Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the SRH vs DC head-to-head with 13 wins from 26 IPL matches. Delhi Capitals have won 12, and one match ended without a result.
One win separates these two sides across 26 games, making this one of the closest rivalries the IPL has produced. SRH’s highest total in this fixture is 266, scored in Delhi in 2024 in what became one of the most dominant batting performances of that season. DC’s highest is 207.
The lowest totals tell a different story; DC were bowled out for 80 in 2013, SRH collapsed for 116 in 2019. This rivalry has seen both extremes.
SRH vs DC Overall Head To Head Record
Thirteen wins each side could have argued for, but SRH holds the edge by one.
| Stat | SRH | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 26 | 26 |
| Won | 13 | 12 |
| Lost | 12 | 13 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 266 | 207 |
| Lowest Team Total | 116 | 80 |
| Win Percentage | 52% | 48% |
One win separates these sides across 26 matches. DC has had their best runs in 2016, 2019, and 2021. SRH dominated in 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2020. Neither side has strung together a long enough winning run to pull clear of the other.
SRH vs DC All-Season Results
Every IPL match between these two sides from 2013 to 2025.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SRH | Won by 3 wickets |
| 2013 | SRH | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2014 | SRH | Won by 4 runs |
| 2014 | SRH | Won by 8 wickets (D/L) |
| 2015 | DC | Won by 4 runs |
| 2015 | SRH | Won by 6 runs |
| 2016 | DC | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2016 | DC | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2017 | SRH | Won by 15 runs |
| 2017 | DC | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | SRH | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2018 | SRH | Won by 9 wickets |
| 2019 | SRH | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2019 | DC | Won by 39 runs |
| 2019 | DC | Won by 2 wickets |
| 2020 | SRH | Won by 88 runs |
| 2020 | SRH | Won by 15 runs |
| 2020 | DC | Won by 17 runs |
| 2021 | DC | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2021 | DC | Tie, won Super Over |
| 2022 | DC | Won by 21 runs |
| 2023 | DC | Won by 7 runs |
| 2023 | SRH | Won by 9 runs |
| 2024 | SRH | Won by 67 runs |
| 2025 | DC | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | — | No Result |
The 2018 season stands out for SRH, winning both matches by big margins. DC had their most complete run in 2021, winning both meetings, including a Super Over. The 2024 game, in which SRH posted 266 and won by 67 runs, was the most lopsided result in this rivalry’s history.
Top Run Scorers in SRH vs DC Matches
Shikhar Dhawan leads this list, having played for both sides during his career.
| Batter | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan (DC/SRH) | 19 | 575 |
| David Warner (SRH) | 20 | 570 |
| Rishabh Pant (DC) | 15 | 536 |
| Kane Williamson (SRH) | 13 | 493 |
| Shreyas Iyer (DC) | 13 | 378 |
Dhawan’s 575 runs across 19 appearances put him ahead of everyone, though he played for both DC and SRH at different points in his career.
Warner’s 570 from 20 matches is the most consistent run of batting in this fixture from someone who spent his entire IPL career with one team.
Rishabh Pant’s 536 runs include the highest individual score in this rivalry, an unbeaten 128, which remains the standout innings anyone has played in this matchup.
Top Wicket Takers in SRH vs DC Matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads all bowlers in this fixture and has done so over a long period.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 18 | 18 |
| Rashid Khan (SRH) | 12 | 15 |
| Kagiso Rabada (DC) | 8 | 14 |
| Amit Mishra (DC) | 16 | 13 |
| Khaleel Ahmed (SRH) | 6 | 10 |
Bhuvneshwar’s 18 wickets from 18 matches are a remarkably consistent return across this fixture.
Rashid Khan sits second with 15 from just 12 matches, a better average than anyone else on the list.
Kagiso Rabada’s 14 wickets from just 8 matches is the sharpest strike rate on the list. The best single match bowling figure in this rivalry belongs to Mitchell Starc, who took 5/35 for DC.
T Natarajan’s 4/19 is the best performance from an SRH bowler.
Key Records in SRH vs DC Rivalry
Every major record from the 26 IPL matches between these sides.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 266/7 by SRH (2024, Delhi) |
| Highest Team Total by DC | 207/3 (2022, Mumbai) |
| Lowest Team Total | 80 by DC (2013, Hyderabad) |
| Lowest Team Total by SRH | 116 (2019, Hyderabad) |
| Highest Individual Score | 128* by Rishabh Pant (DC) |
| Most Runs | 575 by Shikhar Dhawan |
| Most Wickets | 18 by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) |
| Best Bowling by DC | 5/35 by Mitchell Starc |
| Best Bowling by SRH | 4/19 by T Natarajan |
| Biggest SRH Win | By 88 runs (2020) |
| Biggest DC Win | By 39 runs (2019) |
SRH vs DC Venue Breakdown
DC’s record at their own home ground against SRH is one of the more surprising stats in this rivalry.
| Venue | Matches | SRH Won | DC Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
DC have won just 1 of 7 matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium against SRH, which is their home ground. That single stat explains a lot about why SRH leads the overall record.
Hyderabad has been level at 3-3. DC have done better in neutral venues, winning both games at Visakhapatnam and performing well at Brabourne.
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Conclusion: SRH Lead DC 13-12 After 26 IPL Matches
One win separates these sides across 26 IPL matches, and the rivalry genuinely feels that close when you go through it season by season.
SRH’s dominance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is the single biggest factor behind their overall lead. DC have been the better side in neutral venues and have had strong runs in 2016, 2021, and 2025. Pant’s 128 not out, Warner’s 570 runs, Bhuvneshwar’s 18 wickets, and SRH’s 266 in 2024 are the numbers that best define what this fixture has produced.
With both sides rebuilding in IPL 2026, the next chapter of this rivalry is wide open.
