RCB vs SRH 2025 Clash: A High-Voltage Encounter You Can’t Miss!

 RCB vs SRH Friday, May 23, 7:30 PM IST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Introduction

The clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 23, 2025, was nothing short of a cricketing spectacle. With fans eagerly anticipating a do-or-die encounter, both teams delivered a high-voltage showdown filled with stunning performances, edge-of-the-seat drama, and memorable moments that will be talked about for seasons to come.

This blog covers everything from RCB vs SRH 2025 match highlights, scorecard, key players, and post-match reactions, to what this match means for the rest of the IPL 2025 season.

Fan Reactions on Social Media

The RCB vs SRH 2025 match went viral on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, with fans praising:

• Kohli’s return to form
• Abhishek Sharma’s brave knock
• The thriller finish

#RCBvsSRH2025 and #IPL2025 trended worldwide, showing how much the game meant to fans of both franchises.

What to expect:

Usually, the surfaces in Lucknow have aided the slower bowlers and the batters have had to adjust to the slowish surfaces. Neither team boasts of a strong spin attack or one suited for slower surfaces.

Head to head

RCB 11-13 SRH. The last five games between these sides have been edged 3-2 by RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

njuries/Unavailability: Rajat Patidar is likely to be available for the clash after having sustained a hand injury before the break.

Tactics & Matchups: In the absence of Josh Hazlewood, the mantle of leading RCB’s impressive bowling attack will have to be borne by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He’ll be up against a team he represented for 11 years until 2024. Bhuvneshwar already has one wicket (12) more than his tally from last season, despite playing six fewer games.

Probable XII: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Injuries/Unavailability: Travis Head tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the game against LSG. His availability for the clash against RCB remains uncertain

Tactics & Matchups: Even though he has played only 5 games so far, Eshan Malinga is SRH’s third highest wicket taker behind Harshal (15) and Cummins (13) and only Jaydev Unadkat boasts a better strike-rate. Five of the slinger’s nine wickets have come with the fuller length delivery.

Probable XII: Atharva Taide, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga

RCB vs SRH: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitches in Lucknow this season have been high-scoring, and expect another batting-friendly deck for this game. The ball will come nicely on the willow. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with around 190 being a fighting one.

Impact of conditions on the match:

• Pacers have done better in the first innings. So, pick more speedsters from the team that bowls first.
• Spinners haven’t had enough assistance here. So, pick only wrist spinners since they are the wicket-takers.
• Pick more top-order batters from both teams.

A temperature of around 32°C, with partly cloudy skies, is forecast.

Player Form of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025

Scores

Player Form of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025

Scores

Dream 11 Prediction rcb vs srh

Phil Salt (RCB):

• Phil Salt scored 32 runs in his only innings in Lucknow.
• Phil Salt will open the innings. SRH’s new-ball bowling hasn’t been good this season, and Salt can exploit the powerplay.
• Phil Salt has done well against all SRH bowlers. He has never been dismissed by any SRH bowler who is supposed to play this game.
• Phil Salt has an average of 38.25 and a 153 strike rate against pacers in IPL 2025. Since SRH’s pace department has blown hot and cold this season, Salt can wreak havoc with the willow on a nice batting deck.
• Phil Salt’s last five scores: 26, 1, 4, 65, & 37.

Krunal Pandya (RCB):

• Krunal Pandya has 222 runs at an average of 31.71 and a strike rate of 126.13 in 13 innings in Lucknow. He also has 11 wickets at an average of 25.90 and a 22.90 strike rate in 12 innings at this venue.
• Krunal Pandya understands this venue better than any other RCB player. He was with the Lucknow Super Giants in the previous cycle and has played ample cricket here.
• Krunal Pandya has done reasonably well against all SRH bowlers, barring Mohammed Shami. However, Shami might not play this game, which should ease Krunal’s job as a batter.
• Krunal Pandya has done better against LHBs this season, averaging 17.40. SRH have an LHB-heavy batting unit, and Krunal can dismiss a few.
• Krunal Pandya has transformed himself into a wicket-taking bowler, unlike previous seasons. So, his bowling value will be high against a shaky SRH batting unit.
• Krunal Pandya’s previous five scores: 73*, 1, 18, 5, & 0. Krunal Pandya’s last five figures: 1/24, 1/28, 2/31, 2/25, & 0/10.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB):

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has five wickets at an average of 8 and a strike rate of 9.60 in three innings in Lucknow.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar will get some swing early on and can get an extended spell in the powerplay. Since SRH’s top order has been hot and cold, Bhuvneshwar can dismiss a few with the new ball.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar will bowl in the death overs, where batters will go after him. That will increase his probability of taking wickets.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has done better against RHBs this season, averaging 22.75. SRH’s middle order will be all RHB, and Bhuvneshwar can trouble them.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar was with Sunrisers Hyderabad previously and knows the weaknesses of their key batters. That gives him the upper hand against SRH.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s previous five figures: 0/55, 3/33, 1/50, 0/26, & 2/26.

Travis Head (SRH):

• Travis Head will open the innings. He will enjoy playing in Lucknow, where the decks have been flat, and the ball has come nicely on the willow.
• Travis Head has an average of 23.50 and a 155.37 strike rate against pacers in IPL 2025. He might manage against RCB pacers if he survives the new ball.
• The powerplays have been productive for batting sides in Lucknow this season. A substantial score is possible since Head will also bat during field restrictions.
• Travis Head’s last five scores: 20, 19, 0, 28, & 66.

Pat Cummins (SRH):

• Pat Cummins has been bowling well in the second half of IPL 2025. He has found his pace and zip and will be SRH’s biggest weapon against a high-flying RCB’s batting unit.
• Pat Cummins will get reasonable movement in the powerplay. Since Phil Salt will go hard and No.3 will see a new batter, RCB can lose a few early wickets.
• Pat Cummins has done better against RHBs this season. RCB have an RHB-heavy batting unit, and Cummins can trouble them.
• Pat Cummins played his previous game at this venue and will understand the conditions. That will help him adapt quicker.
• Pat Cummins’ previous five figures: 0/34, 3/19, 1/40, 2/21, & 0/31.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for Dream11 RCB vs SRH Prediction

Virat Kohli (RCB):

• Virat Kohli scored 31 runs in his only innings in Lucknow.
• Virat Kohli will open the innings. Since the deck will be nice for batting, and Kohli has been in supreme form, a big score is on the cards.
• Virat Kohli has done reasonably well against all SRH bowlers, barring Mohammed Shami. But Shami won’t feature in the XI.
• Virat Kohli has done well against spinners this season, averaging 118.50 and striking at 135.42. Since SRH’s spin attack is inexperienced and won’t have enough help off the deck, Kohli should counter them easily.
• Virat Kohli’s last five scores: 62, 51, 70, 73*, & 1.

Rajat Patidar (RCB):

• Rajat Patidar can thrive on a flat batting surface. The pitch won’t have any demons, and Patidar should be comfortable against SRH’s bowling unit.
• Since Devdutt Padikkal is absent, Rajat Patidar might promote himself in the batting unit. That will increase his batting value, and Patidar can make a substantial score.
• Despite his recent struggles, Rajat Patidar is RCB’s best spin player. As mentioned above, SRH have an inexperienced spin attack, and Patidar can exploit it.
• Rajat Patidar’s previous five scores: 11, 6, 1, 12, & 23.

Abhishek Sharma (SRH):

• Abhishek Sharma has 170 runs at an average of 42.50 and a 191.01 strike rate in five innings in Lucknow. He also has two fifties here.
• Abhishek Sharma showed how easy batting was for him on this deck in the previous game. He understands this venue well and can thrive again.
• In this game, Abhishek Sharma’s only negative matchup is Yash Dayal, who has dismissed him twice in 23 balls. He has done well against other RCB bowlers.
• Abhishek Sharma has an average of 49 and a 264.86 strike rate against spinners in IPL 2025. Since he has done well against Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, Abhishek will be SRH’s best bet to counter them.
• Abhishek Sharma’s last five scores: 59, 74, 0, 8, & 40.

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