In the line of finishing, are you excited to watch the big clash of IPL 2025? RCB vs SRH are ready to create a big show in the IPL. Both teams have entrance battles, thrilling finishes, and record-breaking performances.
In this blog, we will discuss both teams’ stats, records, and recent form to help you understand who might win this upcoming show.
RCB vs SRH Match Details
This match will be played on May 25, 2025, in Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, at 7:30 PM IST. You can watch this match on Star Sports and Jio+Hotstar.
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
Over the years, both teams have become rivals with each other. Here is the summary of their head-to-head stats
Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
RCB | 25 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 262 | 68 |
SRH | 25 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 287 | 125 |
Over the years, SRH has dominated the RCB, but this season they have failed to maintain the form. They are out of the playoffs now.
Recent encounter between both teams
Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Notable Performers |
15 Apr 2024 | Bengaluru | SRH | 25 runs | Travis Head (102 off 41) |
25 Apr 2024 | Hyderabad | RCB | 35 runs | Rajat Patidar (MOTM) |
18 May 2023 | Hyderabad | RCB | 8 wickets | Rajat Patidar (MOTM) |
8 May 2022 | Mumbai (Wankhede) | RCB | 67 runs | Wanindu Hasaranga (MOTM) |
23 Apr 2022 | Mumbai (Brabourne) | SRH | 9 wickets | Marco Jansen (MOTM) |
Will SRH be able to show their explosive batting? Be a witness with Diamond Exchange ID!!
Record-breaking match: RCB vs SRH
In the 2024 season, both teams set records for the highest score of the IPL.
- SRH: 287/3 (Highest ever IPL team Total)
- RCB: 262/7 (second highest total in the same match)
Top Performers (15 April 2024 Match)
SRH Batting:
Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
Travis Head | 102 | 41 | 9 | 8 | 248.78 |
Heinrich Klaasen | 67 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 216.12 |
RCB Batting:
Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
Dinesh Karthik | 83 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 237.14 |
Faf du Plessis | 62 | 38 | 7 | 4 | 216.12 |
SRH Bowling:
Bowlers | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Pat Cummins | 4 | 43 | 3 | 10.75 |
T Natarajan | 4 | 46 | 2 | 11.50 |
RCB Bowling:
Bowlers | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 52 | 2 | 13.00 |
Reece Topley | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.66 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Pitch Report: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Stadium pitch is typically slow and favors spinners, providing great grip and turn. Although recent IPL games have witnessed marginally higher scores, a typical first innings score here is about 160-170. Batting first and scoring a fightable total is usually the preference, as chasing can prove to be difficult due to the slowing tendency of the surface. Spin-heavy teams will be more than comfortable with this track.
Weather Update: Lucknow, May 23, 2025
Lucknow will offer sunny skies for the SRH vs RCB match. Day temperatures ranged around 35-37°C, dropping to 29-30°C by nightfall. The possibility of rain is nonexistent. Moderate humidity is anticipated. Though not excessive, dew may become a consideration for the second innings, making the chase a bit better.
Key Strengths of Both Teams
- RCB: This team has experienced players of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Kartick, each player known for their explosive batting. RCB is in second place in the IPL Point Table, where they played 12 matches with 8 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. These players are consistently performing well this season.
- SRH: This team also has explosive batters like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan, but they have failed this season to stay in the top order of the IPL. They totally played 12 matches where they won only 4, lost 7, and drew 1. They are out of the playoffs now.
Final Thought
There is a strong chance of the RCB because they consistently maintain their performance to win, and they are dominating every team this season. But SRH is not in good form; their explosive players do not work well this season, so overall, there is a high chance of RCB against SRH.