IPL 2025 RCB vs SRH: Head to Head, Playing 11 and AI Prediction

By Chirag - May 22, 2025 09:26 PM
Last updated on May 27, 2025 08:06 AM

The 65th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to be an exciting face-off between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. While RCB has already secured a spot in the playoffs thanks to their outstanding performance this season, SRH, unfortunately, has bowed out of the race for the title.

Despite the difference in momentum, both teams will be eager to finish their campaigns on a high note. Let’s dive into the full match preview, pitch and weather analysis, head-to-head record, predicted XIs, and an AI-based match prediction.

Match Details

• Fixture: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Match Number: 65
• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar (Streaming)

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The pitch at the Ekana Stadium is traditionally known to support bowlers, particularly spinners, due to its dry nature. However, recent matches have shown an improved surface with a more even bounce, offering some assistance to batters as well.

• Average First Innings Score: 155-165
• Bowling Friendly: Spin-dominant, slower balls effective
• Batting Difficulty: Moderate — In the initial innings, timing the ball could be challenging.
• Toss Impact: Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase here due to dew in night games.

Weather Report: Lucknow

• Temperature: 30°C (drops to 26°C by match end)
• Humidity: ~60%
• Rain Probability: Less than 5% — clear skies expected
• Wind Speed: Light breeze around 10–12 km/h

The weather in Lucknow looks ideal for an uninterrupted game under lights.

Head-to-Head Record: RCB vs SRH

RCB and SRH have long had a fierce rivalry. Out of the 25 encounters between these two franchises:

• Sunrisers Hyderabad wins: 13
• Royal Challengers Bangalore wins: 11
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 1

Even though SRH has always had the advantage, RCB has recently demonstrated superiority.

Last 5 Encounters:

1. SRH won by 25 runs
2. RCB won by 35 runs
3. RCB won by 8 wickets
4. RCB won by 67 runs
5. SRH won by 9 wickets

RCB leads 3-2 in the last five matches, indicating a momentum shift in their favor.

RCB vs SRH: Probable Playing 11

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

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1. Virat Kohli, 2. Philip Salt (WK), 3. Rajat Patidar (C), 4. Jitesh Sharma (WK), 5. Tim David, 6. Krunal Pandya, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Suyash Sharma, 10. Yash Dayal, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Impact Players: 1. Rasikh Salam, 2. Manoj Bhandage, 3. Swapnil Singh, 4. Jacob Bethell

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

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1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Atharva Taide, 3. Ishan Kishan (WK), 4. Heinrich Klaasen (WK), 5. Aniket Verma, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Pat Cummins (C), 10. Zeeshan Ansari, 11. Eshan Malinga

Impact Players: 1. Wiaan Mulder, 2. Travis Head, 3. Sachin Baby, 4. Simarjeet Singh

AI-Based Match Prediction

Considering the current form, team balance, and recent performances, an AI-based model factoring batting averages, bowling strike rates, and venue influence suggests:

Win Probability:

• RCB: 64%
• SRH: 36%

Key Reasons for Prediction:

• RCB has better momentum and consistency.
• Depth is added by the inclusion of seasoned players like Hazlewood, Krunal, and Kohli.
• SRH’s unsettled batting order and underwhelming campaign decrease their chances.
• The pitch favors RCB’s spin-pace combination.

Conclusion

While SRH will look to salvage pride and disrupt RCB’s momentum, it is the Bangalore-based team that comes in as clear favorites. However, cricket’s unpredictability is what makes IPL thrilling — a power-packed performance from SRH’s top order or a Pat Cummins masterclass could change everything.

Prediction: Unless SRH surprises with early wickets and explosive hitting, RCB will win a close match.

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