RCB’s quest to build momentum ahead of the playoffs  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Lungi Ngidi has odds of 3.95 to be RCB’s best bowler 
• Harshal Patel has odds of 3.90 to be SRH’s best bowler 
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru have odds of 1.68 to be the top bowler’s side  
• Sunrisers Hyderabad have odds of 2.08 to be the top bowler’s side 

MATCH PREVIEW     

The remaining league games in the Indian Premier League 2025 are a mere formality as four teams have already qualified for the playoffs. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 65th game as the team looks to build momentum ahead of the playoffs. The Royal Challengers shared points with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game due to rain. The Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, but the team has struggled with consistency this year. They start the game with lower odds. The Royal Challengers must use this opportunity to boost their confidence further, and it will be interesting to see if the Sunrisers can shock them.  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview     

Rajat Patidar and his men have impressed everyone with their consistency. The side shared points with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game as poor weather washed away the game. They have made it to the playoffs and have odds on their side on cricket betting sites. Patidar would like his men to deliver a strong show in this game and build momentum ahead of the next round.  

Virat Kohli has made 505 runs this season and looks to deliver a positive start in the game with Philip Salt. Mayank Agarwal will look to do well in the middle order, build partnerships with Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma, and take on the SRH bowlers. Tim David, Krunal Pandya, and Romario Shepherd are powerful hitters, and the team expects quick runs from them in the lower middle order.  

Lungi Ngidi will be part of the Playing XI. He will look to strike early in the game along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Yash Dayal has bowled well in crucial phases during the season and must deliver the goods in the middle overs. They will also need a good show from Suyash Sharma and Romario Shephard, as the Sunrisers Hyderabad have a strong batting lineup that can take on any attack.  

Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru     

Rajat Patidar (c), Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma (Impact Player)  

Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview     

Pat Cummins' team showed its class in the last game, defeating the Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. However, they struck form too late and are out of contention for the playoffs. The batting powerhouse has struggled with consistency this year and has fallen short on cricket betting apps from their highs in the early stages. Cummins and his men will play for their pride and look to deliver a blow to RCB.  

Abhishek Sharma played an electrifying knock in the last game, and the team expects a good start from him and Atharva Taide. The middle order did well in the last game, and the team expects runs from Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Aniket Verma. Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy are good hitters, and the team expects them to finish the innings in style.   

The bowling attack faces a massive challenge in the game, and they need Cummins to lead from the front and make early inroads along with Harsh Dubey. Harshal Patel and Eshan Malinga must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs as the RCB batters have played aggressively this season. The side will also need a good show in the supporting role from Nitish Reddy and Zeeshan Ansari.  

Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad     

Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Atharva Taide (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The track has been tough to start scoring on. In the six games played here, the team chasing the score has won on five occasions. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.            
 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect slightly overcast skies over Lucknow. The track will be slow, and batsmen must get used to the track's pace to do well. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this surface as they can turn the ball. The side batting first will be happy to have 180 runs on the board.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of contention for the next round. The team has struggled with consistency, despite having a strong batting lineup. They will look to bowl well in this game as they are up against a strong batting unit. The Royal Challengers are through to the next round and have their top order in good form. The bowling attack has also done well, giving the team an edge in this game.  

Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win