The 65th match of IPL 2025 was played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, entered this game aiming to secure a top-two finish in the points table to strengthen their playoff chances. They were second in the standings with 17 points.
The 65th IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad was a key league stage encounter held in Lucknow, with RCB pushing for a top-two playoff spot and SRH aiming to end their season on a positive note
The pitch at Ekana Stadium is known for slow, low-bounce conditions favoring slower bowlers, which could make batting challenging and favor tight contests.
Historically, SRH led the head-to-head with 13 wins against RCB’s 11 in 24 IPL encounters before this match.
RCB vs SRH Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025 65th T20
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Date: 23 May 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Stadium, Ahmedabad
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
- In India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
- Pakistan: Tapmad Visit the Tapmad website, download the app, and access the live match stream.
- In the United States: United States: FuboTV Sign up for a free trial, download the app or visit the website, and tune into Willow TV to watch the live match.
- In the United Kingdom: BT Sport will broadcast and livestream all matches of the IPL 2025.
- In Australia: Kayo Sports will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Foxtel Go app.
- In New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ will stream all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sky Go app.
- In the Caribbean: SportsMax TV will provide live coverage for the IPL 2025.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Tapmad, a streaming service in Pakistan, has secured the rights to broadcast IPL matches until 2027. They offer free streaming of the matches, making it accessible to cricket fans across the country.
Live Streaming Link: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Score coverage of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 65th T20 match updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Playing XI Predictions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari.
FAQS
Who are the captains of the two teams?
A: Rajat Patidar is the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Pat Cummins leads Sunrisers Hyderabad.
How have RCB and SRH performed head-to-head historically?
A: Before this match, SRH lead the head-to-head with 12 wins against RCB’s 11 in 24 IPL encounters, with one match tied. At neutral venues, SRH have been more dominant, leading 3-1 over RCB.
What are the key player matchups to watch?
A: Key battles include RCB’s top-order batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar against SRH bowlers Harshal Patel and Pat Cummins, and SRH’s openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma against RCB’s bowling attack, including Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Where can I watch or stream the match live?
A: The match is available for live streaming on platforms like JioCinema and Star Sports channels, which hold IPL broadcasting rights.