IPL 2025 delivered yet another electrifying clash as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 42 runs in Match 65 held at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on May 23, 2025. The encounter was packed with powerful batting, strategic bowling, and key performances that shaped the outcome.
📊 Match Summary: SRH vs RCB – IPL 2025, Match 65
🟠 Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 231/6 (20 Overs)
Batting first, SRH unleashed a batting storm with Ishan Kishan leading the charge.
Top Performers:
- 🏏 Ishan Kishan – 94* (48 balls) ⭐
- 🏏 Abhishek Sharma – 34 (17 balls)
- 🏏 Heinrich Klaasen – 22 (13 balls)
- 🏏 Aiden Markram – 29 (15 balls)
- 🏏 Pat Cummins – 12 (6 balls)
Thanks to Kishan’s unbeaten knock, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive 231 runs, giving RCB a mountain to climb.
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 189 All Out (19.5 Overs)
RCB started their chase aggressively but failed to maintain momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Top Performers:
- 🏏 Phil Salt – 50 (27 balls)
- 🏏 Virat Kohli – 34 (20 balls)
- 🏏 Faf du Plessis – 28 (17 balls)
- 🏏 Dinesh Karthik – 22 (14 balls)
Despite a brisk start, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bowled out for 189, falling short by 42 runs.
🌟 Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan
With an incredible 94 not out, Ishan Kishan dominated the innings and ensured Sunrisers posted a winning total. His performance could be a key talking point as we move closer to the IPL 2025 playoffs.
🏟️ Match Details
- Match: SRH vs RCB – Match 65, IPL 2025
- Date: May 23, 2025
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 42 runs
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