: RCB take revenge in Hyderabad
The return fixture took place in Hyderabad. RCB produced a strong batting performance, scoring 206/7.
SRH could not repeat their previous batting display and finished on 171/8.
RCB won by 35 runs, making the 2024 season series one win apiece.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 25, 2024 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| RCB score | 206/7 |
| SRH score | 171/8 |
| Result | RCB won by 35 runs |
26. May 23, 2025: SRH defeat RCB by 42 runs
The next meeting came during IPL 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered an excellent batting performance, scoring 231/6 in 20 overs.
RCB were unable to chase the target and were dismissed for 189 in 19.5 overs. SRH secured a 42-run victory.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| SRH score | 231/6 |
| RCB score | 189 all out |
| Result | SRH won by 42 runs |
27. March 28, 2026: RCB win the IPL 2026 opening match
The rivalry continued in the opening match of IPL 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and posted 201/9 in 20 overs. RCB produced a strong response, chasing the target in 15.4 overs.
Bengaluru finished on 203/4 and won by six wickets. Jacob Duffy was named Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 3/22.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28, 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| SRH score | 201/9 |
| RCB score | 203/4 in 15.4 overs |
| Result | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Jacob Duffy |
28. May 22, 2026: SRH beat RCB by 55 runs
The latest meeting in the timeline took place in Hyderabad on May 22, 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bat first. They produced a strong batting display, scoring 255/4 in 20 overs.
Ishan Kishan played an important innings of 79 runs from 46 balls. Abhishek Sharma also contributed 56 from 22 balls.
RCB responded with 200/4, but the target proved too challenging. SRH won by 55 runs, with Ishan Kishan receiving the Player of the Match award.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH score | 255/4 |
| RCB score | 200/4 |
| Result | SRH won by 55 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ishan Kishan |
The result gave SRH a second victory over RCB in the IPL 2026 season’s overall historical meetings? More precisely, the teams split their two 2026 encounters, with one win apiece.
Season-by-Season Comparison: SRH vs RCB
| IPL season | Matches | SRH wins | RCB wins | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The season-by-season match list contains 28 entries. Historical providers differ in how they classify the abandoned match and the 2013 Super Over result, so their aggregate head-to-head totals should be checked against the underlying scorecards before publication. Archive A.c.s.
Key Moments in the SRH vs RCB Rivalry
- 2013 Super Over: SRH won their first-ever meeting against RCB after a tied match.
- 2016 IPL Final: Hyderabad defeated Bengaluru by eight runs to win their maiden IPL title.
- 2019 118-run victory: SRH registered a dominant win against RCB in Hyderabad.
- 2020 Eliminator: SRH defeated RCB and knocked them out of the tournament.
- 2022 bowling performance: RCB were dismissed for just 68 runs against SRH.
- 2023 Virat Kohli century: Kohli scored 100 runs to guide RCB to victory.
- 2024 record-breaking innings: SRH scored 287/3, one of the most memorable batting performances in IPL history.
- 2026 latest meeting: SRH defeated RCB by 55 runs in Hyderabad.
FAQs: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline
1. When did SRH and RCB first play against each other?
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru first played on April 7, 2013, in Hyderabad. The match was tied, but SRH won the Super Over.
2. Who has won more matches between SRH and RCB?
Historical head-to-head sources generally give SRH the advantage. Some published records list 15 SRH wins and 12 RCB wins, with one no-result match. The treatment of the tied 2013 match varies across statistical databases.
3. What was the highest score in SRH vs RCB IPL history?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 287/3 against RCB on April 15, 2024, at Bengaluru.
4. Who won the IPL 2016 final between SRH and RCB?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL 2016 final by eight runs, scoring 208/7 and restricting RCB to 200/7.
5. What is the lowest score by RCB against SRH?
RCB’s lowest total in this rivalry is 68 all out, recorded on April 23, 2022, at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
6. When did Virat Kohli score a century against SRH?
Virat Kohli scored 100 runs from 63 balls against SRH on May 18, 2023, in Hyderabad.
7. What happened in the latest SRH vs RCB match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs on May 22, 2026. SRH scored 255/4, while RCB finished on 200/4. Ishan Kishan was Player of the Match.
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