IPL 2025 Match 65 RCB vs SRH Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday, 23 May 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 Match 65 RCB vs SRH Match Prediction 

RCB vs SRH Match Details

Pitch Report:

The Ekana Stadium has emerged as a high-scoring ground in IPL 2025, with an average first-innings total around 176 and successful chases of up to 181 runs. The pitch provides good bounce early on, offering help to pace bowlers, while spinners tend to get some turn as the game progresses. Considering these conditions and the likely presence of dew in the second innings, teams winning the toss are expected to opt for bowling first.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

RCB Playing XIs:

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh, Mayank Agarawal, Blessing Muzarabani

SRH Playing XIs:

Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Wiaan Mulder, Smaran Ravichandran, Harsh Dubey

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Virat Kohli is expected to be the probable best batter, given his consistent form and experience in high-pressure games.

Probable Best Bowler:

Pat Cummins stands out as the probable best bowler, thanks to his ability to deliver breakthroughs with pace and accuracy in crucial phases of the game.

Today’s Match Prediction:

As per the current form of the two teams, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are better placed to win this contest. They have an added motivation of finishing in the top two having already qualified for the playoffs.

Match Scenarios

Scenario 1: RCB bats first

• First Innings score prediction: RCB will score 180-190
• Result prediction: RCB will win the match

Scenario 2: SRH bats first

• First Innings score prediction: SRH will score 165-175
• Result prediction: RCB will win the match

Disclaimer:

The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.