Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Timeline

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Timeline: The cricketing rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals has always been worth watching. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s strong lineup and Delhi Capitals’ competitive game have always been a clash of fire and intensity, where both teams have shown fierce rivalry on the field over the seasons of the IPL. One-time IPL winner two times runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad are one of the toughest teams ever to face in the IPL because of their dangerous batting approach and top-notch bowling. From struggle to being a competitive side, SRH’s journey in the IPL has been full of ups and downs. David Warner has played an important role in building the legacy of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, as SRH found their first and only glory under his leadership.

On the other hand, previously known as the Delhi Daredevils, they are now known as Delhi Capitals. DC has always been a strong rival whenever they step on the field, and the hard work and dedication Delhi Capitals have shown in the IPL are worth appreciating, although DC is yet to win their maiden IPL title, they always show their hunger for the glory, which has been slipped away a few times especially in the IPL 2020 when they finished runners-up of the season.

The contest between these two teams has always been high stacking and close encounters. Both teams have shown brilliant tactics and individual battles. Meanwhile, both teams have shown equal dominance against each other, and this North-South rivalry has always gone unnoticed among other rivalries.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Timeline: 2013 to 2025

The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Delhi Capitals have 26 clashes between them, where Sunrisers Hyderabad has a slight upper hand in head-to-head stats, winning 13 battles against Delhi Capitals, whereas Delhi Capitals has won 12 matches against the former IPL Champion Sunrisers Hyderabad. One game, which is the latest encounter between them, ended with no result because of rain interruption.

2013-2015 – Rise of the Sunrisers

The rivalry began on 12th April 2013, when DC hosted SRH in their first encounter at their Home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium. Where SRH defeated DC with a bang start of the rivalry. During this period, SRH battled DC 6 times and clinched victory 5 times, while DC only managed to win a single match against SRH, and DC’s struggle continued in these years, also by having two back-to-back Wooden Spoons in the IPL 2013 and 2014.

2016-2018 – Equal Competition

From 2016 to 2018, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals clashed 6 times against each other, where both teams won 3 times each. Also, SRH won their maiden IPL title in 2016 by defeating RCB, making it one of the best IPL Finals ever. These years were not in favour of DC as they didn’t manage to qualify in any season in this phase, also DC had their 3rd Wooden Spoon in the IPL by finishing last on the Points Table.

2019-2020 Prime DC

In two years, SRH and DC faced 6 times, where both teams won equal battles against each other, but out of 3 victories, 2 wins came in the Playoffs for Delhi Capitals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator of the IPL 2019 and Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2020, also DC had their best campaign in the IPL as they finished Runners-up of the IPL 2020.

2021-2023 DC’s Comeback

In this period, DC ruled this rivalry against SRH by winning 4 out of 5 clashes, including one Super over win in the IPL 2021, also Delhi Capitals topped the points table in the IPL 2021. During these years, Sunrisers Hyderabad only managed to grab a single win against DC. SRH also faced their worst seasons ever in the IPL by having 2 Wooden Spoons in IPL 2021 and 2023.

2024-2025 Tough Rivalry

The rivalry continues as SRH and DC have had 3 encounters in these years, where both teams won 1 match each, and one match ended in a no result because of rain interruption. SRH clinched the runner-up spot in IPL 2024. Whereas DC had decent campaigns in these years. SRH also scored 266/7 against DC in Delhi, which is the highest score of this rivalry.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Head-To-Head Record

Total Matches	26
Hyderabad Won	13
Delhi Won	12
Hyderabad Lost	12
Delhi Lost	13
No Result	1
Lowest Score	116 (SRH)
Highest Score	266/7 (SRH)

Conclusion

The growing rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals is slowly coming in front of the spotlight and will continue to entertain the fans with their close and high-stakes contest. Delhi Capitals’ newly introduced captain Axar Patel will be looking forward to dominating and grabbing their hands on their maiden IPL title under his leadership, whereas Pat Cummins, the one who is always known for his in-depth bowling and tactical leadership, will move forward to lead Orange Army and will be continuing their dominiting performance.