The 65th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was a high-scoring thriller! Played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, SRH posted a mammoth 231/6 before bowling out RCB for 189, winning by 42 runs.
The RCB vs SRH highlights were dominated by *Ishan Kishan’s explosive 94 off 48 balls*, which set up SRH’s victory. In this blog, we break down the key moments, top performers, and turning points of this exciting match.
Match Summary
- Match: RCB vs SRH, 65th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: May 23, 2025
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Toss: RCB won the toss and chose to bowl
- Result: SRH won by 42 runs
- Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan (94* off 48)
SRH Innings: Ishan Kishan’s Masterclass (231/6)
Sunrisers Hyderabad : SRH Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Abhishek Sharma | 34 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 200 | c Salt b Ngidi |
| Travis Head | 17 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 170 | c Shepherd b Bhuvneshwar |
| Ishan Kishan | 94* | 48 | 8 | 6 | 195.83 | not out |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 24 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 184.62 | c Shepherd b Suyash |
| Aniket Verma | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 288.89 | c Bhuvneshwar b Krunal |
| Nitish Reddy | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | c Krunal b Shepherd |
| Abhinav Manohar | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 109.09 | c Salt b Shepherd |
| Pat Cummins | 13* | 6 | 0 | 1 | 216.67 | not out |
Key Highlights from SRH’s Batting
- Ishan Kishan’s Unbeaten 94 (48 balls)* – The backbone of SRH’s innings, hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes.
- Abhishek Sharma’s Quickfire 34 (17) – Gave SRH a flying start with a 200+ strike rate.
- Aniket Verma’s Cameo (26 off 9) – Boosted SRH past 230 with 3 huge sixes.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru : RCB Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 51 | 1 | 12.8 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3 | 45 | 1 | 15 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 14 | 2 | 7 |
| Yash Dayal | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
RCB’s Chase: Falls Short Despite Kohli-Salt Start (189/10)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru : Batting Scorecard (RCB)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Phil Salt | 62 | 32 | 6 | 4 | 193.75 | c Harshal b Cummins |
| Virat Kohli | 43 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 172 | c Abhishek b Dubey |
| Mayank Agarwal | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 | c Kishan b Nitish |
| Rajat Patidar | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 112.5 | run out (Malinga) |
| Jitesh Sharma | 24 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 160 | c Manohar b Unadkat |
| Romario Shepherd | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c & b Malinga |
| Krunal Pandya | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | hit-wicket b Cummins |
| Tim David | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | c Klaasen b Malinga |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | b Cummins |
| Yash Dayal | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | c Verma b Harshal |
| Lungi Ngidi | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Key Highlights from RCB’s Batting
- Phil Salt’s 62 (32 balls) – Gave RCB a strong start with 6 fours and 4 sixes.
- Virat Kohli’s 43 (25) – Played aggressively but fell at a crucial moment.
- Middle-Order Collapse – From 120/2 to 189/10, RCB lost 8 wickets for 69 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad : SRH Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Harshal Patel | 3.5 | 39 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Harsh Dubey | 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Nitish Reddy | 2 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
RCB vs SRH Highlights – Turning Point
The biggest turning point in RCB vs SRH highlights was when Pat Cummins dismissed Phil Salt (62) and Krunal Pandya (hit-wicket) in quick succession. RCB were 120/2 in 10.4 overs, needing 112 from 56 balls, but Cummins’ double strike broke their momentum.
Top 3 Performers of the Match
Best Batters – RCB vs SRH Match
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| Ishan Kishan (SRH) | 94* | 195.83 | 8 | 6 |
| Phil Salt (RCB) | 62 | 193.75 | 6 | 4 |
| Virat Kohli (RCB) | 43 | 172 | 4 | 3 |
Best Bowlers – Match 65
| Player | Wickets | Economy | Key Dismissals |
| Pat Cummins (SRH) | 3 | 7 | Salt, Krunal, Bhuvneshwar |
| Eshan Malinga (SRH) | 2 | 9.2 | Shepherd, David |
| Bhuvneshwar (RCB) | 1 | 10.8 | Travis Head |
Key Takeaways from the Match:
Ishan Kishan’s 94 (48) – The Match-Winning Knock
- Anchored SRH’s innings after early wickets
- Hit 8 fours and 6 sixes at a 195.83 strike rate
Phil Salt’s 62 (32) – RCB’s Lone Warrior
- Gave RCB a fiery start with 6 fours and 4 sixes
- His dismissal by Cummins turned the game
Pat Cummins’ 3/28 – The Game-Changer
- Broke RCB’s backbone by removing Salt and Krunal
- Controlled the death overs brilliantly
Best Partnerships
- SRH: Kishan-Verma (43 off 17 balls) shifted momentum
- RCB: Salt-Kohli (80 off 42 balls) gave hope
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Final Thought
SRH’s all-round performance with bat and ball proved too strong for RCB. While Salt and Kohli fought hard, RCB’s middle-order collapse cost them the game. Ishan Kishan’s heroics rightly earned him the Player of the Match award.