In a gripping encounter at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, on May 23, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clinched a comprehensive 42-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 65 of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. This emphatic win keeps SRH’s playoff hopes alive while denting RCB’s bid for a top-two finish.
Match Summary:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 231/6 (20 overs)
Ishan Kishan – 94* (48) Abhishek Sharma – 34 (18) Heinrich Klaasen – 27 (14) Pat Cummins – 21 (7) Mohammed Siraj – 2/45 (4)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 189 all out (17.4 overs)
Phil Salt – 62 (25) Virat Kohli – 43 (28) Mahipal Lomror – 25 (12) Eshan Malinga – 3/30 (4) Pat Cummins – 2/34 (3.4)
Result: SRH won by 42 runs
Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan (SRH)
First Innings: Ishan Kishan’s Fireworks Power SRH to 231
After electing to bat, SRH put on a spectacular batting display. The star of the night was Ishan Kishan, who hammered an unbeaten 94 off 48 balls, anchoring the innings with class and aggression. He found able support from Abhishek Sharma (34 off 18) and Heinrich Klaasen, whose quick 27 added momentum.
Towards the end, Pat Cummins chipped in with a blistering cameo (21 off 7 balls), pushing SRH to a mammoth total of 231 for 6. RCB’s bowling, apart from a couple of breakthroughs from Mohammed Siraj, struggled to contain the runs.
Second Innings: RCB Collapse After Strong Start
RCB began their chase with intent. Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli launched a fiery 72-run stand in the powerplay. Salt smashed 62 off just 25 balls, while Kohli played a steady hand with 43 off 28.
But SRH clawed back dramatically after Salt’s dismissal. Wickets began tumbling rapidly, and RCB’s middle order completely fell apart, losing 7 wickets for just 16 runs. The innings ended at 189 in 17.4 overs.
Eshan Malinga turned the tide with a game-changing spell (3/30), including a smart caught-and-bowled and a sharp run-out. Captain Pat Cummins also delivered key strikes.
What This Means for the Playoff Race
This win gives SRH a crucial two points and improves their Net Run Rate, boosting their chances of making it to the playoffs. For RCB, this loss—especially being their first away defeat this season—hurts their top-two ambitions. It also opens the door for teams like Mumbai Indians to sneak into the playoff mix.
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