SRH vs KKR: An Intense Rivalry in the IPL
The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has always been a highly anticipated encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL). These matches often carry significant weight in the tournament’s overall outcome as both teams are consistent performers, frequently finishing in the top four. Since Sunrisers Hyderabad made their IPL debut in 2013, they have faced Kolkata Knight Riders on numerous occasions. While KKR has emerged as the dominant team in this rivalry, SRH has not been an easy opponent, regularly challenging KKR. However, SRH has managed to secure only 9 victories against KKR’s 19 wins in their head-to-head battles.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
Kolkata Knight Riders have a commanding lead in their head-to-head record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning 19 out of the 28 matches played between the two sides. However, with 9 wins, SRH is not far behind in this contest.
| Total Matches | 28 |
|---|---|
| SRH Won | 9 |
| KKR Won | 19 |
| SRH Lost | 19 |
| KKR Lost | 9 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
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SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
SRH Record at Home Ground Against KKR
At their home ground, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH has a mixed record against KKR, winning 3 out of 7 matches, but losing 4.
| Total Matches | 7 |
|---|---|
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| SRH Lost | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Record at Home Ground Against SRH
KKR boasts a strong home record at Eden Gardens Stadium, winning 7 out of the 10 matches played against SRH at this venue, while SRH has managed to win only 3.
| Total Matches | 10 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 7 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| SRH Lost | 7 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground
KKR Record at Away Ground Against SRH
KKR has also performed well in away matches against SRH, winning 4 out of 7 games at Hyderabad’s Uppal Stadium.
| Total Matches | 7 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 4 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
| SRH Lost | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SRH Record at Away Ground Against KKR
SRH’s away record against KKR at Eden Gardens is less impressive, with only 3 wins out of 10 matches, while suffering 7 losses.
| Total Matches | 10 |
|---|---|
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 7 |
| SRH Lost | 7 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
Even at neutral venues, KKR continues to dominate SRH, winning 8 out of 11 encounters.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| SRH Lost | 8 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
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SRH vs KKR: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Records & Stats
Highest Score in SRH vs KKR Rivalry
Sunrisers Hyderabad set the highest score in this rivalry with 228/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 14, 2023, in Hyderabad.
Highest Score by SRH Against KKR
The Sunrisers’ highest score against KKR is 228/4, achieved on May 14, 2024, in Hyderabad.
Highest Score by KKR Against SRH
KKR’s best score against SRH is 208/7, recorded on March 23, 2024, in Hyderabad.
Lowest Score in SRH vs KKR Rivalry
The lowest score in the SRH vs KKR rivalry was posted by SRH, who were bowled out for 113 by KKR in Chennai on May 26, 2024.
Lowest Score by SRH Against KKR
SRH’s lowest total against KKR is 113, recorded on May 26, 2024, in Chennai.
Lowest Score by KKR Against SRH
KKR’s lowest score against SRH is 130/7, which occurred on May 19, 2013, in Hyderabad.
Individual Records in SRH vs KKR Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in SRH vs KKR Rivalry
Nitish Rana is the leading run-scorer for KKR against SRH, while Gautam Gambhir holds the highest individual score for KKR in this rivalry. For SRH, David Warner is the top run-scorer and has the highest individual score against KKR.
| Stats | KKR | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | Nitish Rana (492 runs) | David Warner (619 runs) |
| Highest Score | Gautam Gambhir (90*) | David Warner (126) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in SRH vs KKR Rivalry
Andre Russell leads KKR’s bowling attack against SRH, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is SRH’s top wicket-taker against KKR. The best bowling figures in this rivalry were recorded by Prasidh Krishna for KKR and Karn Sharma for SRH.
| Stats | KKR | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Most Wickets | Andre Russell (19 wickets) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (24 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Prasidh Krishna (4/30) | Karn Sharma (4/38) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders began in the 2013 IPL season when SRH joined the league. Over the years, these teams have played 28 matches, with their most recent clash being the final of the 2024 IPL. Throughout these years, SRH and KKR have developed a heated rivalry, often being two of the most consistent teams in the IPL.
KKR has participated in all 17 IPL seasons, winning the tournament three times, while SRH, despite being a relatively new team with 11 years in the league, has won the IPL once. Below is the complete timeline of all matches between these two sides in the IPL:
| IPL Season | Match No. | Date | Team | Versus | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17th | 14/04/2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 48 runs |
| 2013 | 72nd | 19/05/2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | 43rd | 18/05/2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 2014 | 54th | 24/05/2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | 19th | 22/04/2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 35 runs |
| 2015 | 38th | 04/05/2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 16 runs |
| 2016 | 8th | 16/04/2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets |
| 2016 | 25th | 22/04/2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 22 runs |
| 2016 | 55th | 25/05/2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground (Delhi) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 22 runs |
| 2017 | 37th | 15/04/2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 17 runs |
| 2017 | 47th | 30/04/2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 48 runs |
| 2017 | 54th | 17/05/2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 2018 | 10th | 14/04/2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | 38th | 19/05/2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | 54th | 25/05/2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 13 runs |
| 2019 | 2nd | 24/03/2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 2019 | 38th | 21/04/2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 9 wickets |
| 2020 | 8th | 26/09/2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 2020 | 35th | 18/10/2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by Super Over |
| 2021 | 3rd | 11/04/2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 10 runs |
| 2021 | 49th | 03/10/2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium (Dubai) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | 25th | 15/04/2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 7 wickets |
| 2022 | 61st | 14/05/2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Pune) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 54 runs |
| 2023 | 19th | 14/04/2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 2023 | 47th | 04/05/2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 runs |
| 2024 | 25th | 14/04/2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 23 runs |
| 2024 | 54th | 14/05/2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets |
| 2024 | 70th | 26/05/2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
SRH vs KKR Head to Head Record: A Riveting IPL Showdown
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most captivating in the tournament’s history. Both teams have consistently delivered electrifying performances, making their matches a must-watch for cricket enthusiasts.
SRH vs KKR: Comprehensive Head to Head Statistics
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the head-to-head matchups between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders over the years:
| Season | Match No. | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17th | 14/04/2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 48 runs |
| 2013 | 47th | 19/05/2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | 54th | 24/05/2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | 19th | 22/04/2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 35 runs |
| 2015 | 38th | 04/05/2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 16 runs |
| 2016 | 8th | 16/04/2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets |
| 2016 | 25th | 22/04/2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 22 runs |
| 2016 | 55th | 25/05/2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground (Delhi) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 22 runs |
| 2017 | 37th | 15/04/2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 17 runs |
| 2017 | 47th | 30/04/2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 48 runs |
| 2017 | 54th | 17/05/2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 2018 | 10th | 14/04/2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | 38th | 19/05/2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | 54th | 25/05/2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 13 runs |
| 2019 | 2nd | 24/03/2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 2019 | 38th | 21/04/2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 9 wickets |
| 2020 | 8th | 26/09/2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 2020 | 35th | 18/10/2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by Super Over |
| 2021 | 3rd | 11/04/2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 10 runs |
| 2021 | 49th | 03/10/2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium (Dubai) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | 25th | 15/04/2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 7 wickets |
| 2022 | 61st | 14/05/2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Pune) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 54 runs |
| 2023 | 19th | 14/04/2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 2023 | 47th | 04/05/2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 runs |
| 2024 | 25th | 14/04/2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 23 runs |
| 2024 | 54th | 14/05/2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets |
| 2024 | 70th | 26/05/2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
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Conclusion
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL is intense and packed with thrilling moments. Although KKR holds the edge in their head-to-head record, SRH has proven to be a formidable competitor. The ongoing rivalry between these two teams continues to produce some of the most memorable matches in IPL history, and fans eagerly await future showdowns.
