Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the sixty-fifth match of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

When they last played these two teams, In the 41st match of IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs. In the First Innings, RCB batted first and gave a strong total of 206 runs, with Virat Kohli scoring 51 and Rajat Patidar scoring another 50. RCB's bowlers bowled cool and calmy, and they restricted SRH to 171/8. Karn Sharma was a key bowler with the ball, taking key wickets. Despite a late run from SRH captain Pat Cummins, who scored 29 off just 10 balls, the team fell short of chasing the score. This victory gave RCB their second win of the season.

RCB: Impact Players

Mohit Rathee: He is a young all-rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls leg-spin. In his last two domestic T20 games, he scored 54 runs and took one wicket.

Swastik Chikara: He is a domestic batter who has been playing well lately if team needs him in crucial times. He can come in if RCB loses early wickets or replace a top-order batsman if needed.

Swapnil Singh: He is a left-arm spinner who did well last season, taking six wickets in seven matches. He can also help out with the bat lower down the order.

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SRH: Impact Players

Rahul Chahar: He is a right-arm leg-spinner, didn’t get much game time this season but could be important in the playing XI, especially when pitch helps for spin bowlers.

Wiaan Mulder: He is a useful all-rounder from South Africa who can contribute both with the bat and ball. He can hit big hits in the crucial final overs.

Harsh Dubey: He is a talented all-rounder who can bowl well if the pitch favors spin and also hit big shots when the team needs quick runs.