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IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH: All you need to know, probable XII, head to head
As the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches the playoffs, the 65th match will see RCB, already assured of a playoff spot, take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. RCB would aim to secure a top-of-the-table finish as they meet already eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH, eliminated from playoff contention, will look to salvage pride after a challenging season.
RCB have been a formidable force this season, churning out impressive batting and disciplined bowling. Their journey to the playoffs has been made possible on the back of incredible performances. Key players like Virat Kohli, Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma have been instrumental in RCB’s success. All players have been in scintillating form, dishing out match-winning performances. With the playoffs in sight, RCB will look to continue their dominant run and finish the league stage on a high.
SRH, who are stacked with star performers, have struggled to get their combinations right. Their campaign has been a tale of missed opportunities as they have struggled to find consistency. Overall, they would aim to end their season on a positive note.
Head to head
Matches - 24
RCB won - 11
SRH won - 12
Tied - 1
RCB probable XII: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma
SRH probable XII: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat
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