The stage is set at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, for the sixty-fifth IPL 2025 showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on 23rd May at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best RCB vs SRH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 65th match of the IPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
RCB vs SRH Match Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 65th match of IPL 2025 on May 23rd at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
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RCB currently hold the second spot on the points table, having won eight out of their twelve games so far. Their previous encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain, leaving them with a shared point.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, placed eighth, have managed four wins from twelve matches. In their latest fixture, they chased down the target comfortably against Lucknow Super Giants, with Abhishek Sharma contributing 59 runs.
Out of 25 meetings in IPL history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured 11 wins, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have emerged victorious on 13 occasions.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
11 |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad |
13 |
RCB vs SRH Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
37°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
202 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
20% |
RCB vs SRH Playing 11s (Predicted):
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (Wicket-keeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins©, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Atharva Taide
Hot Picks for RCB vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Tips:
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
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Virat Kohli, a talented right-handed batsman, plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, hammering 65 runs in the last match with his impressive batting skills. |
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Abhishek Sharma is a talented left-handed batsman who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing his skills with a notable 59 runs in the last game. |
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:
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Rajat Patidar is a talented right-handed batsman who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He scored 11 runs in the last game. |
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Heinrich Klaasen is a skilled right-handed batsman who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, contributing 47 runs in the last game with his impressive batting. |
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:
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Krunal Pandya is a skilled left-handed batsman and talented left-arm orthodox spinner, bringing his expertise to the Lucknow Super Giants. |
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Eshan Malinga is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, bringing valuable skills, particularly in bowling first. |
RCB vs SRH Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins |
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Vice-Captain |
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan |
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli ©, Tim David, K Nitish Reddy
- All-rounders – Abhishek Sharma (vc), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers – Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan (vc)
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Tim David, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders – Abhishek Sharma, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers – Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins ©, Yash Dayal
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 65 IPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Jitesh Sharma |
7.5 credits |
NA |
| Harsh Dubey |
5.0 credits |
37 points |
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 65 IPL 2025 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Virat Kohli |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Pat Cummins |
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Punt Picks |
Krunal Pandya & Yash Dayal |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
RCB vs SRH Match Prediction:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, relying on their well-balanced team, are projected to emerge victorious.
Also Read: RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Records- IPL 2025, Match 65
