On May 23, 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intense and captivating cricket matchup. This timeline gives a detailed account of key moments and turning points during that contest.
After several days of rainfall, the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline match was moved from M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) to Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
| Date | Venue | Result | Key Performers (SRH) | Key Performers (RCB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | SRH won by 42 runs | Abhishek Sharma (45), Heinrich Klaasen (67), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/24) | Faf du Plessis (62), Dinesh Karthik (83), Pat Cummins (3/43) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | RCB won by 35 runs | Heinrich Klaasen (45), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/25) | Rajat Patidar (45), Swapnil Singh (3/22), Karn Sharma (2/18) |
| Apr 15, 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | SRH won by 25 runs | Travis Head (39-ball century), Aniket Verma (2/30) | Rajat Patidar (45), Swapnil Singh (3/22), Karn Sharma (2/18) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | RCB won by 6 wickets | Heinrich Klaasen (45), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/25) | Rajat Patidar (45), Swapnil Singh (3/22), Karn Sharma (2/18) |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | SRH won by 42 runs | Abhishek Sharma (45), Heinrich Klaasen (67), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/24) | Faf du Plessis (62), Dinesh Karthik (83), Pat Cummins (3/43) |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Few rivalries in Indian Premier League history can rival that of SunRisers and RCB for drama and excitement. From David Warner’s explosive batting to Virat Kohli’s signature knocks and last-ball drama, these matches often offer nonstop entertainment!
Both teams have met 24 times in the IPL, with SRH leading the head-to-head series by winning 12 matches while one match ended up as a tie. Both also took part in the 2016 final between them which SRH won.
RCB have had difficulty beating Sunrisers Hyderabad over recent seasons despite possessing an excellent squad, due to an inability to contain the big totals produced by SRH batsmen. While their 2024 side stunned many by reaching the finals with ease, their recent performance hasn’t replicated this success.
With an experienced batting core featuring Shikhar Dhawan, Alex Hales, and Abhishek Sharma – not to mention their talented pace attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan – SRH are well positioned to take on the bowlers from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) has proven an ideal playing ground for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their batsmen have scored more than 200 runs on seven separate occasions at this stadium, including their highest total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (287/3).
Meanwhile, M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has provided Royal Challengers Bengaluru an ideal platform from which they have faced off against SRH batsmen with six wins and three defeats against them during matches at this stadium.
Matches at Home
RCB and SRH’s IPL rivalry has produced some unforgettable moments. Boasting explosive batting, nail-biting finishes, and iconic individual performances like David Warner’s centuries and Virat Kohli’s vintage knocks – this contest always provides plenty of high-octane drama!
Team Red and Blue have met 24 times throughout the history of IPL, with RCB taking 11 wins versus 12 for SRH. In 2025, they’ll meet again at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow in what should be an intense contest of talent versus talent; both squads boast some of the finest players available worldwide with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking 18 wickets against SRH while Yuzvendra Chahal from RCB has claimed 17 against them both times!
RCB have struggled in the past to win games at their home ground in Hyderabad against SRH, yet have managed it over the last two seasons. Between 2021-2024 they won eight out of nine matches played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium but with their recent resurgence has made this game much more exciting!
Matches at Away Grounds
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the most compelling stories in IPL history. Each matchup highlights two distinctly distinct team identities-RCB’s star-studded, aggressive brand versus SRH’s process-driven approach – as well as many iconic moments-from David Warner’s 126 to Virat Kohli’s vintage cover drives – that contribute to its ongoing excitement. These iconic events become cultural events fuelling its intense rivalry!
Both teams have faced off 24 times in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with SRH winning 12 matches to RCB’s 11. Unfortunately, neither side have managed to take home an IPL championship, though both have claimed several runners-up finishes along the way.
This year, Sunrisers Hyderabad are poised to secure one of two spots in the Indian Premier League while Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remain in perilous straits. While both teams have historically competed fiercely against one another, a meeting in Lucknow would not likely change its trajectory for either side.
In general, Hyderabad franchise has had greater success against RCB at their home ground of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. They have won six games at this venue while only 3 for RCB; 16 games total have been played here between these teams, including an IPL tie that occurred 2025.
Individually, SRH’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar has excelled against Red team with 18 wickets from 14 matches he played against them, followed by fast bowler Yuzvendra Chahal with 17 wickets, along with spinner Hasaranga Wanindu and pacer Mohammad Nabi who have also contributed significantly.
Lowest Score of 125 All Out
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s intense rivalry is one of the most compelling stories in Indian Premier League. From explosive batting, dramatic finishes, and iconic individual performances by David Warner’s century to Virat Kohli’s vintage knocks – this match-up has produced unforgettable IPL moments that cannot be forgotten! This timeline captures key events which have helped define this exciting rivalry.
Since their inaugural IPL season in 2008, these teams have met 24 times. Of these 24 matches, RCB have won 16 and SRH 8, providing some key stats from this competition between these powerhouses.
SRH have played nine matches against RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), of which five have been won by RCB with three losses; of these matches RCB have won five and lost three; their lowest total being bowled out for just 125 runs by SRH in 2024.
RCB’s top order crumbled under pressure, with only Salt managing to score 30+ runs. Ishan Kishan led SRH’s innings, helping them set an impressive target of 262 runs – this mark marks their highest aggregate score against RCB so far in this fixture.
At home, Sunrisers Hyderabad have shown they can win against Royal Challengers Bangalore with ease. Of the nine matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad), SRH have won six and lost just one; their highest total against them in this stadium being 287/3 which also marks an all-time IPL high total score against them! Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal have been key bowlers for them taking 17 wickets between them!
Lowest Total of 68 All Out
As this match between arch rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) draws closer, so too do its stakes – this match will have a tremendous effect on who finishes in the top-4 race in 2024.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are hoping to break their losing streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad by making an impressionful comeback at Lucknow Super Giants Stadium where they lost to Sunrisers by 25 runs despite Travis Head hitting 39-ball and 30-ball centuries respectively, however these efforts weren’t enough as SRH claimed their first home win of 2024 despite their best efforts.
In previous seasons, this fixture has produced epic battles and high-stakes drama. From Virat Kohli’s record-breaking innings in 2016 to Rohit Sharma’s last-ball heroics in 2019, these two sides have produced memorable and captivating moments between themselves that are sure to keep fans guessing until game day!
Noteworthy is SRH’s failure to defeat RCB at their home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru; yet, they have won five matches against them on this ground outside Bengaluru including winning the 2016 final there.
At this venue, RCB and SRH have battled in nine matches; RCB have taken five victories while three victories went to SRH – although one match had to be abandoned due to rain.
RCB have held an edge over SRH when it comes to bowling due to the presence of talented fast bowlers such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Nabi – however SRH have their fair share of star bowlers such as Gautam Gambhir, Colin de Grandhomme and Nathan Coulter-Nile who contribute their talents as fast bowlers as well.