At M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the opening match of this season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) could prove to be high-scoring affair as both teams lack bowlers who will provide much in terms of pace bowling support for bowling operations – plus a pitch expected to encourage batting will only add fuel to fire!
SRH and RCB rivalry is one of the most exciting in T20 cricket, due to their vastly different playing styles and close matches that keep fans riveted.
Fans eagerly follow the Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard to track every thrilling moment, explosive batting display, and match-winning performance between these two IPL giants.
| Date | Venue | Result | Match Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets | SRH – 201/9 (20) RCB – 203/4 (15.4) |
| 23 May 2025 | Lucknow | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 42 runs | SRH – 231/6 (20) RCB – 189 all out (19.5) |
| 25 Apr 2024 | Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 35 runs | RCB – 206/7 (20) SRH – 171/8 (20) |
| 15 Apr 2024 | Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 25 runs | SRH – 287/3 (20) RCB – 262/7 (20) |
| 18 May 2023 | Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets | SRH – 186/5 (20) RCB – 187/2 (19.2) |
SRH vs RCB
SRH and RCB are two of the fiercest rivals in Indian Premier League (IPL), and their encounters never disappoint. From explosive batting performances to nail-biting finishes, this rivalry has grown into one of the most captivating rivalries of this competition. Their season opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium should provide plenty of fireworks!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started off their campaign on a winning note by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.
Captain Rajat Patidar credited Virat Kohli with being their driving force as they chased down 202 runs with 26 balls left – Kohli scored an unbeaten 69 while debutant Devdutt Padikkal not out with an innings not out off 26 deliveries.
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy made the most of a challenging pitch that offered both bounce, movement and two-paced behaviour at times.
He made short work of the SRH top order to leave them at 76 for four after Powerplay 2, with Travis Head’s wicket coming soon after before Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen were dismissed with one straight drive each.
Ishan Kishan and Aniket Verma rebuilt SRH to 201 for nine, but that wasn’t enough to take them over the finish line. Stand-in skipper Pat Cummins will miss early games due to a lumbar bone stress injury, leaving an uncertain bowling unit behind him.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel will need to perform better if Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) want to mount a serious title challenge.
Left-arm fast bowler Mangesh Yadav and spinner Suyash Sharma could make their debuts this season as they look to strengthen their attack further.
Josh Hazlewood remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury while Nuwan Thushara still needs to pass fitness tests before playing.
History
Even though they are relatively recent rivals, Hyderabad-Bengaluru matches have quickly become must-see events for fans. Each match promises to be an intense, thrilling contest that could determine who takes home the trophy this season.
While other Indian Premier League rivalries can match it in intensity and drama, none match this battle’s unique dynamic of potential win or lose outcome! With this being a true competitive affair and battle that could go either way it is sure to provide fans with plenty of excitement!
Since RCB joined the IPL, these two teams have met 25 times with SRH dominating 13-9 in head-to-head results. Eight games between these two squads have also taken place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium; five times won by RCB while three times went to SRH.
David Warner leads SRH as its experienced and charismatic captain. A former Australia batsman, Warner has led his side to three consecutive IPL titles since 2014 and remains key in making them one of India’s dominant domestic cricket forces.
Alongside Warner stands a formidable bowling line-up composed of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan – another forceful presence.
After an underwhelming start to 2025 season, SunRisers Hyderabad team managed to find their form later on in the tournament and start winning games – including an impressive home victory over Kolkata Knight Riders and crushing defeat against Mumbai Indians in finals – ultimately placing 6th with six wins, seven losses, and one no-result result.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have chosen the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium as their home ground since 2015 IPL season, where it has experienced tremendous success since becoming part of their successful IPL journey.
Located near Uppal in eastern Hyderabad and owned by Hyderabad Cricket Association, it boasts a capacity of 30,000 and can be found near Uppal village in Uppal suburb. SRH have experienced immense success there over this time span.
SRH are known for their big-hitting batting and explosive style of play, creating unstoppable partnerships such as Travis Head’s with Abhishek Sharma at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2024 – in that match alone, they scored 287 runs, breaking an earlier RCB record of 263.
Schedule
Few rivalries in the Indian Premier League rival that of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad when it comes to intensity, drama and unpredictability.
From record-setting totals to nail-biting chases, this high-voltage clash provides an unforgettable experience year after year.
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Predictions
SRH are looking to maintain their recent momentum, targeting either a top two finish or even Qualifier 1 spot this season. Their strong batting has been the engine for this success;
Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen scoring heavily over their last seven matches to lead them towards this goal. Now though, their middle order must start turning starts into finishes in order for this pace to continue.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch is widely renowned as an ideal batting environment, boasting short boundaries and a placid surface for batsmen to exploit.
As such, this pitch makes an ideal place for teams chasing scores to score; thus most captains who win the toss would choose this pitch first when fielding first here. Last year’s average first innings score here was 179 so chances are any team who wins will attempt to post big totals in their initial innings.
Virat Kohli is adept in these conditions and will look to make the most of playing at home against an under-strength Sun Risers bowling attack on Saturday. Additionally, Josh Hazlewood’s arrival will add more firepower to their bowling arsenal.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will need the support of Mangesh Yadav and Krunal Pandya to contain Sunrisers’ explosive batting lineup, while Josh Hazlewood must demonstrate some determination with the new ball alongside Romario Shepherd and Jacob Duffy to lead a turnaround for SRH’s bowling unit.
Ishan Kishan will look to add some attacking flair to SRH’s batting order, with Travis Head as his partner providing plenty of entertainment in their powerplay partnership. Both players are known for their hard hitting abilities; if these two can combine their efforts effectively during this crucial phase of play, then they could prove an unstoppable force for SRH in 2019.
