RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Lucknow Pitch Report & IPL 2025 Live Streaming

Friday, May 23, 2025 2:50 pm

Usually, the surfaces in Lucknow have aided the slower bowlers and the batters have had to adjust to the slowish surfaces. Neither team boasts of a strong spin attack or one suited for slower surfaces.

After a 20-day hiatus, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are back in action, gearing up for Match 65 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) — a contest that was relocated from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow due to persistent rain threats in Bengaluru.

RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, are firmly in the race for a top-two finish and would be keen to shake off the rust and consolidate their playoff standing. For SRH, the campaign has already gone off track, but pride and a better finish are still up for grabs in their final two outings. While SRH stunned LSG at this venue earlier in the season chasing 200+, the Ekana Stadium has mostly favored sides batting second with slower pitches and some dew assisting run chases. This unfamiliar ground for both teams could play a significant tactical role.

Match Details: RCB vs SRH

Detail	Info
Match	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date	May 23, 2025
Time	7:30 PM IST
Venue	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Broadcast	Star Sports Network & JioHotstar

Ekana Stadium Pitch Report

Historically,a a spin-friendly venue, Lucknow has seen a trend shift in IPL 2025 — six matches here have been won by the chasing side. The pitch starts off slow and two-paced, but becomes better for batting under lights due to dew. Bowlers who vary pace and use cutters effectively have thrived.

Pace vs Spin at Lucknow – IPL 2025

Type	Balls	Runs	Wkts	Econ	SR
Pacers	784	1267	37	9.69	21.1
Spinners	605	894	22	8.86	27.5

Aspect	Details
Surface Type	Two-paced, aids slower bowlers early on
Par First Innings Score	160-170
Spin Assistance	Moderate – finger spinners do well
Boundaries	Square: 66m both sides, Straight: 73m
Ideal Strategy	Bowl first; use cutters and slower balls upfront

RCB vs SRH: Head-to-Head Record

Matches	RCB Wins	SRH Wins
24	11	13

RCB lead the last five meetings 3-2.

Probable XIs: RCB vs SRH

Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad
Atharva Taide/Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis/Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga

RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Picks

Wicketkeepers

Heinrich Klaasen (C/VC) – A standout performer vs RCB (210 runs, Avg 52.50, SR 198.11), can handle both pace and spin.
Ishan Kishan – Looked composed vs LSG, decent record vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Phil Salt – X-factor player, destructive in PowerPlay.

Batters

Virat Kohli (C/VC) – 762 runs vs SRH, 7 fifties this season; key for RCB.

All-rounders

Abhishek Sharma (C/VC) – Dynamic at the top, offers value with the ball.
Krunal Pandya – Effective in slow conditions, flexible role with bat and ball.
Jacob Bethell – In-form; 55(33) vs CSK recently.