RR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record: Who is Better Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad share a competitive rivalry in the IPL, with Sunrisers holding a slight edge in overall meetings. With both teams currently placed in the top half of the IPL 2026 standings, this clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium carries added significance.

Sunrisers Hyderabad also head into this fixture with confidence, having defeated Rajasthan Royals earlier this season in Hyderabad.

RR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 22
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 9
• Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 13

Sunrisers Hyderabad have historically dominated this fixture, though Rajasthan Royals have remained competitive, especially in recent seasons.

Most Runs in RR vs SRH Matches

Several top-order batters have consistently delivered in this rivalry, with Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson leading the charts.

• Sanju Samson - 764 runs (Average: 44.94, Strike Rate: 141.21, Highest: 102*)
• Jos Buttler - 354 runs (Average: 35.40, Strike Rate: 155.94, Highest: 124)
• Ajinkya Rahane - 347 runs (Average: 34.70, Strike Rate: 108.09, Highest: 70)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal - 268 runs (Average: 29.77, Strike Rate: 150.56, Highest: 67)
• Shikhar Dhawan - 253 runs (Average: 31.62, Strike Rate: 122.81, Highest: 78*)

Samson's consistency against SRH makes him a key batter to watch in this matchup.

Most Wickets in RR vs SRH Matches

Bowling performances have often played a decisive role in this fixture, with several experienced bowlers dominating the wicket charts.

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 15 wickets (Economy: 8.57, Best: 4/14)
• James Faulkner - 12 wickets (Economy: 6.72, Best: 5/16)
• Yuzvendra Chahal - 11 wickets (Economy: 8.20, Best: 4/17)
• Rashid Khan - 9 wickets (Economy: 6.50, Best: 2/25)
• Jofra Archer - 8 wickets (Economy: 9.45, Best: 3/26)

The presence of experienced bowlers on both sides suggests that middle-over control could again prove crucial in this contest.

Recent Meeting Between RR and SRH

In their previous meeting earlier this IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a convincing win over Rajasthan Royals.

• Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won
• Margin: 57 runs
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

That result gives SRH psychological momentum heading into this rematch in Jaipur.