23 May,2025 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mayank Agarwal, Daniel Vettori (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)
Having already qualified for the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground.
Entering the match on a high note, RCB will aim to secure one of the top two spots in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, Bengaluru have registered eight victories from 12 matches this season. All eyes will be on RCB stalwart Virat Kohli, who will be expected to deliver a big knock following the league's resumption.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad, having already been eliminated from the tournament, will look to end their campaign on a positive note.
Previously, RCB's Devdutt Padikkal was ruled out of IPL 2025. The franchise named Mayank Agarwal as his replacement, but will he be able to find a spot in the playing XI today?
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RCB vs SRH: Where to watch
Star Sports remains the official broadcaster of IPL 2025, providing extensive coverage across multiple channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Hindi HD, Star Sports Khel, and Star Sports 3.
RCB vs SRH, IPL 2025: Full Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Blessing Muzarabani, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Mohammed Shami, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Travis Head, Wiaan Mulder, Rahul Chahar, Smaran Ravichandran.
RCB vs SRH, IPL 2025: Pitch and weather report
As of now, Lucknow weather reads to be at 33 degrees Celsius. Considering the long boundaries of the Ekana Stadium, the batsmen might find it difficult to score runs. On the other hand, the bowlers will have an advantage as the wicket in Lucknow is known to be a slow track.
