RCB vs SRH Match Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 65 of the IPL 2025 on Friday at Ekana. With 17 points from 12 matches, RCB has secured a playoff spot and will now aim for a top-two finish. SRH is out of the race, but they have appeared sharper recently and will want to finish strong. However, based on their recent performances, RCB has the advantage in this match.

RCB vs SRH Match Details 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 65th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date & Time: 23rd May 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

RCB vs SRH Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

RCB vs SRH Pitch Report

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has long been known to favour batters. The surface here is relatively flat, allowing batsmen to bat through the line and break big ones.

RCB vs SRH Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru will remain slightly cloudy and cool in the evening, but there is no chance of rain, so we should have a full match.  

RCB vs SRH Last Five Matches

RCB ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru )	W W W W L
SRH ( Sunrisers Hyderabad )	W L W L L

RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SRH Won	RCB Won	Tie	NR
Overall	25	13	11	0	1
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

RCB vs SRH Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Atharva Taide (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli has led the way with the bat, registering 505 runs in 11 matches at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar –  Bhuvneshwar Kumar is their leading wicket-taker, with 12 wickets in 9 games.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Abhishek Sharma – Abhishek Sharma has been excellent this season, scoring 373 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 192.26.
• Pat Cummins –  Pat Cummins is finding his groove, and Harshal Patel has proven effective with his slower balls as well as cutters in the middle. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen(VC), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli(C), Tim David, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Abhishek Sharma, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Aniket Verma, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya(VC), Abhishek Sharma(C), Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli

Vice-captain – Heinrich Klaasen, Krunal Pandya

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

RCB vs SRH Probable Winners:

In the IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad have had contrasting campaigns. This season, RCB is in high gear and appears to be on track to finish in the top two spots. SRH, who were finalists last season, have had trouble throughout and are currently eighth with only 4 victories from twelve games. Nevertheless, their recent performances have improved. They even defeated LSG in Lucknow earlier this week, giving them an advantage in terms of form and familiarity with the venue. Nonetheless, RCB appears to be stronger across all departments and is playing with confidence. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.