RCB vs SRH: Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will square off in IPL 2025 Match 65 on Friday, May 23, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
They have faced each other 24 times since their first encounter in 2013. Having won 12 games to RCB’s 11 one of which ended in a draw SRH has a tiny advantage in the rivalry. On the other hand, SRH has displayed greater dominance in matches held at neutral locations, defeating RCB 3-1.
IPL 2025 Match Schedule:
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
RCB Captain: Rajat Patidar
SRH Captain: Pat Cummins
BRSABV Ekana Stadium Pitch Report:
A difficult field this season has been the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Big hitting is challenging because to the size of the ground. Although first-inning scores are typically about 167, teams should aim for 180 to 190 to gain an advantage because dew will enter during the second innings.
RCB vs SRH Head to Head:
Matches Played: 24
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 12
RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 Prediction:
It seems obvious that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will win this match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After a 20-day vacation, RCB will be extremely motivated because a top-two playoff finish is at stake. They have the advantage due to their well-balanced team and excellent play.
SRH, who are already out from the playoffs, might change up their lineup. Even though they have players like Abhishek Sharma and Klaasen who can win games, they still struggle with consistency.
Prediction: RCB will win and benefit to Qualifier 1.
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, and 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, and Eshan Malinga
Impact Player: Atharva Taide
