IPL 2025: RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & More Updates for Match 65

RCB vs SRH Match Preview: 

The 'number two' Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the 'down and out' and 'eliminated' Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The game will be played at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 23, at 7:30 PM (IST). 

The game will be of vital importance for RCB as a win will propel them to the top spot in the tournament standings. On the other hand, SRH might spoil the part for RCB with a win in this game. Notably, the game was shifted from Bengaluru to Lucknow. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Analysis:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are enjoying an amazing run of form in the tournament, with eight wins and only three defeats in their 12 games. They are currently placed in the second spot on the tally, with 17 points, and they are also coming off four consecutive wins, alongside an 'abandoned' game. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

This game will not have much impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they have already been knocked out of the tournament. The Pat Cummins-led side is currently struggling in the bottom half of the points table at the eighth spot, with only four wins and seven defeats in their 12 games, including a no-result game. However, they will aim to end their campaign with a win or two to end their campaign on a good note 

Match Details:

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 64

Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date and Time: 23 May 2025, 7:30 PM

Live Coverage Details: Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report:

The surface at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, with a bit of assistance for bowlers (mostly pacers) in the second half of the game. The average score here has been 183 runs, so the toss-winning skipper will aim to bat first and post a tough total for the opponent to chase down.

RCB vs SRH Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:  Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, and Yash Dayal.

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma 

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klassen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, and Mohammed Shami.

Impact Player:  Zeeshan Ansari

Suggested playing XI No.1 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Heinrich Klaasen, Virat Kohli, R Patidar, Tim David, Abhishek Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Harshal Patel, Pat Cummins, Yash Dayal

Suggested playing XI No.2 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Heinrich Klaasen, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Abhishek Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Harshal Patel, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar