The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 65 of the IPL 2025, set to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday, 23 May 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Match 65: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025.
Match Preview
RCB, having secured a playoff berth, aims to solidify a top-two finish, which would grant them a direct entry into Qualifier 1. Conversely, SRH, already eliminated from playoff contention, seeks to end their season on a high note and potentially disrupt RCB’s momentum .
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RCB vs SRH, Match 65, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 23 May 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 33°C |
| Humidity- 67% |
| Wind Speed- 13km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Report:
The Ekana Stadium pitch has evolved into a high-scoring venue in IPL 2025. The average first innings score stands at approximately 176, with successful chases up to 181 runs recorded . The surface offers true bounce early on, benefiting pace bowlers, while spinners find assistance as the match progresses . Given these conditions, teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, especially considering the potential impact of dew in the second innings .
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 25 |
| RCB Won | 11 |
| SRH Won | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Mayank Agarwal, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Atharva Taide, Ishan Kishan (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
Heinrich Klaasen
Ishan Kishan
Jitesh Sharma
Top Batters:
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Tim David
Abhishek Verma
Top All-Rounders:
Abhishek Sharma
Krunal Pandya
Top Bowlers:
Pat Cummins
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters: Virat KohlI, Rajat Patidar
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Having beaten CSK at Chepauk, RCB enter the clash as firm favorites based on current form.
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.