RCB vs SRH – IPL 2025- (23/05/2025) – Dream11 Prediction & Tips

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 65 of IPL 2025 on Friday at Ekana Stadium. RCB have already sealed a playoff spot with 17 points from 12 games and are pushing for a top-two finish. Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of contention but will aim to end their season on a positive note.

The Ekana surface demands caution early on, as batters usually take time to settle. Spinners could control the middle overs, while pacers must vary their pace. The weather in Lucknow is expected to be hot and humid, but with no rain forecast, a full match is likely.

RCB vs SRH – Our Betting Tips and Analysis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured a playoff spot with 17 points and aim for a top-two finish with two matches left. Virat Kohli leads their batting with 505 runs in 11 innings, averaging 63.12 with a strike rate of 143.46. Rajat Patidar has added 239 runs at a 140.58 strike rate. Phil Salt provides fast starts, while Tim David and Romario Shepherd add firepower late. Shepherd’s 53* off 14 balls against Chennai proved his value. Josh Hazlewood’s absence is felt, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya have delivered with experience.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Abhishek Sharma remains key, scoring 373 runs at a 192.26 strike rate. Travis Head’s availability is still uncertain. The middle order of SRH—Klaasen, Kishan, and Nitish—has been inconsistent but dangerous. Aniket Verma contributes useful late runs. Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel lead the bowling attack, while youngsters Zeeshan Ansari and Eshan Malinga have combined for 14 wickets. RCB enter as favourites, but SRH could spring a surprise.

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Prediction

RCB vs SRH – Coin Toss

Ekana Stadium has hosted six IPL 2025 games so far. Teams chasing have won five of those matches. The trend suggests a clear advantage for sides batting second. Captains may prefer to bowl first.

RCB vs SRH- Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dominated IPL 2025 with nine wins in 12 matches. They are pushing for a top-two finish. Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, sit eighth with just four wins. SRH showed some improvement by beating Lucknow recently, but RCB remains the stronger team. They have momentum, balance, and form. Considering current performances, Bengaluru are clear favourites to win this match. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Batting first team scores

Ekana Stadium has seen an average first-innings score of 170 in IPL 2025. Given recent pitch behaviour, teams will aim for scores above 190. Anything lower may not offer enough cushion.

Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore

1. Phil Salt
2. Virat Kohli
3. Devdutt Padikkal
4. Rajat Patidar (c)
5. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
6. Tim David
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Romario Shepherd
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Rasikh Dar
11. Yash Dayal
12. Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Ishan Kishan (wk)
3. Nitish Kumar Reddy
4. Heinrich Klaasen
5. Aniket Verma
6. Kamindu Mendis
7. Pat Cummins (c)
8. Harshal Patel
9. Harsh Dubey
10. Zeeshan Ansari
11. Eshan Malinga
12. Impact Player: Travis Head

RCB vs SRH – Head-to-Head

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

RCB vs SRH – Betting Odds

RCB are the clear favorites at 1.70, while SRH stands at 2.15 for their second win.

SRH vs RCB- Betting Tips

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Last Updated on May 22, 2025