RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League 2025 has reached a crucial juncture, and Match 65 sees the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) locking horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The high-octane encounter, set for 7:30 PM IST on Friday, 23 May, promises drama, ambition, and fantasy gold. RCB, riding high in second place, are eyeing a top-two finish and some vital momentum before the playoffs.
With eight wins and three losses in 12 matches, the Faf-less side looks solid. Meanwhile, SRH, out of contention with just four wins, will aim to salvage pride and spoil RCB's plans. Expect fireworks in Lucknow as both sides have unfinished business.
Match Information:
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
Weather: Clear skies are expected with the temperature hovering around 26°C. A slight 15% chance of rain remains, but a full game is likely.
Pitch: The Ekana surface in Lucknow has offered a good balance. Batters who apply themselves can score big, while bowlers using slower ones and variations have found success. Interestingly, five of the last six games here have been won by teams chasing. Expect captains to bowl first if they win the toss.
Team Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli has led from the front with 505 runs in 11 matches. Tim David and Rajat Patidar have provided power in the middle order, while Krunal Pandya has been the key man with the ball. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar leading the attack, RCB look solid across departments.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma have been their brightest sparks with the bat. Klaasen has delivered vital runs in the middle-order, while Abhishek has turned things around with his fearless approach. Harshal Patel remains their go-to man with the ball, especially at the death.
Key Players:
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction:
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Pat Cummins
Bowlers: Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Harshal Patel
Captain Choices: Virat Kohli, Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-Captain Choices: Travis Head, Rajat Patidar
Team News:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar is fit and available after recovering from a hand injury. Josh Hazlewood is unavailable.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head's participation is uncertain due to a recent positive COVID-19 test.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XI:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Atharva Taide, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Full Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Blessing Muzarabani, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Mohammed Shami, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Travis Head, Wiaan Mulder, Rahul Chahar, Smaran Ravichandran.
