Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match number 30 of IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 15th April. RCB are currently struggling in the tournament with just one win and five losses from the six matches so far. They are also coming after losing four consecutive matches, and will be desperate for a win in the upcoming match to keep themselves alive in a race for the playoffs. However, it won’t be an easy task for RCB bowlers to take on the star studded batting line up of SRH at the surface of Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has been a paradise for the batters.
Talking about SRH, they are also looking as strong contenders for the playoffs with three wins from five games and are currently standing in the fifth position at the points table. With back-to-back wins against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in their last two games, SRH will now look to get a hat-trick of wins as they will face RCB at their home ground. It is the same ground where SRH defeated RCB in the final of IPL 2016 to lift their maiden title.
Let’s have a look at RCB vs SRH, Head to Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head in IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other 22 times in the IPL, with SRH taking a slight lead with 12 wins, while RCB come out victorious on 10 occasions. Both teams first met at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 7th April, 2013, which turned out to be a thriller where the winner was decided in the Super Over. In reply to RCB’s 130/8, SRH could also reach the same total losing 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Hanuma Vhari remained unbeaten by playing a steady knock of 44 runs off 46 balls. After that, SRH smashed 20 runs in the super over with the help of Cameron White and Thisara Perera, replying to which RCB could only score 15 runs in their given six balls and SRH won the thriller in Super Over.
Matches Played | RCB Won | SRH Won | Tie | NR |
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22 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Talking about their head-to-head records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played against each other seven times at RCB’s home ground. Being the hosts, RCB are in a lead against SRH with five women while SRH have defeated them two times in front of their home crowd. Both teams last met at the same venue on 4th May, 2019, where RCB defeated SRH by 4 wickets. Batting first, SRH posted 175/7 in their 20 overs, with Kane Williamson top scoring with an unbeaten 70 runs off 43 balls. In reply, Shimron Hetmyer (75 off 47) and Gurkeerat Singh Mann (65 off 48) also came up with half-centuries as RCB chased the winning total in 19.2 overs losing 6 wickets.
Matches Played | RCB Won | SRH Won | Tie | NR |
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7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy stadium has a capacity of 32,000 spectators and is known for its batting friendly surface where the batters get a good bounce and connect the ball well. It is known to be a batters paradise and nightmare for the fast bowlers, where the team can chase even 200+ targets in T20 Cricket easily. However, as the match progresses, the pitch becomes more spin friendly and spinners can make the ball turn on both sides.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL Records
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted a total of 91 IPL matches since 2008. Out of these 91 matches, the team batting first has won 38 times, while the chasing team has won 49 times. The first IPL match played on this ground was the first-ever match in the history of the tournament. The hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore hosted Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the inaugural match of IPL 2008 on 18th April, 2008. The tournament started with a bang as Brendon McCullum smashed 158 runs off just 73 balls in the first match of the season with KKR posting a mammoth 222 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. In reply, RCB were bundled out for just 82 runs as KKR kickstarted the IPL with a massive 140-run victory.
City | Bengaluru, Bangalore | ||
Country | India | ||
Also or previously Known as | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium | ||
First Match | 18/04/2008 | ||
Last T20 Match | 02/04/2024 | ||
Matches Played | 91 | ||
Matches Won Batting First | 38 (41.76%) | ||
Matches Won Batting Second | 49 (53.85%) | ||
Matches Won Winning Toss | 49 (53.85%) | ||
Matches Won Losing Toss | 38 (41.76%) | ||
Matches with No Result | 4 (4.40%) | ||
Highest Individual Innings | 175* | C H Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/04/2013 v Pune Warriors |
Best Bowling | 4/9 | S Badree (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 14/04/2017 v Mumbai Indians |
Highest Team Innings | 263/5 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/04/2013 v Pune Warriors | |
Lowest Team Innings | 82 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 18/04/2008 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 186/3 (Deccan Chargers) | 08/04/2010 v Royal Challengers Bangalore | |
Average Runs per Wicket | 27.96 | ||
Average Runs per Over | 8.72 | ||
Average Score Batting First | 166.03 |
Key Players from both teams
RCB- X Factors
For RCB, Virat Kohli will be the top player to watch out for in the upcoming match. The right-hander is currently the leading run getter of the tournament with 319 runs from six matches. When the last time RCB played against SRH, Kohli came up with his sixth IPL hundred and the fans will be expecting another big knock from him against the same opponent. Apart from that, skipper Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar have also got their form back with respective half-centuries against MI. Along with this, Dinesh Karthik could give finishing touches and help RCB to finish their innings on a high. Talking about the bowling line up, RCB’s bowling line up hasn’t been impressive but their main fast bowlers such as Mohammed Siraj and Reece Topley will be looking to deliver match-winning spell for RCB to get their second win of the season.
SRH- X Factors
SRH have a star studded batting line up including Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen who will be looking to take full advantage of the batting friendly surface of Chinnaswamy Stadium. In the bowling line up, skipper Pat Cummins will take charge of the fast bowling along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T. Natarajan. Along with this, Nitish Kumar Reddy who impressed with his all-round performance in the match against Punjab Kings, will be looking to deliver another match-winning performance in the upcoming IPL 2024 clash against RCB.