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RCB vs SRH, Match Today Match Prediction: The 65th match of Indian Premier League will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which will take place at Ekana Cricket Stadium on 23rd May at 7:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are playing well and currently in 2nd place on the points table. The team has played a total of 12 games, in which 8 have been secured. Their last match was against KKR, but it was abandoned due to rain.However, they played their second last match against CSK, where they won by 2 runs. In that match, Virat Kohli smashed an impressive 62 off 33 balls, while Jacob Bethell scored 55 off 33 balls. Additionally, Lungi Ngidi was the highest wicket-taking bowler who took 3 crucial wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
After being eliminated from the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently in 8th place on the points table and have won 4 out of 12 games. Their last match was against LSG, which they won by 6 wickets. In that match, Abhishek Sharma scored 59 off 20 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 47 off 28 balls. In the bowling department, Eshan Malinga took two wickets, while Harshal Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy each took one wicket.
Today’s battle will be crucial for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as SRH have been eliminated and there are few matches left, in which they will be seen playing. So RCB needs to win today’s match, if they want to play in the final.
RCB vs SRH Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 65th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Friday, May 23rd, 2025 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch is likely to be suited for bowlers. The flat and slow nature of the venue allow bowlers to lead the game, especially for spinners. Due to the slow nature of the pitch, batters can struggle here. At Ekana, a total of 20 IPL matches have been played here, in which the chasing team has the upper hand. Therefore, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 34-31°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 50-65% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 180-210 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 8 (40.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 11 (55.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (65.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 6 (30.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (5.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 89* – M P Stoinis (LSG) vs MI on 16/05/2023 |
| Best Bowling | 5/14 – M A Wood (LSG) vs DC on 01/04/2023 |
| Highest Team Innings | 235/6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs LSG on 05/05/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 108 – Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB on 01/05/2023 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 177/2 – Punjab Kings vs LSG on 01/04/2025 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.17 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.55 |
| Average Score Batting First | 170.00 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 25 |
|---|---|
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 00 |
RCB vs SRH Today’s Probable 11
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell / P Salt | Abhishek Sharma |
| Virat Kohli | Travis Head (T Head) |
| Mayank Agarwal | Ishan Kishan (w) |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Jitesh Sharma (w) | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Tim David | Aniket Verma |
| Krunal Pandya | Kamindu Mendis |
| Romario Shepherd | Pat Cummins (c) |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Harshal Patel |
| Lungi Ngidi / Josh Hazlewood | Zeeshan Ansari |
| Yash Dayal | Eshan Malinga |
Impact Players
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mohammad Shami, Harsh Dubey, Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh
Key Players to Watch Out in RCB vs SRH Match
Top Batters
Virat Kohli
- Virat Kohli has played a total of 23 matches against SRH, where he scored a total of 762 runs with the highest of 100.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Virat Kohli played a single match and scored a total of 31 runs.
Phil Salt
- Phil Salt has played a total of 03 matches against SRH, where he scored a total of 113 runs with the highest of 59.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Phil Salt played a single match and scored a total of 32 runs.
Also keep your eyes on – Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya.
Travis Head
- Travis Head has played a total of 02 matches against RCB, in which he scored a total of 103 runs with the highest of 102.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Travis Head never played a single match, so this will be his first match.
Ishan Kishan
- Ishan Kishan played a total of 13 matches against RCB, where he scored a total of 384 runs with the highest of 99.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Ishan Kishan played a total of 3 games, in which he scored a total of 126 runs with the highest of 59.
Also keep your eyes on – Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen.
RCB vs SRH Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 255 | 8509 Runs | 113 | 132.60 |
| Phil Salt | 30 | 892 Runs | 89 | 173.54 |
| Travis Head | 36 | 1053 Runs | 102 | 168.75 |
| Ishan Kishan | 117 | 2875 Runs | 106 | 136.25 |
Top Bowlers
Lungi Ngidi
- Lungi Ngidi has played a total of 03 matches against SRH, in which he took a total of 04 wickets.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lungi Ngidi never played a single match, so this will be his first match.
Also keep your eyes on – Yash Dayal.
Harshal Patel
- Harshal Patel has played a total of 05 matches against RCB, in which he took a total of 06 wickets.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Harshal Patel played a total of 03 matches and took 02 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Eshan Malinga
RCB vs SRH Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 15 | 28 Wickets | 8.24 |
| Harshal Patel | 117 | 150 Wickets | 8.83 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Total Matches | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 0w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 3w | 10 | 80% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 1w, 0w, 0w, 4w, 0w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10 | 70% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets Lost | Occurrences | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 0w, 3w, 2w, 0w, 0w | 2 out of 4 | 30% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w | 4 out of 4 | 100% |
RCB vs SRH Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the first innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- However, In this season, the chances of wickets are higher in second innings, so we can drop one of the openers in the powerplay overs.
RCB vs SRH Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowling | 50-55 | 180-200 | RCB |
| Scenario 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bowling | 55-60 | 200-210 | RCB |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between RCB vs SRH?
As per the head-to-head records SRH is ahead but looking at the batting line-up, RCB seem strong, so RCB can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of RCB vs SRH?
RCB and SRH have played a total of 25 matches, in which RCB won 11 and SRH won 13.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan and Lungi Ngidi.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
SRH will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
