RCB vs SRH: The 65th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on 23 May.
As the league stage of the IPL 2025 is nearing its end, Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 65 of the season. With a contrasting season, RCB is riding high on the winning momentum, whereas SRH is looking for redemption. RCB has already secured their place in the playoffs thanks to their consistency and impressive form throughout the tournament. With 8 wins from 12 matches, they will be aiming to maintain the rhythm and qualify for the top 2 spot. On the other hand, SRH’s campaign has been disappointing with only 4 wins to their name, and they are already out of the knockouts. However, coming up against RCB with their recent winning form, they will look to end their season on a high note. With no pressure for qualification, SRH might play with more freedom, being a tough side to compete against RCB, as they will be slightly under pressure to win and get high on the points table for a top 2 finish.
Let’s take a look at today’s cricket RCB vs SRH match details, Match 65 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Bengaluru and Hyderabad
RCB vs SRH: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 65th match |
| Venue | Ekana Stadium |
| City | Lucknow |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Friday 23 May, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad– The 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Ekana Stadium. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams with sides batting second winning 11 of the 120 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 55.00 per cent success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable. Overall, the Ekana Stadium pitch has been known to be a batting friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses. The highest team total recorded here is 235/6 (by KKR in 2024 against LSG) while the lowest is 108 (by LSG against RCB in IPL 2023) highlighting the pitch’s variability. These contrasting numbers indicate that while the pitch can be conducive to high scores on certain days, it can also tilt the scale in the bowlers’ favour under favorable conditions providing assistance to both pacers and spinners depending on their abilities. The team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling as there is dew expected at night.
RCB vs SRH Weather Report:
The weather at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, is expected to be a good wicket for the upcoming match. Pleasant and cloudy conditions are expected during the start of the match, and as the match progresses further, the weather will become more pleasant, ensuring an uninterrupted game. No Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 0%. Along with it, there are 75% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 30°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect an uninterrupted match hours and a full 40-over contest.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Cloudy with NO chances of rain |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Temperature | 30°C |
Ekana Stadium, Lucknow stats: RCB vs SRH
| Total Matches Played | 122 |
| Batting First Won | 56 |
| Batting Second Won | 66 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 |
| Highest Score | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 235/1 |
| Lowest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 67/10 |
RCB vs SRH Predicted Playing XI
RCB Probable Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
SRH Probable Playing XI:
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi , KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera
