IPL 2025: RCB vs SRH – Predicted Playing XI, Toss Time, Match Schedule & Live Streaming Details

The 65th match of the IPL 2025 season will witness Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locking horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, May 23. The game is set to be held at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, a change from its original venue in Bengaluru due to forecasted heavy rains.

RCB has already secured a place in the IPL 2025 playoffs. However, a win in this fixture could be vital to their chances of finishing in the top two, which provides a double shot at reaching the final. Meanwhile, SRH, already out of playoff contention, will aim to spoil RCB’s run and gather momentum before wrapping up their season.

Probable Playing XI: RCB vs SRH

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Probable XI

• Virat Kohli

• Philip Salt

• Jacob Bethell / Mayank Agarwal

• Rajat Patidar (Captain)

• Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)

• Tim David

• Romario Shepherd

• Krunal Pandya

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar

• Rasikh Salam / Lungi Ngidi

• Yash Dayal
  Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable XI

• Abhishek Sharma

• Ishan Kishan

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Heinrich Klaasen (Wicketkeeper)

• Aniket Verma

• Kamindu Mendis

• Pat Cummins (Captain)

• Harshal Patel

• Jaydev Unadkat

• Zeeshan Ansari

• Mohammed Shami
  Impact Player: Travis Head

Head-to-Head Record: RCB vs SRH in IPL History

In the 25 encounters between the two franchises:

• RCB has won 11 matches

• SRH has emerged victorious 13 times

• 1 match ended without a result

This evenly matched rivalry adds more spice to Friday’s clash, even though SRH has been knocked out of the tournament.

Complete Squad List of RCB and SRH

RCB Squad for IPL 2025

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Philip Salt, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara, Josh Hazlewood, Swastik Chikara

SRH Squad for IPL 2025

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Wiaan Mulder, Eshan Malinga, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran

Match Timings and Toss Details

• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

• Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Live Telecast and Streaming Information

Where to Watch on TV

The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1 HD and SD, featuring English commentary.

Online Streaming

Cricket fans can stream the match live and for free via the JioCinema or JioHotstar app and website, ensuring seamless access on mobile and desktop platforms.

What to Expect from the RCB vs SRH Match

With RCB aiming to lock a top-two finish and SRH playing for pride, the game promises high-intensity cricket. Players like Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins, Philip Salt, and Heinrich Klaasen are expected to play pivotal roles. While RCB will focus on a strong all-round performance, SRH could take an experimental approach to test bench strength.