Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 65th match of IPL 2025. The RCB vs SRH Match Preview provides today’s IPL match details.
RCB vs SRH Match Info
| Match | RCB vs SRH, Match 65, Indian Premier League,T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, May 23rd, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 pm IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
SRH vs RCB Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continue their ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 campaign by taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both sides will face off in the 65th game of the tournament at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 23. Notably, this game was earlier scheduled to be played in Bengaluru, but was moved to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in South India.
Rajat Patidar-led side confirmed their playoff berth after the Gujarat Titans’ victory against Delhi Capitals. Currently holding the second spot in the tally with 17 points, the 2016 finalists hope to win their remaining two games for a top-two finish and have a better chance at reaching the finals.
On the other hand, SRH were the third team to be eliminated from the season. However, the previous edition runners-up will be looking to play their final two games without any pressure and hope to spoil the party of RCB. Notably, they are coming off a win over Lucknow Super Giants
RCB vs SRH Ekana Stadium Pitch Report:
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been a tough pitch this season. The large dimensions of the ground make big hitting a challenge. While the average first-innings score here is just 167, teams need to aim for 180-190 to have an advantage, considering dew to come in during the second innings.
RCB vs SRH Weather Report of Lucknow:
The BCCI moved the RCB vs SRH match from Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to Lucknow due to heavy rain threatening the venue. Authorities confirmed no rain will disrupt the Lucknow fixture on Friday. Meteorological reports predict temperatures between 28°C and 37°C in Lucknow during the match.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 7, 2013 |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 25, 2024 |
RCB vs SRH Predicted Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Impact Player: Atharva Taide
RCB vs SRH Key battles:
Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins
The former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer for RCB in the ongoing season with more than 500 runs under his belt.
Kohli will have to tackle the accurate bowling of the opposition captain Pat Cummins, who will look to build on the good performances he has delivered in the last couple of matches.
Rajat Patidar vs Zeeshan Ansari
The RCB captain Rajat Patidar, who is expected to feature in the upcoming match against SRH, will look to keep up the good work he has done so far while batting in the middle overs.
The right-hander will go head-to-head against Zeeshan Ansari, who, although he hasn’t picked up a lot of wickets but has looked the most effective bowler in a bowling attack which lacks an expierence spinner.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma, who is coming on the back of a match-winning half-century, will look to add to his tally of runs in the game against RCB on Friday.
Abhishek will have to deal with the swing of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who will hope to get things right in the last couple of matches to help his team gather the momentum on their side.
Ishan Kishan vs Josh Hazlewood
Ishan Kishan looked in good touch in the previous match against LSG and would want to make the most of it in the remaining two encounters.
The wicketkeeper batter will be up against Josh Hazlewood, who has been the pick of the bowlers for RCB in the ongoing IPL season.
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss is crucial. Batting first offers a slight edge, as teams scoring 180+ win 65% of matches here.
RCB vs SRH Win Prediction
As per the current form of the two teams, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are better placed to win this contest. They have an added motivation of finishing in the top two having already qualified for the playoffs.
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru