IPL 2025, Match - 65 | RCB vs SRH | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 65th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB head into this game after what has been a phenomenal season thus far. Another win in the upcoming game would put them in pole position to finish top two on the table. Meanwhile, SRH have struggled to hit the strides of last season. They have only managed four wins thus far and have been knocked out of the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already qualified for the playoffs. So far, they have won eight matches in IPL 2025, defeating KKR, CSK, MI, RR, PBKS, RR again, DC, and CSK. Their most recent game against KKR was washed off. They have also lost only three matches, having been defeated by GT, DC, and PBKS. With eight wins, one washout, 17 points, and a positive net run rate in 12 matches, the Royal Challengers are second on the league table.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a horrid season so far. They kicked off with a massive win over RR, but then lost four in a row against LSG, DC, KKR, and GT. This was followed by a win over PBKS, but then came four losses in a row once again. Their most recent match against DC was washed off. With just three wins, one washout, seven points, and the worst net run rate in the league, the Sunrisers are eighth on the points table.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Head to Head

Matches Played - 25

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won - 11         Sunrisers Hyderabad won - 13

No Result - 1

Last 5 meetings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won - 3          Sunrisers Hyderabad won - 2

Pitch Report

The Ekana Cricket Stadium typically features a slow, low-bouncing pitch that favors spinners and requires batters to play with patience and precision. The large boundaries further challenge aggressive batting, making it a venue where controlled bowling and strategic batting are crucial.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be partly cloudy. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 33°C  with 67% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) - Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player - Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klassen(wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami

Impact Player - Zeeshan Ansari

Must Picks

RCB - Virat Kohli, Romario Shepherd 

SRH - Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen

RCB vs SRH Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Heinrich Klassen, Jitesh Sharma

Batters : Virat Kohli, Abhishek Sharma, Tim David

All-rounder : Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Jacob Bethell

Bowlers : Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Virat Kohli

Vice-Captain : Romario Shepherd

Prediction

RCB have secured a playoff spot and are riding high on consistent performances, including contributions from players like Virat Kohli and Jitesh Sharma. In contrast, SRH have struggled throughout the season, with key players like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma underperforming, and their bowling attack failing to make an impact. Given these dynamics, RCB are favorites to win this encounter.

Sportco predicts Royal Challengers Bengaluru to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 65th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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