Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 23.
RCB are aiming for a top-two spot to ensure a smoother route to the final, while SRH, already out of the playoff race, look to finish their campaign strongly and gain momentum for the next season.
RCB vs SRH Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been one of top sides in IPL 2025, securing a playoff berth with a strong campaign. Currently second on the points table with eight wins from 12 matches and 17 points, RCB are aiming to lock in a top-two finish, their first since 2016, to gain two shots at reaching the final.
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Their batting is powered by Virat Kohli, who has scored 505 runs with seven fifties, in 11 innings alongside contributions from Phil Salt, Tim David and captain Rajat Patidar. The bowling unit, comprising Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Krunal Pandya and Lungi Ngidi has been effective, though the absence of Josh Hazlewood due to injury remains a concern.
Patidar, who suffered a finger injury while fielding in the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is now fit. But Devdutt Padikkal, who was pivotal to RCB’s success, got ruled out of season due to an injury and was replaced by Mayank Agarwal.
Also, RCB last played a match on May 3. They will be taking the field after a 20-day gap.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Pat Cummins, have had a disappointing campaign, sitting eighth on the IPL 2025 points table with four wins from 12 matches. They are eliminated from the playoff contention.
They head to this game after a win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Chasing 206 runs, SRH’s Abhishek Sharma scored a 20-ball 59, while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 47 runs off 28 balls to help his side collect a six-wicket victory comfortably.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head
RCB and SRH have faced off 25 times in the IPL history. SRH hold a slight edge, winning 13 games to RCB’s 11. One match ended in a no-result.
Also read: RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Cricket Tips: IPL 2025 Match 65
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RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 Match 65 Live Streaming Details
- Q: When will the RCB vs SRH match be played?
A: The match is scheduled for May 23, Friday.
- Q: Where will the RCB vs SRH match be played?
A: It will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
- Q: What time does the RCB vs SRH match start?
A: The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.
- Q: How to watch the RCB vs SRH match live on TV?
A: The match will be telecasted live on the JioStar network.
- Q: Where to watch the RCB vs SRH match online?
A: The match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
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