IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad Post 231/6; RCB Begin High-Stakes Chase A Thrilling Showdown in Match 65
The much-anticipated SRH vs RCB encounter in IPL 2025 delivered fireworks as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted a mammoth total of 231/6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This match marks a crucial step for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their quest for a top-two playoff finish.
First Innings: SRH Dominate the SRH vs RCB Clash
In the first innings of SRH vs RCB, Ishan Kishan lit up the stadium with a powerful 80 off 43 balls, guiding SRH to one of their highest totals this season. Supported by contributions from Abhishek Sharma (34 off 17) and Heinrich Klaasen (28), SRH capitalized on a fast start and punished RCB’s bowlers.
RCB’s bowlers—Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, and Krunal Pandya—managed breakthroughs but struggled to contain the flow of runs, especially in the death overs.
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Match Snapshot
- Match: IPL 2025, Match 65
- Fixture: SRH vs RCB
- Stadium: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Toss: RCB won and elected to field
- SRH Score: 231/6 (20 overs)
- RCB Score: Chase in progress
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RCB’s Chase in SRH vs RCB: Will They Pull Off the Impossible?
As the SRH vs RCB match heads into the second innings, RCB begins its uphill chase with high stakes. Jitesh Sharma, leading in Rajat Patidar’s absence, must guide his team to maintain a steep required run rate from the very start. A win here not only boosts momentum but could cement their top-two standing ahead of the playoffs.