Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bounce back from a rough start to the IPL 2025 season when they face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Despite a poor performance this season, sitting at the bottom of the IPL table, SRH has an excellent record against Punjab in the IPL, especially at home.

The two teams have met 23 times in the tournament, with SRH having the upper hand, winning 16 matches compared to PBKS's 7 victories. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been a fortress for SRH, where they have won 8 out of 9 encounters against Punjab. This dominant record makes it difficult for PBKS to break the Hyderabad jinx, especially in their opponents’ home ground.

Head-to-Head Stats:

• Total Matches Played: 23

• SRH Wins: 16

• PBKS Wins: 7

• Last Result: SRH defeated PBKS by 4 wickets in May 2024.

SRH vs PBKS at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:

• Total Matches Played: 9

• SRH Wins: 8

• PBKS Wins: 1

SRH’s record at their home ground is formidable, with 36 wins and just 23 losses from 60 matches. Their highest score at the venue was an impressive 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in March 2025, while their lowest score was a mere 96 all out against Mumbai Indians in 2019.

Key Players in this Rivalry:

Most Runs:

• David Warner (SRH): 14 matches, 700 runs, average 58.33, strike rate 140.28, highest score 81.

• Shikhar Dhawan (SRH/PBKS): 15 matches, 419 runs, average 32.23, strike rate 124.33, highest score 99*.

• KL Rahul (PBKS): 10 matches, 307 runs, average 38.37, strike rate 116.73, highest score 79.

David Warner stands out as the top run-scorer in this rivalry with a superb 700 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan who has contributed significantly for both SRH and PBKS over the years. KL Rahul of PBKS, another key player, has managed to make a steady contribution in this rivalry, though he has yet to achieve a major breakthrough at Hyderabad.

Most Wickets:

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH): 18 innings, 26 wickets, economy rate 7.39, average 19.53, best figures 5/19.

• Rashid Khan (SRH): 10 innings, 18 wickets, economy rate 5.82, average 12.94, best figures 3/12.

• Sandeep Sharma (PBKS/SRH): 14 innings, 18 wickets, economy rate 7.62, average 23.72, best figures 3/21.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been the most successful bowler in this rivalry, with 26 wickets at an average of 19.53. Rashid Khan, the star Afghan spinner, also stands out with 18 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 5.82.

As the two teams gear up for another encounter in the IPL 2025, SRH will look to overcome their early-season struggles and defend their formidable home record, while Punjab Kings will be hoping to end their Hyderabad woes and secure a crucial win.

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