Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025: RCB Opt To Bowl First; See Playing XIs – Outlook India

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, 23 May 2025. (Match Blog)
This match was scheduled to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, but due to rain threats, it was shifted to Lucknow.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to field first in Lucknow.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 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
Pat Cummins (SRH Captain): We’ve shown promising signs in our recent games, and we’re building momentum for next season. Consistency is key, and we need to perform at our best. Our last game was a highlight, chasing down 200 comfortably. I’ve been working with Shami on my bowling. With three changes in the team, Travis Head’s return, and the inclusion of Abhinav Manohar and Unadkat, we’re looking to make an impact.
Jitesh Sharma (RCB Captain): It’s my first time leading RCB, though I did captain PBKS against SRH last year. We’re leaning towards bowling first to capitalise on the moisture in the pitch. Our goal is to top the table and make a strong playoff run. The management has done a great job supporting the players, and we’ve got a positive team culture. We’re focused on winning every game and ultimately lifting the trophy. With Rajat Patidar as our impact player and Mayank set to replace Padikkal, we’re looking to make the most of our squad.
Rajat Patidar will come to bat as an impact player and Jitesh Sharma is going to lead RCB in this match. Mayank Agarwal is playing today.
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