Introduction
The Indian T20 League was founded in 2008 and although Rajasthan were the champions in the inaugural season, it has been too long a wait for them to seize their second title. They have had shaky exhibitions at different stages, with 2018 the only season off late where they managed to break into the knockouts. Having potential picks this time around in Chris Morris, Shivam Dube, and Liam Livingstone, in addition to the core of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson, they have a golden opportunity to end the wait surrounding their second title.
Hyderabad, who won their first trophy in 2016, has been a force to deal with in the seasons that have followed. Having retained the bulk of players, Hyderabad didn’t indulge in many additions to their squad other than the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kedar Jadhav, and Jagadeesha Suchith. The Men in Orange already have a settled lineup at their desk that can give them the desired results when needed.
Hyderabad vs Rajasthan: Head to Head Records
| Matches | Hyderabad | Rajasthan | Tie/NR |
| 14 | 7 | 7 | – |
The 2020 edition witnessed Rajasthan script the first win courtesy a Rahul Tewatia show that comprised an unbeaten 28-ball 45 to chase 159-run target set by David Warner & Co. Hyderabad then leveled in their second faceoff, with a thumping 8-wicket win during a chase of 155.
Top 3 Performers Comparison & Stats
Both Hyderabad and Rajasthan possess a balanced side heading into the 2021 edition of the Indian T20 League. Be it power-hitters or economical wicket-taking bowlers, the sides are well stocked to offer any form of advantage under clutch moments. Here are the current set of cricketers on both sides and how they have fared in Hyderabad vs Rajasthan head to head.
Batsmen (Hyderabad)
| Batsmen | Runs v Rajasthan |
| David Warner | 389 |
| Manish Pandey | 375 |
| Kane Williamson | 168 |
Bowlers (Hyderabad)
| Bowlers | Wickets v Rajasthan |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 12 |
| Rashid Khan | 8 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 7 |
Batsmen (Rajasthan)
| Batsmen | Runs v Hyderabad |
| Sanju Samson | 533 |
| Manan Vohra | 203 |
| David Miller | 193 |
Bowlers (Rajasthan)
| Bowlers | Wickets v Hyderabad |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 14 |
| Chris Morris | 12 |
| Mayank Markande | 6 |
Hyderabad vs Rajasthan, Indian T20 League Schedule 2021
It has been a high-octane battle when Hyderabad and Rajasthan have locked horns in the cash-rich tournament. And with the matchup loaded with T20 superstars namely David Warner, Rashid Khan, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler to name a few, the excitement is bound to intensify as we inch closer to the head-to-head. So make sure to mark the calendars regarding the Hyderabad vs Rajasthan faceoff for this season.
| Date | Matches | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Sunday, May 2, 2021 | Rajasthan vs Hyderabad | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| Monday, September 7, 2021 | Hyderabad vs Rajasthan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Hyderabad vs Rajasthan: Overall Head to Head Stats
Hyderabad has been a force to reckon with from the time they’ve arrived at the Indian T20 League. As far as Rajasthan is concerned, they haven’t been at their best in the last couple of editions, and while they’ve had fluctuating shows before 2018, the inaugural champions have never shied of posting a challenge to the Men in Orange. Here’s the season-wise faceoff involving Hyderabad and Rajasthan in the tournament.
| Year | Matches | Hyderabad | Rajasthan | Tie/NR |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2 | – |
Statistics and Facts of Hyderabad and Rajasthan
Rajasthan and Hyderabad have had some of the nerve-wracking moments in their faceoffs to date. Let us take a look at the facts and statistics arising out of their encounters –
- Rajasthan’s highest and lowest scores against Hyderabad are 198/2 and 102 respectively.
- Rajasthan’s biggest win over Hyderabad is by a margin of 8 wickets,
- In terms of the biggest win margin by runs, Rajasthan has an 8-wicket win over Hyderabad.
- Talking about the win by balls remaining in the second innings, it is only by 13 deliveries for the Men in Pink over Hyderabad.
- From the current cricketers on both sides, Sanju Samson has scored the most runs from sixes and fours in an innings (64 runs, 10 fours, 4 sixes) which came during his knock of 102* against Hyderabad in 2019.
- Hyderabad has twice managed to score excess 200 runs (201/5 and 201/4) against Rajasthan in the Indian T20 League.
- Among the active cricketers, Manish Pandey has the most sixes against Rajasthan (13).
- Manish Pandey has another record of scoring most sixes in an innings against Rajasthan among the current cricketers (8), which came during his 47-ball 83* in the 2020 edition of the tournament.
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