Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) dominate the head-to-head rivalry against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL. Out of 25 matches played, SRH have won 17 matches while PBKS have secured 8 victories.
A lopsided record that tells a clear story. SRH are unbeatable at home, winning 9 of 10 at Hyderabad. However, PBKS broke a 5-match losing streak in April 2026 at Mullanpur. This is SRH’s rivalry to lose, but Punjab are finally fighting back.
SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Overall Record in IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the IPL in 2013 as a replacement for the defunct Deccan Chargers. Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab until 2020, have been part of the IPL since its inaugural season in 2008. Their head-to-head record across all IPL editions paints a clear picture of SRH’s supremacy.
| Stat | SRH | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 17 | 8 |
| Highest Team Total | 247/2 | 245/6 |
| Lowest Team Total | 114 | 119 |
| IPL Titles | 1 (2016) | 0 |
| Home Win % vs Opponent | 9/10 (90%) | 4/6 (67%) |
Quick Stats at a Glance:
- Total Matches Played: 25
- SRH Wins: 17
- PBKS Wins: 8
- SRH Win Percentage: 68%
SRH vs PBKS Venue-Wise Head to Head Records in IPL
Venue plays a massive role in this rivalry. SRH’s home ground, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, has been a near-impenetrable fortress against Punjab.
| Venue | Matches | SRH Wins | PBKS Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| MYS Intl. Stadium, Mullanpur | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Neutral Venues (UAE, Wankhede etc.) | 7 | 5 | 3 |
SRH’s home record against PBKS at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is particularly remarkable, with SRH winning 9 out of 10 matches there. Punjab, on the other hand, have enjoyed better fortune at their own home venues, holding a 4-2 record at Mohali.
Top Run-Scorers in SRH vs PBKS IPL Matches
| Batter | Team | Runs | Notable Knock |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | SRH | 700 | Highest scorer in rivalry history |
| Shikhar Dhawan | SRH/PBKS | 419 | Played for both sides |
| KL Rahul | PBKS | 307 | Former PBKS captain |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 320+ | 141* off 55 balls (IPL 2025) |
David Warner stands at the top of the SRH vs PBKS run-scoring charts with 700 runs. Shikhar Dhawan follows with 419 runs, while KL Rahul is third on the list with 307.
Top Wicket-Takers in PBKS vs SRH IPL History
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH | 26 | 5/19 |
| Rashid Khan | SRH | 18 | Multiple match-winning spells |
| Sandeep Sharma | PBKS/SRH | 18 | Swing specialist |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 12+ | Key death-over specialist |
| Ankit Rajpoot | PBKS | 5+ | 5/14 (best figures in rivalry) |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 26 wickets in SRH vs PBKS matches. His ability to take early wickets in the powerplay consistently dismantled Punjab’s chase before it could gain momentum.
Key Individual Records in SRH vs PBKS IPL Rivalry
- Highest Individual Score: Abhishek Sharma, 141* off 55 balls (SRH vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Hyderabad)
- Highest Score by a PBKS Batter: Chris Gayle, 104* (IS Bindra Stadium, 2018)
- Best Bowling Figures: Ankit Rajpoot, 5/14 (PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2018)
- Most Wickets in Rivalry: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 26 wickets (SRH)
- Most Runs in Rivalry: David Warner, 700 runs (SRH)
- Highest Successful Chase: SRH chasing 246 vs PBKS, IPL 2025 (highest successful chase in IPL history at the time)
Most Memorable SRH vs PBKS IPL Matches
- IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking 141*
PBKS posted a mammoth 245/6, with Shreyas Iyer blazing 82 off 36 balls, including his quickest IPL fifty in 22 balls. In response, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head put on a 171-run opening partnership, the highest of IPL 2025.
Abhishek brought up his maiden IPL century in just 40 balls and went on to score 141 off 55 balls, breaking KL Rahul’s record for the highest score by an Indian in IPL history. SRH crossed the finish line with 9 balls to spare, scripting the highest successful run-chase in IPL history at that point.
- IPL 2018: Ankit Rajpoot’s 5/14 Masterclass
Ankit Rajpoot’s 5/14 is the best bowling figures in the SRH vs PBKS rivalry. The Kanpur-born seamer was adjudged Player of the Match for his performance in the 25th game of the IPL 2018 season. His medium-pace seam bowling completely dismantled SRH at the IS Bindra Stadium, restricting them to 119.
- IPL 2024: The 2-Run Thriller
SRH defended a total of 182 against PBKS in one of the closest finishes this rivalry has produced. Jaydev Unadkat bowled a nerve-shredding final over against Ashutosh Sharma, holding his nerve to seal a 2-run victory for the Orange Army. A match that will be remembered for its dramatic last-over finish.
- IPL 2026: PBKS End the 5-Match Losing Streak
PBKS’s last win against SRH before 2026 was a 5-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2022. Since that day, PBKS had tried and failed five times to beat the Sunrisers. At Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in April 2026, PBKS finally ended that drought with a 6-wicket win, marking a turning point in this rivalry’s modern chapter.
Recent Form: SRH vs PBKS Season-by-Season Results (2022 to 2026)
| Season | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2022 | PBKS | 5 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| IPL 2023 | SRH | By runs | Hyderabad |
| IPL 2024 (Match 1) | SRH | 2 runs | Mullanpur |
| IPL 2024 (Match 2) | SRH | Comfortable | Hyderabad |
| IPL 2025 | SRH | 8 wickets | Hyderabad |
| IPL 2026 | PBKS | 6 wickets | Mullanpur |
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Final Verdict: Sunrisers Hyderabad has Slight Edge in This Rivalry!
The numbers are clear. Sunrisers Hyderabad are the dominant force in this rivalry, winning nearly 68% of all matches. Their home fortress in Hyderabad remains almost unbreachable, with a staggering 9-1 record.
Individual brilliance, led by Warner’s 700 runs and Bhuvneshwar’s 26 wickets, has consistently given SRH the edge. However, PBKS’s growing batting firepower under Shreyas Iyer and their 2026 victory at Mullanpur signal that the gap is narrowing. This is still SRH’s rivalry to lose, but Punjab Kings are clearly writing a new chapter.
FAQs
SRH leads the head-to-head record against PBKS in the IPL with 17 wins out of 25 matches. PBKS have won 8. SRH dominate at home in Hyderabad with a 9-1 record.
As of IPL 2026, SRH and PBKS have faced each other 25 times in the Indian Premier League.
David Warner is the highest run-scorer in SRH vs PBKS matches with 700 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan (419) and KL Rahul (307).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar of SRH is the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry with 26 wickets. His best figures in this fixture are 5/19.
Abhishek Sharma holds the record with 141* off 55 balls for SRH against PBKS in IPL 2025 at Hyderabad. It was also the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history at the time.
PBKS’s last win against SRH before IPL 2026 was at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2022, a 5-wicket victory. SRH then won 5 consecutive matches before PBKS ended the streak at Mullanpur in April 2026.
