The stage is set for a high-voltage clash as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 65 of IPL 2025. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, both teams will be desperate for a win. RCB’s last game was washed out, while SRH comes in hot off a convincing chase against Lucknow Super Giants. Who holds the edge? Let’s break it down.
Match Details & Pitch Report
Venue: Lucknow
Pitch Conditions: Flat, batting-friendly surface. Expect runs galore—190+ could be par. Pacers might get early movement, but spinners will have to work hard for wickets.
Toss Factor: Teams chasing have had the upper hand here. Win the toss, bowl first.
RCB Key Batters
| Player | Recent Best Scores |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 73*, 70, 62, 59* – Consistent & solid anchor |
| Phil Salt | 65, 56, 37 – Explosive starts |
| Tim David | 50*, 37*, 32 – Finisher form |
| Rajat Patidar | 64, 51 – Top-order stroke player |
| Romario Shepherd | 53* (14) – Impact late hitter |
SRH Key Batters
| Player | Recent Best Scores |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 141, 74, 59 – Dangerous in powerplay |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 71, 47, 37 – Key middle-order striker |
| Ishan Kishan | 106*, 44, 35 – Can explode at the top |
| Aniket Verma | 74, 36 – Emerging talent |
Probable Playing XIs
RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma (Impact Player).
SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Harsh Dubey, Ehsan Malinga (Impact Player).
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Top Fantasy Picks
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – In red-hot form, loves batting on flat tracks. Safe captaincy pick.
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Destructive opener, already has a 50+ score in Lucknow this season.
- Pat Cummins (SRH) – Bowling with fire lately, could trouble RCB’s top order.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB) – All-round value—can contribute with bat and ball.
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – The finisher. If SRH needs quick runs, he’s the man.
Players to Avoid
- Jitesh Sharma (RCB) – Batting too low, might not get enough balls.
- Zeeshan Ansari (SRH) – Pitch doesn’t favor spinners much.
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Predicted Winner
SRH has the momentum and a deeper batting lineup. If their bowlers contain Kohli & Co., they should take this one. Our pick: SRH wins.
Final Tip: Stack your Dream11 team with top-order batters and death-over bowlers. And as always, keep an eye on the toss!
