RCB VS SRH Match 65 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Match Number: 65
• Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium ‘B’ Ground, Lucknow
• Occasion: IPL 2025 League Stage
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2. Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground
The ‘B’ Ground at Ekana Stadium is a relatively new surface and behaves similarly to the main ground, offering help for both pacers and spinners. In the early overs, seamers will get movement, while spinners may dominate during the middle overs due to the slightly drier nature of the surface. Scores around 160–175 are competitive here. Batting second can be tricky if dew doesn’t play a role.
• Batting Difficulty: Moderate
• Spin Assistance: High
• Average 1st Innings Score: 165
• Toss Strategy: Win toss and bat first
3. Weather Report
• City: Lucknow
• Temperature: 29–34°C
• Humidity: Around 45%
• Rain: No chance of rain
• Dew Factor: Moderate dew possible in 2nd innings
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4. Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches Played: Numerous
• Last 5 Matches:
• RCB Wins: 3
• SRH Wins: 2
• Draws: 0
RCB holds a slight edge in recent encounters, but SRH’s firepower this season, especially with Pat Cummins and Klaasen in form, keeps the battle finely poised.
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5. Team Squads for IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Captain: Rajat Patidar
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
Key Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Tim David, Swastik Chikara
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Romario Shepherd
Spinners: Mohit Rathee, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma
Pacers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Blessing Muzarabani, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Captain: Pat Cummins
Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
Key Batsmen: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Atharva Taide, Nitish Kumar Reddy
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Aniket Verma
Spinners: Rahul Chahar, Zeeshan Ansari, Harsh Dubey
Pacers: Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga
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6. Key Player Watch
RCB
• Virat Kohli – In-form and experienced, crucial for RCB’s top order.
• Rajat Patidar (C) – Leading by example, consistent in the middle overs.
• Romario Shepherd – Big-hitter and impactful bowler in the death.
• Josh Hazlewood – Dependable pacer in the powerplay and slog overs.
SRH
• Pat Cummins (C) – Leading wicket-taker and efficient with the ball in powerplay.
• Heinrich Klaasen – Game-changer in the death overs.
• Abhishek Sharma – Aggressive opener and a useful left-arm spinner.
• Mohammed Shami – Experienced strike bowler and new ball threat.
7. Probable Playing XIs
RCB Probable XI:
1. Mayank Agarwal
2. Virat Kohli
3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Tim David
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma (WK)
7. Romario Shepherd
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Yash Dayal
11. Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub Options: Phil Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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SRH Probable XI:
1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Travis Head
3. Atharva Taide
4. Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
5. Nitish Kumar Reddy
6. Kamindu Mendis
7. Wiaan Mulder
8. Pat Cummins (C)
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Rahul Chahar
Impact Sub Options: Ishan Kishan, Aniket Verma, Zeeshan Ansari
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8. Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Top Picks:
• Captain: Virat Kohli
• Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
• Batters: Kohli, Head, Patidar
• All-Rounders: Shepherd, Mulder, Livingstone
• Bowlers: Shami, Hazlewood, Rahul Chahar
Dream11 Team (Preview):
1. Heinrich Klaasen (VC)
2. Virat Kohli (C)
3. Travis Head
4. Rajat Patidar
5. Tim David
6. Romario Shepherd
7. Wiaan Mulder
8. Liam Livingstone
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Pat Cummins
11. Mohammed Shami
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9. Final Match Prediction
This is expected to be a close and intense battle between two sides with strong squads. RCB’s depth in all-rounders and their improved bowling attack gives them a slight advantage, especially with Virat Kohli and Patidar in form. However, if SRH’s top order fires, especially Head and Klaasen, they can chase down any total.
Prediction:
Royal Challengers Bangalore to win, with Kohli or Shepherd emerging as Player of the Match.
