IPL 2025: Match 65, RCB vs SRH Match Prediction – Who will win today's IPL match between RCB vs SRH?

Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continue their ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 campaign by taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both sides will face off in the 65th game of the tournament at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 23. Notably, this game was earlier scheduled to be played in Bengaluru, but was moved to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in South India.

Rajat Patidar-led side confirmed their playoff berth after the Gujarat Titans' victory against Delhi Capitals. Currently holding the second spot in the tally with 17 points, the 2016 finalists hope to win their remaining two games for a top-two finish and have a better chance at reaching the finals.

On the other hand, SRH were the third team to be eliminated from the season. However, the previous edition runners-up will be looking to play their final two games without any pressure and hope to spoil the party of RCB. Notably, they are coming off a win over Lucknow Super Giants.

BRSABV Ekana Stadium Pitch Report

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been a tough pitch this season. The large dimensions of the ground make big hitting a challenge. While the average first-innings score here is just 167, teams need to aim for 180-190 to have an advantage, considering dew to come in during the second innings.

RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Record

RCB vs SRH Predicted Playing 11

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

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

Impact Player: Atharva Taide

Probable Best Batter of the Match

RCB's Virat Kohli could be the best batter in the upcoming game against SRH. With 505 runs in his last 11 games, Kohli has been in impeccable form, and his knock could be key against SRH as RCB eye a top-two finish. The 36-year-old is coming off four consecutive fifty-plus scores and will look to add another one to his tally.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Pat Cummins could be the best bowler in the upcoming game. With 13 wickets in his last 12 matches, Cummins has had a decent season for SRH, and he will look to give his best in his side's final remaining games. The Aussie pacer in the previous game against LSG went wicketless but made sure to contain the opposition batters in the death overs.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.