RCB vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs – India.Com

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Updated: May 24, 2025 12:01 AM IST
By Akshat Jain | Edited by Akshat Jain
Royal Challengers Bengaluru let a golden chance to occupy a top-two position on the IPL table slip away with a 42-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Ishan Kishan, on Friday.

The resounding loss pushed RCB to third position on the standings with 17 points, behind Gujarat Titans (18) and Punjab Kings (17). The defeat also took a significant toll on their Net Run Rate, making their route to the playoffs even more difficult.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Captain Rajat Patidar has been dismissed—run out brilliantly by Eeshan Malinga. It was a pinpoint yorker that Patidar managed to dig out before attempting a quick single. Malinga was sharp to gather the ball and hit the stumps at the non-striker’s end with a direct throw. Adding to RCB’s woes, Malinga has now also removed Romario Shepherd. The delivery was a slower one, and Shepherd ended up chipping it straight back to the bowler, who made no mistake. This is a crucial breakthrough, and RCB finds themselves under pressure. Jitesh Sharma now carries their hopes if they are to chase this down successfully.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Kohli has gotten off to a solid start here. While Phil Salt is still trying to find his timing and settle in, Kohli has looked fluent, picking up early boundaries with ease. The challenge, though, lies in the steep chase ahead—both openers need to capitalize on the powerplay. Ideally, they should be aiming for around 80 runs in the first six overs to avoid pressure later when the ball loses its hardness. Although RCB does have power-hitters in the lineup, history at this venue shows that chasing big totals can become difficult, especially with the uneven boundary dimensions and a softer ball in the latter half.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Pat Cummins has taken the new ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad, but there’s no movement available at the moment. Earlier, Yash Dayal did find a touch of seam when he bowled a shorter length during the first innings, though that assistance didn’t last long. In contrast, Cummins hasn’t managed to extract anything off the surface. This pitch tends to become more helpful for pacers with subtle variations as the ball ages — something both Cummins and Unadkat can use to their advantage. Meanwhile, SRH has introduced Harsh Dubey as their substitute. It’ll also be worth watching how Virat Kohli and Phil Salt approach the early overs, especially with fielding restrictions in place.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Ishan Kishan has brought up his fifty — a much-needed knock for him. His last notable performance came in the opening match of the season against Rajasthan Royals, where he scored a century. Since then, he had gone off the radar a bit, so this return to form is timely, especially with the current season being part of a three-year retention cycle, meaning he’s likely to be around next year too. As for RCB, they’ve introduced Romario Shepherd into the attack, which is a smart decision, though it feels like it’s been delayed. Ideally, he should’ve bowled around the 10th or 12th over to mix things up. At this point, it looks more like an effort to contain the damage. As we speak, Shepherd has managed to dismiss Nitish.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Given the strong platform SRH has built, they should be aiming for a total of at least 210. While this surface tends to slow down and make batting tougher as the innings progresses, there haven’t been any noticeable signs of that so far. It might be worth it for Jitesh Sharma to think about giving Romario Shepherd a go with the ball. Although Suyash Sharma managed to dismiss Klaasen, his overall performance has lacked precision in both line and length. Backing young talent is important, but RCB still has a match to win. Last season, it was Cameron Green who bowled during this phase—perhaps today, Shepherd could be that option.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Yash Dayal has been handed the new ball for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and there’s some early seam movement visible off the pitch. Interestingly, it’s not Bhuvneshwar Kumar starting proceedings — a rare change — likely due to SRH opening with two left-handers and possibly influenced by the boundary dimensions. With Travis Head back in the lineup, SRH will aim to capitalize on the powerplay. As has often been the case at this ground, once the ball loses its shine and firmness, batting becomes increasingly difficult.
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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Virat Kohli, having stepped away from Test and T20I formats, is now fully committed to Royal Challengers Bangalore. His deep-rooted connection with the franchise continues to be a cornerstone of his cricketing journey. Securing the IPL trophy stands as one of the few remaining milestones in his illustrious career. His immense fanbase is fueling huge excitement ahead of Saturday’s game, with many eager to witness him lift the long-awaited championship.
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