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Historically, the matches between SRH and RR have always been fought closely. In the 20 meetings between the two sides, SRH have a slight advantage as they have won 11 of those encounters while RR has won 9.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of SRH vs RR match-winning percentage based on their head-to-head record in the IPL.
Despite the close competition, both teams have enjoyed periods of dominance over each other. SRH had the upper hand in the early years of their encounters, particularly between 2013 and 2016, when their bowling attack was among the most formidable. On the other hand, RR has found success in recent seasons, leveraging their explosive batting lineup since 2021. These shifting dynamics make this rivalry unpredictable and entertaining. However, in 2024, SRH were the boldest team in the IPL and blew apart Rajasthan in their encounters.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have dominated Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium by winning 4 out of the 5 matches.
Given changes in venue due to COVID, the Rajasthan Royals have only hosted Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur on 4 occasions. Both teams have shared the spoils in pink city winning 2 matches each.
Rajasthan Royals have had the upper hand of the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the neutral venue winning 6 of the 11 encounters between the two sides at the neutral venue. However, SRH has also won 5.
Over the years, matches between SRH and RR have produced thrilling moments that have left fans on the edge of their seats. Some of the most memorable encounters include:
2019 - SRH dominated with David Warner’s unbeaten century, showcasing a strong batting performance that RR bowlers struggled to contain.
2021 - RR stunned SRH with a thrilling chase led by Sanju Samson, whose aggressive strokeplay turned the match on its head.
2023 - RR defended a low total successfully in a nail-biting finish, highlighting the importance of disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.
Certain players have consistently delivered match-winning performances in this fixture. Their contributions have played a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of these games.
Sanju Samson - 801 runs
The Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is the batter to have scored the most runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in his career. He’s scored a total of 801 runs against the Orange Army with a strike rate of 136.6. His highest score against SRH included an unbeaten knock of 102*.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 18 Wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar the stalwart of Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling lineup over the years is the man who has taken the most wickets in the fixture. At an impressive strike rate of 22.32, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has picked 18 wickets in 18 matches against the Royal franchise.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad surprised everyone in TATA IPL 2024 by playing an exciting and ultra aggressive brand of cricket which saw them reach the finals of the tournament. However, in the final they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in a one sided affair to ruin what would’ve been one of the most exciting stories in IPL.
Heading into the 2025 IPL season, SRH have maintained much of their same core from 2024 with the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy all returning under the leadership of Pat Cummins. To top it off they have also added Ishan Kishan to their top heavy lineup, so expect SRH to play with the same gusto as last season.
However, this year, they will be without stalwart bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. SRH have addressed Bhuvi’s absence by roping in Mohammed Shami but given his fitness concerns there are question marks over SRH’s bowling.
Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav Marco Jansen* Washington Sundar Sanvir Singh Wanindu Hasaranga* Akash Singh Shahbaz Ahamad Bhuvneshwar Kumar Fazalhaq Farooqi* Jaydev Unadkat T Natarajan Umran Malik Mayank Markande Jhathavedh Subramanyan Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Heading into the IPL 2025 season, there are some concerns over Rajasthan Royals and the squad they managed to build in the mega auction last year. Post the 2022 Mega Auction, Rajasthan Royals had managed to stitch together an extremely strong lineup which led them to the finals.
However, in 2025 RR will be entering after losing their key players in Jos Buttler, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin has significantly weakened their squad. RR have brought back the likes of Jofra Archer and Maheesh Theekshana to bolster their bowling lineup but it remains to be seen how the team fares without their star players.
Captain Sanju Samson along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmeyer will have to grow into their roles as leaders of the team if Rajasthan Royals want to make a deep run in the playoffs of IPL 2025.
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer (Rs. 12.50 crore), Maheesh Theekshana (Rs. 4.4 crore), Wanindu Hasaranga (Rs. 5.25 crore), Akash Madhwal (Rs. 1.20 crore), Kumar Kartikeya (Rs. 30 lakh), Nitish Rana (Rs. 4.20 crore), Tushar Deshpande (Rs. 6.50 crore), Shubham Dubey (Rs. 80 lakh), Yudhvir Singh (Rs. 35 lakh), Fazalhaq Farooqi (Rs. 2 crore), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rs. 1.10 crore), Kwena Maphaka (Rs. 1.50 crore), Kunal Rathore (Rs. 30 lakh), Ashok Sharma (Rs. 30 lakh).
The IPL 2025 season brings new opportunities for both teams.]With both teams eager to make a strong impression early in the season, this contest promises to be an intense battle of skill and strategy. Fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching as these two teams reignite their competitive rivalry, setting the stage for yet another thrilling IPL season.
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