RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 65 of IPL 2025. This match will be played on Friday, May 23 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
RCB have already secured a playoff spot and are now aiming to finish in the top two. On the other side, SRH are out of the tournament but will look to play spoilsport and end their season with a win.
RCB vs SRH Toss Prediction & Playing XIs
Toss Prediction: SRH are more likely to win the toss and may choose to bowl first considering the dew factor.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Probable XI:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Jacob Bethell
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Rasikh Salam
- Yash Dayal
- Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Probable XI:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aniket Verma
- Kamindu Mendis
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Harsh Dubey
- Zeeshan Ansari
- Eshan Malinga
- Impact Player: Atharva Taide
Ground, Pitch & Weather Report
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Pitch Nature: Slow surface, helpful for spinners and medium pacers
- Dew Factor: Likely to affect second innings – chasing becomes easier
- Average 1st Innings Score: 165–180
- Weather: Clear skies, 34°C during match time – no rain expected
RCB vs SRH Match Prediction
- Winner Prediction: RCB – if they bat second
- Top Scorer: Virat Kohli or Heinrich Klaasen
- Top Bowler: Pat Cummins or Krunal Pandya
- Toss Winner: RCB – likely to bowl first
- Winning Margin: Close game – under 15 runs or 5 wickets
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | RCB Wins | SRH Wins |
| 24 | 11 | 12 |
Very balanced head-to-head history.
H2H
Top Fantasy Picks – RCB vs SRH
Top Batters
- Virat Kohli (RCB)
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
- Rajat Patidar (RCB)
Top Bowlers
- Pat Cummins (SRH)
- Krunal Pandya (RCB)
- Yash Dayal (RCB)
RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction (H2H Team)
RCB vs SRH Dream11 GL Team (Grand League)
Betting Tips – RCB vs SRH
- Toss Winner: SRH
- Most Sixes: RCB
- Player to Score 50+: Virat Kohli or Heinrich Klaasen
- Top Bowler: Pat Cummins or Krunal Pandya
Injury Updates – RCB vs SRH
No major injuries reported. Both teams are expected to play their strongest XI.
Final Thoughts & What’s Next
RCB are serious contenders and will aim to lock that top-two finish. SRH may be out, but without pressure, they can be unpredictable. Players like Kohli and Klaasen can decide the game, while bowlers like Cummins and Krunal may prove match-winners.
