IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH Highlights: Ishan Kishan powers Sunrisers to big win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru drop to third

IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Follow Latest Updates

IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH Highlights, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the momentum in the last five overs, as a result, they dropped down to the third spot after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 42 runs. RCB were in the fray for the first 15 overs, managing the required run rate well, but they lost wickets in quick succession in the last few overs, which hurt them. Earlier, Phil Salt (62) and Virat Kohli (43) set the stage for RCB with a fiery start in the powerplay, but in the end, others failed to take advantage of it.

Riding on Ishan Kishan's 48-ball unbeaten 94, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable 231 for 6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Apart from Kishan, left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 17-ball 34 with almost all the RCB bowlers being among the wickets. Ishan Kishan completed his half-century off 28 balls to push Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the backfoot. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head returned to the pavilion after taking Sunrisers Hyderabad past 50 inside powerplay with a flying start. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first, but we saw a big change at the toss as Jitesh Sharma is leading the side. He confirmed that Rajat Patidar will come in as the Impact Player for RCB in the second innings. After their last match was washed out at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will return to action for the first time since resumption as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. The encounter was shifted from Bengaluru to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather conditions in Bengaluru. 

RCB have already qualified for the playoffs with 17 points, and still have two matches to play and their primary aim at the moment is to finish in the top two in the league stage to get an advantage in the playoffs. They are currently sitting in the second spot with eight wins, three losses and one no result. On the other hand, SRH have been eliminated from the playoffs race and will play for the pride on Friday. They are currently placed at the eighth spot, with four wins, seven losses and a no result.

The Bengaluru-based franchise was in red-hot form prior to the league's disruption with four consecutive wins to their name. However, the big break might have halted their momentum for a bit but they will be raring to return to action and reclaim the top spot on the points table.

After announcing retirement from Test cricket, it will be the first time that Virat Kohli will return to action after the KKR match was washed out. The ever-reliable Kohli has been in imperious form, scoring seven fifties in 11 innings and anchoring the top order with characteristic elegance. Skipper Rajat Patidar, Tim David, and Romario Shepherd have complemented him well with timely bursts of power hitting.

In the bowling department, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have formed a potent spin partnership, while Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal have handled the challenging pace overs with composure. However, Hazlewood will miss the upcoming match as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.

Last season’s runners-up, Sunrisers Hyderabad, head into their next match buoyed by a solid six-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants. They'll be keen to build on that performance and end an otherwise disappointing season on a positive note. Although SRH have shown glimpses of their potential—thanks largely to the explosive form of openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head—their lack of consistency has seen them slip to eighth in the standings.

RCB vs SRH Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga

RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Highlights:

- Sunrisers Hyderabad (231/6) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (189) by 42 runs in Lucknow.

- Phil Salt hit half-century off 27 balls. Royal Challengers Bengaluru 116/1 in 9.4 overs vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (231/6).

- Virat Kohli missed out on his half-century and was dismissed for 43 by Harsh Dubey.

- Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 231/6 (Ishan Kishan 94*; Romario Shepherd 2/14) in 20 overs vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

- Ishan Kishan hit half-century off 28 balls. Sunrisers Hyderabad 158/4 in 13.1 overs vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

- 100 up for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 8.4 overs as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan counter-attacked RCB.

- SRH completed 50 runs off just 22 balls as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head once again gave them a flying start.

- Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma elected to bowl first and confirmed that Rajat Patidar will come in as the Impact Player for RCB.