RCB vs SRH
RCB vs SRH : Today, May 23, Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 Indian Premier League. This season’s 65th game will be played at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium, also called the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium. At 7:30 PM, it will begin.
With eight victories in 12 games, RCB, captained by Rajat Patidar, is ranked second in the standings. With four victories from twelve games, the Sunrisers, led by skipper Pat Cummins, are ranked eighth.
Bengaluru needs to win this game to stay in the Top 2, which will offer them more chances to get to the final, even though they have already qualified for the playoffs.
Hyderabad, with nothing left to lose, will try to prove their worth even though the playoff dreams are over.
RCB vs SRH Matchup
To date, RCB and SRH have faced off in 25 IPL matches. Hyderabad has won 13 and Bengaluru has won 11. There was no outcome from one match.
They will be playing each other for the first time this season. Both teams won one game apiece in their two IPL 2024 matches.
At Ekana, RCB has played one game and prevailed. At this location, SRH has played two games and won one.
RCB vs SRH : AI Forecast
Let’s see what AI has to say about today’s IPL 2025 match between RCB and SRH.
“RCB has only won 11 of 25 meetings against SRH in head-to-head matchups, but their recent performance makes them serious challengers tonight. Although RCB is probably going to win, don’t discount SRH as a surprise.
According to Google Gemini, RCB are more likely to win.
“Given RCB’s excellent form, their clear motivation to secure a top-two finish, and SRH’s struggles this season with nothing to play for, the odds are heavily in favour of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While SRH might play freely, RCB’s quality and the importance of the match for them should see them through,” says the AI tool.
Grok says that RCB’s form, well-rounded roster, and stakes in winning a top-two position make them the obvious favorites.
“SRH’s recent victory gives them momentum, but an upset is less likely given their season-long statistics—worst away batting and weakest spin attack,” it continues.
RCB vs SRH : Fantasy team
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Abhishek Sharma, Atharva Taide
Pat Cummins (VC), Romario Shepherd, and Krunal Pandya are all-around players.
Bowlers: Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal, and Harshal Patel
Heinrich Klaasen is the wicketkeeper (C).
RCB vs SRH: Who’ll win?
The team that bowls first will win the match handily, predicts CricTracker. The Royal Challengers have a 61% chance of winning tonight, according to Google Match Prediction.
But we anticipate an upset. Last night, we witnessed LSG outsmart table-toppers GT, who had nothing to lose. Tonight, we anticipate the same.
Head-to-Head Record: RCB vs SRH
| Total Matches | RCB Wins | SRH Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 10 | 13 | 1 |
- SRH holds a slight edge historically.
- RCB has closed the gap in recent seasons.
Last 5 Meetings: RCB vs SRH
| Year | Winner | Venue | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RCB | Hyderabad | 8 wickets |
| 2023 | SRH | Bengaluru | 6 runs |
| 2023 | SRH | Hyderabad | 9 wickets |
| 2022 | RCB | Mumbai (Neutral) | 14 runs |
| 2022 | SRH | Pune | 5 wickets |
- Competitive battles with both teams winning alternately.
- RCB’s recent win may boost their confidence.
Key Players to Watch RCB vs SRH
| Team | Player Name | Role | 2025 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | Virat Kohli | Batsman | 540+ runs |
| RCB | Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler | 17 wickets |
| RCB | Faf du Plessis | Batsman (Captain) | 480+ runs |
| SRH | Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper Bat | 500+ runs |
| SRH | Pat Cummins | Bowler (Captain) | 15 wickets |
| SRH | Rahul Tripathi | Batsman | 420+ runs |
Team Strengths & Weaknesses
| Team | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| RCB | Top-order firepower (Kohli, Faf), home advantage | Inconsistent middle-order, death overs bowling |
| SRH | Explosive finishers, balanced pace and spin | Over-reliance on top-order, occasional fielding lapses |
Match Venue Impact (Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Innings Score | 195+ |
| Boundary Size | Small boundaries – aids big hitters |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with some bounce |
| Dew Factor | Likely to impact second innings bowling |
Final Match Prediction
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | RCB |
| Match Winner | SRH (based on consistency) |
| Player of the Match | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) |
| Highest Run Scorer | Virat Kohli (RCB) |
| Best Bowler | Pat Cummins (SRH) |
| Predicted Total Score | 200+ by both teams |
