SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Record & Key Stats: Who Is Stronger?

Overview

When Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals square off in the IPL, fans rarely go home disappointed. These two sides have produced one of the most evenly balanced rivalries in tournament history — a claim that is fully backed by the numbers. Over 13 seasons, spanning two franchises, multiple captains, and iconic individual performances, this fixture has consistently delivered competitive cricket.

SRH started their IPL journey in 2013, replacing Deccan Chargers. The Sun Group-owned team won their only IPL title in 2016. Delhi Capitals, previously known as Delhi Daredevils, were introduced in the tournament’s inaugural season in 2008 and have yet to win the title. Despite that gap in silverware, the head-to-head record between these two sides tells a very different story.

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Overall Head-to-Head Record

DC and SRH have faced each other 26 times in the IPL. Out of these, DC have won 12 matches, while SRH have secured 13 victories, with 1 match ending without a result.

Just one win separates these two sides across 26 meetings. That single-match margin is the clearest possible proof of how closely matched this rivalry has been.

Scoring Records in This Fixture

Highest Team Totals

Lowest Completed Totals

SRH’s highest of 266/7 came at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2024. Batting first, SRH posted 266/7 in 20 overs, spearheaded by Travis Head who produced 89 runs off 32 balls. In reply, Jake Fraser-McGurk accelerated with his 65 off 18 balls, but T Natarajan came up with bowling figures of 4 for 19. SRH won the match by a margin of 67 runs after restricting DC to 199 in 19.1 overs. That remains the largest winning margin by runs for SRH in this fixture.

Venue Breakdown

At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (DC’s Home)

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi has hosted seven matches between DC and SRH. Delhi struggled against SRH here, winning only one contest and losing six games. Despite being the home side, DC have found it extremely difficult to beat SRH at their own fortress — one of the more striking sub-plots of this rivalry.

At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (SRH’s Home)

The head-to-head record between SRH and DC at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium stands at an even split. Out of six matches played, both teams have won three each. Away from Delhi, DC have been far more competitive, and the Hyderabad venue has produced balanced results across the years.

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At Neutral/Alternate Venues

At neutral venues — including cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, and Mumbai — both SRH and DC have won three matches each. DC’s record improves dramatically once they are away from their own home ground, which makes the Arun Jaitley numbers even more puzzling.

Season-by-Season Results (2013–2025)

In the early years of 2013 and 2014, SRH won all four matches between the two sides, establishing an early dominance in the rivalry. That grip began to loosen from 2016 onwards, and since 2021, DC have largely held the upper hand in completed matches. A memorable chapter came in 2021 when the two sides could not be separated in regulation play. DC won 4 of the 6 encounters since IPL 2021, including a Super Over thriller.

In 2025, DC defeated SRH by 7 wickets in Visakhapatnam on March 30, with DC chasing down 163 comfortably with a score of 166/3 in 16 overs. The second fixture of the season, however, was called off due to heavy rain at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, with both teams sharing a point each.

The Match That Still Hurts: IPL 2024

No conversation about this rivalry is complete without revisiting April 20, 2024, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Travis Head scored 89 off just 32 balls while Abhishek Sharma smashed 46 off just 12 balls. The pair amassed 125 runs in the first six overs alone — the highest-ever powerplay total in IPL history. SRH ended with 266/7.

DC fought back through Jake Fraser-McGurk, who blazed 65 off 18 balls, but it was never enough. T Natarajan returned figures of 4 for 19 and SRH won by 67 runs their biggest ever victory margin against DC. That innings was not just a match-winning performance. It was a statement.

Top Run-Scorers in SRH vs DC Matches

Shikhar Dhawan leads the run charts with 575 runs, closely followed by David Warner with 570 runs. Rishabh Pant has also been a key contributor with 536 runs, while Kane Williamson and Shreyas Iyer have chipped in with 493 and 378 runs respectively.

Dhawan’s tally carries an interesting footnote — he represented both sides during his IPL career, accumulating the bulk of his runs while at SRH. Warner’s 570 across 20 appearances is a remarkable record of consistency in a single fixture, averaging over 28 per innings against the same opponent across multiple seasons. Pant’s 536 runs underline how central he has been to DC’s batting efforts against SRH over the years.

Top Wicket-Takers in SRH vs DC Matches

On the bowling front, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been the most successful, picking up 18 wickets. Rashid Khan follows with 15 wickets, while Kagiso Rabada (14), Amit Mishra (13), and Khaleel Ahmed (10) have also played pivotal roles.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads with 18 wickets across 19 innings. Rashid Khan follows with 15 wickets in 12 innings at an economy of 5.70 and an average of 18.26. Kagiso Rabada sits third with 14 wickets in just 8 innings, at a best of 4/22.

Rashid’s numbers deserve particular attention — 15 wickets in just 12 innings at an economy rate of 5.70 is extraordinary in T20 cricket. Rabada’s 14 wickets in only 8 outings gives him the most impactful strike rate among all bowlers in this fixture.

The Bigger Picture

The one number that defines this entire rivalry is the gap — just one win. Out of a total of 26 matches, DC has 12 wins to its name, with both teams only 1 match apart, meaning no single team has supremacy.

SRH’s stranglehold at Arun Jaitley Stadium (6 wins from 7) is the one clear structural advantage in their favour. Strip that away, and across neutral venues and Hyderabad, the two sides are completely level. That is the real story of this rivalry — it is as balanced a head-to-head as you will find in the entire history of the IPL.