Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in the 65th match of IPL 2025 today. The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM.
Sports News: The 65th match of the exciting IPL 2025 journey will be played today between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This match will begin at 7:30 PM at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. While RCB has already secured its place in the playoffs, SRH is eliminated from this season but will aim for a winning farewell.
RCB in the Top-2 Race Ahead of Playoffs
For RCB, this match is not just another win; it's the last chance to secure a place in the top 2. A top-2 finish will grant them a spot in Qualifier 1, potentially paving a direct path to the final. Meanwhile, SRH is fighting for honor. Although eliminated from the playoff race, they will aim to end the season with a b win against a formidable opponent.
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium pitch in Lucknow was previously known for its slow and turning track, but its nature has changed in recent matches. Now, it also favors batsmen significantly. The last match between LSG and SRH saw over 400 runs, indicating that today's match could also be high-scoring.
- Fast bowlers might find seam movement and swing in the initial overs.
- Spin bowlers are likely to receive assistance from the pitch, especially in the first innings.
- Dew could alter the course of the match, potentially making things difficult for bowlers in the second innings.
Ekana Stadium: IPL Performance So Far
- Total Matches: 20
- Wins batting first: 8
- Wins chasing: 11
- Matches won after winning the toss: 13
- Matches won after losing the toss: 6
- Matches with no result: 1
- Highest score: 235/6 (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, 2024)
- Lowest score: 108 (Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2023)
Weather Update
Lucknow will experience warm weather today. The temperature may reach 32°C during the day, dropping to around 27°C in the evening. There is no forecast for rain, but light dew is expected, which might affect the second half of the match.
RCB vs SRH: Head-to-Head Record
- A total of 25 matches have been played between the two teams, with:
- SRH wins: 13
- RCB wins: 11
- In the last 5 matches: RCB has won 3.
Where and When to Watch the Match?
- Match Number: 65
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Time: 7:30 PM onwards
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: Jio Cinema app
Probable Playing XI for Both Teams
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rishi Dhawan, Yash Dayal, and Suyash Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head/Atharva Taide, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Jishan Ansari, and Ishan Malinga.
