RCB vs SRH Dream11 Team and Match Winner Prediction, Today Match 65 IPL 2025: Best Fantasy Picks, Playing XI and More

The 65th match of the Indian Premier League between RCB and SRH will be played on 23 May 2025 at 7:30 PM IST.

RCB vs SRH Match Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are soaring at 2nd place in the IPL 2025 table and have built incredible momentum with a record of DWWWW in their last five games. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), on the other hand, is in eighth place and is having trouble to finding their rhythm with a WDLWL of record matches. With one win each in their last two head-to-head matches, this tie will be crucial in defining playoff trajectories.

In the middle overs, the surface at Ekana Cricket Stadium usually provides grip and spin, but it gets easier to bat under the lights. Chasing becomes advantageous in the match when dew will be expected. While SRH will be hoping for explosive starts from Travis Head and finishing touches from Klaasen, RCB is a formidable opponent due to Virat Kohli's top-order cperformances and Harshal Patel's mastery in the death overs.

RCB vs SRH Pitch Report

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Mist 35.0°C

RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head

RCB vs SRH Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

NR W W W W

• 17.05.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Kolkata Knight Riders

  NR
• 03.05.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 213/5

  (20.0) 211/5

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 runs
• 27.04.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 162/8

  (18.3) 165/4

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets
• 24.04.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Rajasthan Royals

  (20.0) 205/5

  (20.0) 194/9

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs
• 20.04.25 15:30 PM

  IPL
  Punjab Kings

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 157/6

  (18.5) 159/3

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets

Sunrisers Hyderabad

W NR L W L

• 19.05.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Lucknow Super Giants

  Sunrisers Hyderabad

  (20.0) 205/7

  (18.2) 206/4

  W
  Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets
• 05.05.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Sunrisers Hyderabad

  Delhi Capitals

  (20.0) 133/7

  NR
  Match abandoned
• 02.05.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Gujarat Titans

  Sunrisers Hyderabad

  (20.0) 224/6

  (20.0) 186/6

  L
  Gujarat Titans won by 38 runs
• 25.04.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Sunrisers Hyderabad

  (19.5) 154/10

  (18.4) 155/5

  W
  Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets
• 23.04.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Sunrisers Hyderabad

  Mumbai Indians

  (20.0) 143/8

  (15.4) 146/3

  L
  Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets

RCB vs SRH Dream11 Team Best Fantasy Picks

Top Batsmen Picks:

Virat Kohli (RCB) – Credits: 9.0 | Recent Points: 955

India's chase-master and RCB's run engine. Selected by 95.7% fantasy users.

Travis Head (SRH) – Credits: 8.5 | Recent Points: 607

Explosive left-hander who can dismantle attacks early. Picked by 30.55% users.

All-Rounder Picks:

Aiden Sharma (SRH) – Credits: 9.0 | Recent Points: 837

Emerging all-rounder offering value with both bat and ball. 95.37% selection rate.

Romario Shepherd (RCB) – Credits: 7.0 | Recent Points: 187

The RCB utility package is useful for key overs and late hitting. Chosen by 35.67% of users.

Bowling Picks:

Harshal Patel (RCB) – Credits: 8.5 | Recent Points: 569

Death-over specialist and consistent wicket-taker. Picked by 60.4% of users.

Pat Cummins (SRH) – Credits: 8.5 | Recent Points: 583

Leads SRH's bowling unit with pace and control. 72.02% selection rate.

Wicketkeeper Picks:

Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – Credits: 9.0 | Recent Points: 752

Middle-order smasher and clean with the gloves. Selected by 90.79% users.

Phil Salt (RCB) – Credits: 8.5 | Recent Points: 577

Aggressive opener who provides explosive starts. 29.39% selection rate.

Best Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Safe Options:

Virat Kohli (C) – Top form and responsible innings anchor

Heinrich Klaasen (VC) – Power-hitter with wicketkeeper bonus points

Differential Picks:

Aiden Sharma (C/VC) – All-round contribution threat

Romario Shepherd (VC) – Fantasy-friendly skills in both departments

RCB vs SRH Today IPL Match Dream11 Best Team Suggestion

RCB vs SRH Dream11 Team Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

WK: H Klaasen, I Kishan

BAT: V Kohli(VC), R Patidar, J Bethell,

AR: A Sharma(C), K Pandya, R Shepherd

BOWL: H Patel, P Cummins, E Malinga

RCB vs SRH Dream11 Team Option 2: Guru Team Picks

WK: H Klaasen(VC), I Kishan(C)

BAT: V Kohli, R Patidar, J Bethell,

AR: A Sharma,K Pandya, R Shepherd

BOWL: H Patel, P Cummins, E Malinga, J Hazlewood

Dream11 Team Players to Avoid

B Kumar (RCB) – Minimal fantasy involvement; may not get full game

anikit verma (SRH) – Inconsistent form and poor economy in recent games

RCB vs SRH Match Prediction: who will win

Today ipl match winner prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (favored 65-35)

Why? Superior current form, better balance, and stronger pace unit.

Fantasy Tip: Stack RCB top-order and death bowlers. Use Aiden Sharma as a wildcard.

Toss Strategy: Chase preferred – Dew makes bowling second tough.

RCB vs SRH Predicted Playing XI

RCB:

SRH: