IPL 2025: RCB Playing XI Against SRH | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Match No. 65 )

IPL 2025: RCB Playing XI Against SRH | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Match No. 65 )

For the next match of the season, we will have two strong teams on paper that have performed oppositely this season. On one side, we have Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are already qualified for the playoffs, while on the other side is Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have performed poorly this season. RCB, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, has secured the playoff spot and is currently one of the leading contenders for the title this season. This article will discuss RCB's expected playing XI for this match. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which built a strong squad in the IPL 2025 auction, have converted their plans and strategies into results with performances from all the players. The team has performed well this season, maintaining its position in the top spots throughout the tournament. Although their last match against KKR was abandoned due to rain, they have already won 8 out of the 11 matches played and are now preparing for the playoffs. RCB is currently in second position on the points table with 17 points from 12 matches. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have disappointed their fans, winning only four games and currently holding 9 points from 12 matches.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Top Order

For the top order, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have Phil Salt and Virat Kohli opening the innings for the team. Virat has performed really well in this season so far and it will be interesting to see if he can maintain that form or not. Phil who started explosively in a few of the initial matches, but due to inconsistent performance, he was dropped is likely to be include in the playing XI back again. While at the third number Mayank Agarwal will replace Devdutt Padikall, who got injured earlier in the season.

Middle Order
For the middle order, RCB features a star-studded batting lineup with captain Rajat Patidar batting at number 4 along West Indian all-rounder Romario Shepherd batting at number 5. For the sixth and seventh positions, the team will be having wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and explosive finisher Tim David, while Krunal Pandya will bat at number 8.

Bowlers

In the bowling department, RCB will have a pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood, star Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and young Yash Dayal. The trio has performed well for the team so far. Meanwhile, the spin department team will feature Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma.

RCB Squad For IPL 2025