By Chirag - May 23, 2025 10:32 AM
The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is scheduled to host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL 2025 match on Friday, May 23. The match was relocated from Bengaluru due to severe weather conditions and brings with it a change in dynamics, especially for the bowlers who will have to adapt quickly to the conditions in Lucknow.
RCB come into the contest riding high on a four-match winning streak, while SRH showed glimpses of resurgence with a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants in their last outing. With the pitch at Ekana typically favoring bowlers who can exploit the slower conditions, picking the right bowlers for your Dream11 and My11Circle fantasy teams becomes critical.
Here are the top three bowlers to consider for today’s RCB vs SRH clash:
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Harshal Patel has been a standout performer in a turbulent season for SRH. The experienced seamer has claimed 15 wickets in 11 games, making him the leading wicket-taker for Hyderabad this season. While his economy rate (9.73) has been on the higher side, his knack for striking at crucial junctures, especially in the death overs, makes him a key fantasy pick.
Although he conceded 49 runs in his four overs in the previous match against LSG, playing again in Lucknow gives him an edge in terms of understanding the pitch behavior. Facing his former side RCB, Harshal will be eager to make a significant impact.
Fantasy Tip: Pick him as a second-choice captain or vice-captain if you expect a high-scoring game with wickets at the death.
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Krunal has spent three seasons playing for LSG, therefore he is accustomed to the Ekana Stadium surface. This local knowledge could prove invaluable as he looks to outfox the SRH middle order on a pitch that tends to assist spinners.
Fantasy Tip: A must-have for your Dream11 and My11Circle team, especially if you’re banking on spin playing a big role.
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SRH captain Pat Cummins brings experience and firepower with the new ball. With 13 wickets in 12 games, the Australian pacer has been consistent, often making early inroads during the powerplay. Though wicketless against LSG, he maintained control and kept the run flow in check.
Cummins' ability to extract bounce and movement early on could be crucial against an RCB top order led by Virat Kohli. If the pitch offers anything for seamers, Cummins is likely to be among the wickets.
Fantasy Tip: Consider Cummins for your fantasy XI if you’re expecting early wickets or if RCB bats first.
Given the conditions at the Ekana Stadium and both teams’ recent form, today’s match could be a bowler’s game, especially in the middle and death overs. Building your fantasy team around key bowlers like Harshal Patel, Krunal Pandya, and Pat Cummins could give you the edge in both Dream11 and My11Circle contests.
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