IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in RCB vs SRH, Match 65

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will cross swords with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 65th match of the IPL 2025 season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday, May 23.

Led by Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are occupying the second rank in the standings with eight wins and three losses. On the other hand, SRH, led by Pat Cummins, is holding the eighth rank with four wins and seven losses, accumulating nine points. 

It’s important to note that this game was supposed to take place in Bengaluru. However, due to poor weather conditions in Bengaluru, the game has been shifted to Lucknow.

Speaking about the head-to-head record between these two sides, they have played against each other on 25 occasions. While RCB bagged 11 wins, SRH secured the lead with 12 victories.

On that note, let’s take a look at the three players to watch out for in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad affair, Match 65.

3 Players to watch out for in RCB vs SRH, Match 65

1. Virat Kohli

RCB opening batter Virat Kohli has been consistently scoring runs this season. He is one of the players who can steer the innings in the initial stages of six overs and then explode later with his exceptional timing skills.

The former RCB captain Kohli has accumulated 505 runs from 11 innings at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46 with seven fifty-plus scores. He has the highest score of unbeaten 73 against the Punjab Kings.

2. Jacob Bethell

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opening batter Jacob Bethell started off his IPL 2025 season on an explosive note, scoring runs with ease. While Kohli acts as an anchor, Bethell is expected to score runs at a good run rate.

The dashing opener from England has accumulated 67 runs from two innings. He would be aiming to up the ante in the upcoming games, strengthening the team’s spot in the top two ahead of the playoffs.

3. Abhishek Sharma

SRH opening batter Abhishek Sharma has been in good form, scoring runs in gaps. While he deals mostly in maximums, bowlers would find it tough to find the perfect lines and lengths with the new ball.

The dashing opener Sharma has accumulated 373 runs from 11 innings at an average of 33.90 and a strike rate of 192.26 with two fifties and a century. He has the highest score of 141 against the Punjab Kings.

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