RCB vs SRH Head to Head Records- IPL 2026, Match 1

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The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) returns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening match of the season. The RCB vs SRH match will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, March 28. 

This match is expected to bring a lot of excitement as both teams have strong players and a competitive history.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview Match 1

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB finally won their first IPL title last season. Therefore, they will now try to continue that winning momentum into the new season, especially while playing at their home ground. Their batting lineup looks very strong. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are expected to open the innings, which gives the team a solid start.

In the middle order, captain Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal will handle the innings and build partnerships. Meanwhile, with Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal unavailable, the bowling responsibility will be handled by experienced players Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya.

On the other hand, SRH will be led by Ishan Kishan this season. The team did not have a great season last year and finished sixth on the points table. Therefore, they will be looking to start this season on a positive note. 

Their opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma will try to start aggressively and put pressure on the bowlers early in the match.

The middle order includes Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, who are both strong batters and can score quickly. However, it is important to note that Pat Cummins is likely to miss the first few games of the season, which may affect the team’s bowling strength.

Overall, both teams have strong lineups and match winners. Therefore, this match is expected to be an exciting contest for the fans. So, as they prepare for this clash, let us take a look at the head to head records.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Head to Head Records in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Highest Team Total In IPL

During IPL 2024, SRH scored the highest team total in the RCB vs SRH Head to Head Records. They scored 287 runs for 3 wickets, and as a result, SRH won the match by 25 runs. This remains the highest team score between these two teams in IPL history.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Lowest Team Total in IPL

The lowest team total in RCB vs SRH Head to Head Records matches is 68 all out in 16.1 overs by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This match was played at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on April 23, 2022.

RCB vs SRH Highest Individual Score in IPL

The highest individual score record in RCB vs SRH Head to Head Records is held by English batter Jonny Bairstow. While playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he scored 114 runs in IPL 2019 in Hyderabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Best Bowling Figures in IPL

The best bowling figures in RCB vs SRH matches is held by Wanindu Hasaranga for RCB, taking 5 for 18 in four overs in Mumbai on May 8, 2022.

Most Runs In Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL

Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs in RCB vs SRH head to head records in IPL. The star batter has scored 805 runs in 24 innings with a strike rate of 141.97.

Most Wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets in RCB vs SRH head to head records in the IPL. The swing king has taken 19 wickets in 20 innings. Interestingly, he is currently playing for RCB and has also played for SRH earlier in his IPL career.

Top Run Scorer of the last Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL Match

The last time RCB and SRH faced each other was during the 65th match of the IPL 2025 season. In that match, Ishan Kishan was the top run scorer. He scored an unbeaten 94 runs off 48 balls and played a match winning innings for his team.

Top Wicket Taker of the last RCB vs SRH IPL Match

In the last RCB vs SRH IPL match, Pat Cummins was the top wicket taker. The all rounder took 3 wickets and gave only 28 runs with an economy rate of 7.00. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)

Conclusion

In summary, RCB and SRH have shared a long rivalry in the IPL. According to the head to head records, they have faced each other in 25 matches. SRH have won 13 matches, while RCB have won 11 matches, and one match ended with no result. 

Therefore, it will be interesting to see which team performs better in the IPL 2026 opening match as both teams look strong and ready for the new season.

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